Visas & Documents
7 questions from travelers about Visas & Documents in Bali, Indonesia.
Questions
Bali nomad visa online application stuck on passport photo processing — how to fix?
The passport photo getting stuck on 'processing' on Indonesia's immigration website is a known site bug, not a user error. If it can't be resolved, getting the visa on arrival is an alternative.
2 sources · 1 day ago
Can you get a visa on arrival at all airports in Indonesia, including smaller ones?
Visa on arrival is not available at all Indonesian airports — check availability for your specific entry point. For long-term stays without border runs, the KITAS E33G remote worker visa allows 1 year of residence.
3 sources · 1 day ago
Can you use the e-gate (auto gate) at Bali airport with a visa on arrival?
Yes, if you have a biometric passport and a visa on arrival, it gets linked to your passport data and you can use the e-gate. Non-biometric passports must go through the standard officer queue.
1 source · today
Do airlines check return tickets when flying to Bali?
Yes, airlines increasingly check for a return or onward ticket at check-in before boarding to Bali. Fake or invalid tickets won't work — staff verify them on the spot.
2 sources · 8 days ago
Do you need a return ticket for Bali visa on arrival (VOA)?
Bali visa on arrival technically requires proof of onward travel — a return or transit ticket. A flight reservation (not necessarily paid) is usually accepted, and the VOA payment counter at Ngurah Rai Airport operates 24/7.
2 sources · 9 days ago
What happens if you overstay or leave Bali while your visa extension is being processed?
Overstaying results in an official fine paid at immigration in the airport, after which a stamp is placed in your passport. A 30-day visa on arrival costs $33, payable in cash.
1 source · 4 days ago
What proof of onward travel is required for Bali e-visa if leaving Indonesia from a different island?
For the Bali e-visa, any onward ticket departing from any Indonesian airport is acceptable — it doesn't have to be from Bali. A booking confirmation is generally sufficient.
2 sources · 4 days ago