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Bali Visa for Australians (2026).
Australia sends more visitors to Bali than any other country — over 1.5 million Australian passports cross Ngurah Rai International Airport every year. The good news: the Indonesian eVOA process is well-tested for Australian travellers, and ranking the right visa for your trip is straightforward. The bad news: three new requirements introduced since 2024 (the Tourist Levy, the All Indonesia Declaration Form, and the C1 / B211A renaming) trip up first-time travellers. This page covers everything an Australian needs to know in 2026, in plain English, with prices in AUD.
Question 01
Do Australians need a visa for Bali?
Yes. Every Australian passport holder needs a visa to enter Bali in 2026 — the visa-free entry that was available before 2023 is no longer offered.
Australian citizens must hold either an Electronic Visa on Arrival (eVOA) issued before flying, a Visa on Arrival (VOA) paid for at the airport, or a longer-stay visa such as the C1 Tourist Visa (formerly B211A). The eVOA is the fastest and cheapest route for most trips because it's pre-approved before you board, so you skip the on-arrival queue at Ngurah Rai. Children, infants and dual nationals all need their own visa — there's no family discount, and you must enter on the same passport you used to apply.
Visa options for Australian passports
eVOA (E-Visa on Arrival) is the right choice for stays up to 30 days, extendable once on the ground for another 30. Most Australian holiday-makers use this one. Government fee is IDR 500,000 (about A$55) and the visa is issued within 1–3 working days after you apply. C1 Tourist Visa (formerly B211A) is the move if you want to stay longer than 60 days — single entry, 60 days on arrival, extendable twice in-country to a total of 180 days. Government and sponsor fees combined run around A$260 with our service. KITAS is the limited-stay residence permit — relevant if you're moving to Bali for work, retirement, marriage or to invest in a PT PMA. We lodge all three categories from our Bali office.
Bali visa cost in AUD (2026)
For a standard tourist trip, the eVOA government fee is IDR 500,000 (~A$55). On top of that, every Australian also pays the IDR 150,000 (~A$15) Bali Tourist Levy — a separate, mandatory payment introduced in 2024 that most first-time visitors don't know about. Add our agent fee (we quote on WhatsApp before any payment is taken) and a typical Australian eVOA application lands between A$70 and A$130 depending on whether you pick standard (1–3 working days) or urgent (1–2 working day) processing. The C1 / B211A is around A$260 all-in. Long-stay KITAS pricing is quoted per case because the document set varies.
How to apply (4 steps from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth)
1. Check your passport — must have at least 6 months' validity past your planned exit date and 2 blank pages. 2. Lodge your application — on the official Indonesian portal at molina.imigrasi.go.id, or through our agency for hands-off processing. 3. Pay the Tourist Levy separately through the Love Bali portal before you fly — it's not part of the eVOA fee. 4. Submit the All Indonesia Declaration Form within the 3 days before your arrival. The form's QR code is checked at the e-Gate alongside your eVOA. We send all four steps to your WhatsApp as a single checklist so nothing is missed before your Jetstar, Qantas or Virgin flight to Denpasar.
Tourist Levy and Declaration Form (the bits Smart Traveller mentions)
The Bali Tourist Levy is a IDR 150,000 (~A$15) per-person fee paid through the Love Bali portal at lovebali.baliprov.go.id. It funds cultural and environmental preservation across the island. Pay it before you fly — Indonesian Customs will ask for your QR code receipt at the airport. The All Indonesia Declaration Form has been mandatory since September 2025. It consolidates the previous Customs Declaration and SATUSEHAT Health Pass into one digital form, submitted within 3 days before arrival at allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id. Both are separate from the eVOA and both apply to every traveller including infants. Australia's Smart Traveller advisory references both — but doesn't always make it clear they're new requirements that didn't exist on previous trips.
Long-stays: retirement, KITAS and digital nomads
Australians retiring to Bali use the Retirement KITAS (formerly E33F, now called the Indonesia Second Home Visa for older applicants) — minimum age 60, valid 5 or 10 years, and we lodge the whole packet from our Bali office. Working remotely from Bali for an Australian employer is permitted on the C1 Tourist Visa for stays up to 180 days, then you transition to a longer-stay category. Indonesia introduced an E33G Remote Worker Visa (commonly called the Bali digital nomad visa) for people with verified non-Indonesian income — valid 1 year, multiple-entry, and tax-friendly under the right structure. We help Australians choose between these long-stay options based on how long they're staying and whether they're earning in AUD, USD or local Indonesian rupiah.
Visa categories on this page
Which visa is right for Australia-based travellers?
Watch-outs
Common mistakes Australians make.
Pitfall 01
Forgetting the Tourist Levy
The IDR 150,000 (~A$15) Tourist Levy is paid through a separate portal (Love Bali) — not the immigration eVOA portal. Customs at Ngurah Rai will ask for your QR code receipt. Pay it as soon as your flight is booked.
Pitfall 02
Skipping the Declaration Form
Mandatory since September 2025 and many first-time travellers since haven't heard of it. Submit at allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id within the 3 days before arrival.
Pitfall 03
Passport too close to expiry
Indonesian immigration won't accept Australian passports with less than 6 months' validity past your planned exit date. Renew through the Australian Passport Office before booking flights — it's faster than re-issuing a visa.
Pitfall 04
Mixing dual passports
If you're a dual national, enter and leave Indonesia on the same passport you used to apply for the eVOA. Mixing passports between entry and exit triggers a flag at the e-Gate that takes 30+ minutes to resolve.
Pitfall 05
Trying to extend the eVOA twice
The eVOA can only be extended once (30 + 30 = 60 days). For longer stays you need the C1 Tourist Visa from the start. We can't convert an extended eVOA into a C1 in-country — you'd need to leave and re-enter.
Help centre
Australia visa FAQ.
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Ask on WhatsApp- Do Australians need a visa for Bali in 2026?
Yes. Every Australian passport holder needs a visa — the visa-free entry available before 2023 has been removed. Most Australians use the eVOA for trips up to 30 days, extendable once for another 30 days.
- How much is a Bali visa for Australians?
The eVOA government fee is IDR 500,000 (about A$55). On top of that, every traveller pays the IDR 150,000 (~A$15) Bali Tourist Levy. With our agency fee, a complete eVOA application typically costs between A$70 and A$130 depending on processing speed.
- How long can Australians stay in Bali?
30 days on the eVOA, extendable once for another 30 days for a total of 60 days. For longer stays, the C1 Tourist Visa (formerly B211A) covers up to 180 days with two on-shore extensions, no need to leave Indonesia.
- Can I work remotely from Bali on an Australian passport?
Working remotely for an Australian or any non-Indonesian employer is permitted on the C1 Tourist Visa. What you can't do is take a paid job from an Indonesian company on a tourist visa — that requires a Working KITAS, which we also lodge.
- What is the official Indonesian visa website?
The official portal is molina.imigrasi.go.id — operated by Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi. Pay the Tourist Levy separately at lovebali.baliprov.go.id and submit the Declaration Form at allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id. We handle all three on your behalf when you apply through our agency.
- Is the eVOA the same as the Visa on Arrival?
Almost. The eVOA is the electronic version applied for online before flying — pre-approved, you skip the airport queue, same 30-day stay. The traditional VOA is paid in cash or card at Ngurah Rai on arrival, same fee. The eVOA is recommended because some Jetstar / Qantas / Virgin flights now require eVOA confirmation before boarding.
- Do Australian children need their own visa for Bali?
Yes. Every Australian — including infants and minors — needs their own eVOA, their own Tourist Levy payment, and their own Declaration Form submission. Family travellers go through one consolidated WhatsApp thread when applying through our agency.
- Can I retire in Bali on an Australian passport?
Yes. Australians aged 60+ qualify for the Indonesia Retirement KITAS (formerly E33F) — valid 5 years and renewable. Younger applicants can use the Indonesia Second Home Visa for long-term residence. Both are lodged from our Bali office.
- What about the new Bali digital nomad visa?
Indonesia introduced the E33G Remote Worker Visa for non-Indonesian-income earners — valid 1 year, multiple-entry. It's a more permanent alternative to repeatedly using the C1 / B211A for nomad-style stays. We help Australians decide between them based on their stay length and income source.
- What happens if I overstay my Bali visa?
Indonesian Immigration charges IDR 1,000,000 (~A$100) per day of overstay. Long overstays (over 60 days past expiry) can result in deportation and re-entry bans. Always plan extensions early — we lodge them remotely from Bali so you don't have to visit an immigration office.
Related guides
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Bali visa cost (2026)
Government fees, agent fees and the IDR 150,000 Tourist Levy — full breakdown.
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How to extend your Bali visa
Step-by-step extension guide for the eVOA and the C1 / B211A.
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Bali Tourist Levy explained
What it is, how to pay, and why most travellers miss it the first time.
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E-Visa on Arrival
Full eVOA details, processing time and document requirements.
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C1 Tourist Visa (B211A)
60–180 day visit visa for tourism, family or remote work.
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KITAS residence permits
Long-term residence — working, investor, retirement and family categories.
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