Indonesia Visa Requirements for Australians 2026 – Complete Guide

Yes. Direct visa-free entry for Australian citizens was suspended. To enter Indonesia (including Bali, Jakarta, and Lombok) in 2026, Australian passport holders must secure a visa either prior to arrival or at the airport terminal.

The standard Visa on Arrival (VoA) grants an initial 30-day stay. This begins from the exact date you clear immigration at Denpasar (DPS) or Soekarno-Hatta (CGK). If extended onshore, an Australian citizen can stay up to a maximum of 60 days consecutively without leaving the archipelago.

Australian citizens are highly privileged in the Indonesian visa ecosystem and qualify for almost every tier:

• Visa on Arrival (e-VoA / B1): Best for holidays up to 60 days.
• B211A Visit Visa: Best for digital nomads staying up to 6 months (180 days).
• Investor KITAS: Accessible for Australians starting a PT PMA company to invest in property or hospitality.
• Retirement KITAS: Highly popular for Australian retirees over 60 looking to relocate long-term.

Whether applying for an e-VoA online or grabbing the sticker at the airport, you must provide the following:

• A valid Australian Passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of arrival. Immigration will rigidly deny boarding if your passport expires in 5.9 months.
• A confirmed return ticket to Australia or an onward flight to a third country within the 90-day window.
• Electronic Customs Declaration (e-CD) QR code (generated 72 hours prior to arrival).

Instead of queuing at Ngurah Rai International Airport alongside thousands of other tourists, we strongly advise obtaining the e-VoA online:

1. Prepare a photo of your passport bio-page and a separate passport-style portrait photo.
2. Log into the official Molina immigration portal.
3. Select Australian nationality and apply for the B1 Tourism Visit Visa.
4. Process the payment (approx. $50 AUD).
5. Upon arrival in Bali, walk straight to the automated Autogates, scan your passport, and enter instantly.

The VoA can be extended exactly once for another 30 days. If you possess an e-VoA, simply log back into the portal and process your extension digitally. If you hold a paper Visa on Arrival, you must surrender your physical Australian passport to the Denpasar or Jimbaran immigration office and attend a mandatory biometric scanning appointment. We highly recommend utilizing an agency to avoid destroying three days of your Bali holiday in government waiting rooms.

Bali is effectively a second home for many Australians, but local laws are tightening:

• Scooter Safety: While renting a scooter is simple, riding without an International Driving Permit (IDP) with a motorcycle endorsement legally voids standard Australian travel insurance in the event of an accident.
• Respect the Culture: Do not drive shirtless, always wear a helmet, and be severely cautious of stepping on Canang Sari (daily offerings) placed on pavements.
• No Drugs: Indonesia enforces the death penalty for drug trafficking. Avoid recreational narcotics entirely.