How to extend a tourist visa in Bali online — processing time and tips

Only the paid 30-day visa on arrival can be extended; visa-free entry cannot be extended. Submit and pay for the extension online, then visit an immigration office on a working day for a photo appointment.

When applying online for a 30-day visa, a return ticket dated within 60 days generally does not prevent issuance if you plan to extend. Biometric-passport holders can use the arrival autogates, but the airline may still ask for proof of onward travel at check-in.

The expiry date of an extended e-VOA is not determined by the return ticket submitted with the application. It is calculated as 60 calendar days from the date of entry, with both the first and last days included. If the date appears different, verify it with a day-counting tool.

Visa on arrival at Bali airport takes about 2 minutes with no queue, or up to 15 minutes if there is one — typically faster than waiting for luggage.

Bali airport only issues 30-day visas on arrival. The 60-day C1 visa is not available at the airport and must be applied for online in advance.

Indonesia's online immigration portal frequently gets stuck on 'processing' when applying for the 60-day C1 visa. There is no known quick fix for this issue.

When extending a Bali tourist visa online, you need to provide a return flight. Whether a one-day booking is accepted instead of a real ticket, and whether documents are actually verified, remains unclear.

A 30-day tourist visa extension in Bali can be completed entirely online through the immigration website. A visit to the immigration office is only needed if you choose to apply in person.

There is no way to expedite the online tourist visa extension review in Bali. Rejections do happen, though the frequency is unclear.

Travelers with older-style passports don't need to apply for a visa online in advance — visa on arrival at Bali airport is quick even late at night, and long queues are uncommon.