Yes — U.S. citizens need a visa for Indonesia (including Bali), but it's easy: a Visa on Arrival costs ~IDR 500,000 (~$35) for 30 days, extendable once for another 30 days at an immigration office. Apply for the e-VoA online before flying to skip the airport queue. Your passport needs 6+ months validity.
VoA vs e-VoA — which route
Both are extendable once (+30 days) at a local immigration office — start the extension a week before expiry; it takes 3-7 days and ~IDR 800k.
| Visa on Arrival | e-VoA (online) | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ~IDR 500k (~$35) | ~IDR 500k + small service fee |
| Where | Denpasar + designated airports/ports | evisa.imigrasi.go.id before travel |
| Queue time | 15-60 min in season | Straight to immigration |
| Validity | 30 days | 30 days |
The tourist levy — Bali's extra fee
Since 2024, Bali charges international tourists a one-time levy of IDR 150,000 (~$10) payable online at lovebali.baliprov.go.id or on arrival. Keep the QR receipt — checks happen at popular sites.
Passport rules that actually get enforced
- 6+ months validity — airlines deny boarding without it
- At least 1-2 blank pages
- Return/onward ticket — frequently requested at check-in
- Passport condition matters: damaged covers or water stains get refused
Apply online — skip the paperwork
iVisa handles visa and travel authorization applications online — document review, government submission, and delivery to your inbox.
Beyond Bali
The same VoA covers all of Indonesia — Java, Lombok, Komodo, Sumatra. Overstaying costs IDR 1,000,000 (~$65) per day and can mean deportation + entry ban — it's the most expensive 'extra night' in Southeast Asia.
Bali & Indonesia Visa for U.S. Citizens: VoA Guide (2026) — FAQ
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Entry rules change without notice. Always verify with official government sources (travel.state.gov, embassy websites) before booking. Last reviewed October 2026. This page may contain partner links — see our affiliate disclosure.