✅ Updated on 09.06.2026
How Long Can You Extend a Visa on Arrival in Bali?
Indonesia offers two types of Visa on Arrival: VOA (Visa on Arrival) and e-VOA (Electronic Visa on Arrival). Both visas are initially valid for 30 days and can be extended once for an additional 30 days.
This means you can stay in Indonesia for a maximum of 60 days on a VOA or e-VOA.
After the 60-day period expires, you must leave Indonesia. If you wish to continue staying in the country, you will need to exit and apply for a new visa before returning.
Cost of Extending a Visa on Arrival in Bali
| Visa Type | Extension Method | Cost of VOA Extension in Bali |
|---|---|---|
| VOA | Self-service at an immigration office | 500,000 IDR (about $30) |
| VOA | Through a visa agent | 900,000 IDR (about $55) |
| e-VOA | Self-service online | 500,000 IDR (about $30) |
I recommend applying for an e-VOA from the start. The main advantage is that it can be extended online without visiting an immigration office.
👉 I explained how to get an e-VOA for Indonesia
If you received a regular VOA upon arrival at the airport, you’ll need to visit an immigration office to extend it, as a standard VOA cannot be extended online.
How to Extend an e-VOA Online
Time needed: 10 minutes
If you applied for your Visa on Arrival online, you can also extend it online through your account on the Indonesian Immigration website: evisa.imigrasi.go.id
- Log In to Your Account
Sign in to your account on the Indonesian Immigration website.
- Go to the “Extend” Section
Open the Extend section, locate your visa, and click Extend.
- Confirm the Extension Terms
The system will display information about the visa extension. Review the details and confirm that you agree to the terms.
- Pay the Extension Fee
The website can occasionally be slow or unresponsive. During my application, the payment page froze several times, but refreshing the page and trying again eventually solved the issue.
- Download Your Extended Visa
After the payment is processed, return to the Extend section. If the status shows Paid, your extension has been approved successfully. Download the extended visa using the provided button and save a copy on your phone. No stamp will be placed in your passport, as the extension is issued electronically.
How to Extend a VOA Through a Visa Agent
Before December 2022, Indonesia only offered the standard Visa on Arrival (VOA). To extend it, you had two options: do it yourself or use a visa agent. The DIY route is only for the most patient travelers — and here’s why.
To extend a regular VOA on your own, you typically need to visit the immigration office three times:
- Submit your application
- Provide fingerprints and have your photo taken
- Collect your passport
Each visit usually takes around three hours, including travel time. In total, the extension process can easily consume nine hours of your time.
A visa agent can eliminate two of those trips and save you about six hours. The agent submits the application and collects your passport on your behalf. You only need to visit the immigration office once to provide your biometric data and have your photo taken.
✅ The math is simple: for an extra $25, you save at least six hours. If your time is worth more than $4 per hour, hiring an agent is probably the better deal.
One of the popular visa agencies in Bali is Bali Love Consulting. When I used their service, a VOA extension cost 900,000 IDR. They arranged a courier to pick up my passport and deliver it back once the extension was completed, making the process almost effortless.
How to Extend a VOA Yourself at an Immigration Office
Well, you’re a brave one. I’ll explain how to do it, but fair warning: extending a VOA yourself is usually not worth the time and effort.
1️⃣ Submit Your Documents
Before visiting the immigration office, prepare the following:
- The name, address, and phone number of a local sponsor in Bali. I’ve heard that almost anyone can act as a sponsor, even the owner of your guesthouse, as immigration rarely checks this information.
- A photocopy of your passport’s photo page.
- A printed copy of your onward or return ticket (a confirmed ticket or temporary booking from Kupitrip).
- Your original passport.
Then visit any immigration office in Bali. Immigration offices are generally open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a lunch break from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
Immigration Office Locations in Bali:
At the office:
- Fill out the visa extension application form (sample)
- Ask a staff member where to submit your documents
- Submit the paperwork and pay the extension fee
2️⃣ Complete Your Biometrics Appointment
On the date assigned by immigration, return to the office.
Take a queue number and wait for your turn. An officer will take your fingerprints and photograph. The actual biometric process takes only a couple of minutes, but waiting times of one to two hours are common.
Afterward, you’ll leave without your passport, which remains with immigration while the extension is processed.
3️⃣ Collect Your Passport
Once your visa extension has been approved, return to the immigration office one final time to collect your passport.
Your passport will contain the official visa extension stamp, allowing you to stay in Indonesia for an additional 30 days.
FAQs
You’ll be charged a fine of 1,000,000 IDR for each day of overstay.
No. A standard Visa on Arrival (VOA) must be extended through an immigration office or a visa agent. It cannot be extended online.
Yes. An e-VOA can be extended either online or at an immigration office.
No. Bali has two main immigration offices that process visa extensions: Denpasar Immigration Office and Ngurah Rai Immigration Office on the Bukit Peninsula.
