Can international travelers pay for Indonesia’s B1 visa on arrival at Bali airport in US dollars, and how much does it cost?

On September 11, a traveler completed the visa-on-arrival process in about two minutes. The counter accepted US$40 cash, including 2009-series notes, and returned change in rupiah at about IDR 15,637 per US dollar; the exchange rate was considered poor.

On August 25, travelers were specifically checking whether B1 could still be paid for in cash US dollars at the airport rather than only online. Paying on arrival was the practical option being considered, though carrying rupiah or close to the required amount can help avoid losing money on change.

On August 13, the reported visa-on-arrival price was US$32. A pair paid with US$100 for two visas and received IDR 600,000 in change, indicating that cash dollars were accepted for both travelers.