Which Indonesia Visa Do I Need?

The right Indonesia visa depends on four factors: your nationality, your purpose of visit, how long you plan to stay, and whether you plan to work or do business in Indonesia.

Quick Decision Guide

Use this table to narrow down your options:

Your Situation	Recommended Visa
Eligible nationality, short trip (30–60 days), tourism	eVOA
Longer stay (up to 180 days), tourism, have sponsor	B211A C1 Tourist
Business meetings, have company sponsor	B211B C2 Business
Frequent trips, need multiple entries	D1/D2 Multiple Entry
Remote worker, 1–5 years	E33G Second Home or Investor KITAS
Foreign investor with PT PMA	Investor KITAS
Foreign employee of Indonesian company	Work KITAS
Pakistani passport holder	B211A (not eVOA eligible)

eVOA — For Short-Stay Tourists From Eligible Countries

Best for: Most Western, Asian, and GCC passport holders who want 30–60 days in Bali or Indonesia. Apply online before you fly. No sponsor needed.

Not suitable for: Pakistani nationals, those who need more than 60 days, anyone needing to work or do business.

B211A — For Medium-Stay Visitors

Best for: Travellers who need 60–180 days. Requires an Indonesian sponsor (friend, hotel, company). Extendable up to 180 days total.

Not suitable for: Those without a sponsor, anyone who needs to work.

Business Visa — For Business Visitors

Best for: Executives attending meetings, investors scouting opportunities. Requires an Indonesian business sponsor.

Not suitable for: Working or earning income in Indonesia.

Investor KITAS — For Long-Term Investors

Best for: Foreign nationals who have established an Indonesian PT PMA and want legal residency (1–2 years, renewable). The premium route for serious investors and entrepreneurs in Indonesia.

Requires: Active PT PMA, qualifying investment, complete company documentation.

PT PMA — For Business Owners

Not a visa itself, but the legal company structure that enables Investor KITAS sponsorship. Required if you want to legally operate a foreign-owned business in Indonesia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I switch visa types inside Indonesia?

A: Generally no — you must exit and re-apply for most visa type changes. Some limited in-country conversions exist but require case review.

Q: What if I overstay my visa?

A: Fine of IDR 1,000,000 per day, risk of deportation and blacklisting.

Q: Which visa is best for Bali?

A: eVOA for short stays, B211A for up to 180 days, Investor KITAS for long-term residency.

Q: Can my family come with me?

A: Spouse and children can apply for their own visas or Dependent KITAS (if you hold a qualifying KITAS).

Q: Do I need a lawyer to apply?

A: No — Visa Nest handles the full application process without a lawyer for most visa types.

Still Not Sure?

Contact Visa Nest on WhatsApp with your nationality, purpose, and travel dates. We will recommend the right visa for your case.

Which Indonesia Visa Do I Need? Tourist, Business, KITAS, PT PMA — Compared