The official Bali visa cost in 2026 starts at IDR 500,000 (roughly USD 35, exchange-rate dependent) for the Visa on Arrival, with a single 30-day extension charged at the same indicative rate. Longer visit visas start from around IDR 1,500,000 in government fees, and residence permits such as the KITAS involve multi-component costs that typically begin in the low tens of millions of rupiah — everything you are quoted above those figures is service or agent fee, not a government charge.
That last distinction is the entire point of this page. Most “how much is a Bali visa” articles blend government fees and agency margins into a single number, which is exactly how travellers end up paying double for a document that costs IDR 500,000 at the counter. Below you will find the official fee for every major visa type, clearly separated from what an agent may legitimately add on top — so you can read any quote, line by line, and know precisely where your money goes.
Bali Visa Cost at a Glance: Official Government Fees 2026–2027
The table below lists the indicative official government fees as published for 2026. These are the amounts the Indonesian state charges — before any service, courier, or agency fee is added. All figures should be treated as indicative and verified against the official portal at evisa.imigrasi.go.id before you pay anyone.
| Visa / Item | Official government fee (indicative) | Stay allowed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa-free entry (eligible nationalities) | Free | 30 days, not extendable | Bali tourist levy applies separately |
| Visa on Arrival (VOA / e-VOA) | IDR 500,000 ≈ USD 35 | 30 days | Extendable once only |
| VOA extension | IDR 500,000 ≈ USD 35 | +30 days (max 60 total) | Must be filed before day 30 expires |
| C1 / B211A single-entry visit visa | From IDR 1,500,000 | 60 days initial | Extendable up to 180 days total; each extension charged |
| Multiple-entry visit visa (D1 / D2) | On request — varies by 1, 2 or 5-year validity | Up to 60 days per entry | Quote directly from the official portal |
| Work KITAS (residence permit) | From roughly IDR 10–15 million, multi-component | 6–24 months | Includes work-permit approvals plus DPKK levy |
| Overstay fine | IDR 1,000,000 per day | — | Payable at immigration before departure |
If a quote you receive does not show these government amounts as separate line items, ask why. A professional visa service will always be able to tell you which portion of the price is the state fee and which portion is their handling fee.
Government Fee vs Agent Fee: The Anti-Markup Rule
There is nothing wrong with paying an agent. A licensed visa agent queues at the immigration office for you, checks your documents before submission, manages biometric appointments, and catches deadline problems before they become overstay fines. That work has real value, and a transparent service fee is a fair trade for it.
The problem is markup disguised as officialdom. Some operators quote a single “visa price” of two or three times the government fee and let you assume the whole amount goes to immigration. Others invent “express government surcharges” that do not exist, or charge separately for a sponsor letter that is a standard part of the application they are already handling.
The defence is simple: keep the official fee table above open when you compare quotes, and ask every provider one question — “how much of this is the government fee, and how much is your service fee?” A reputable agency answers instantly. You can see how we break down our own handling fees on our pricing page, where the government component is always listed separately from the service component.
Short-Stay Costs: VOA, e-VOA and the One-Time Extension
For most tourists from the roughly 90 eligible nationalities — including the US, UK, EU, Australia and Canada — the entire visa budget for a holiday of up to 30 days is IDR 500,000. You can pay it at the airport counter or apply online in advance; our step-by-step Visa on Arrival guide covers both routes, documents, and the e-VOA application flow.
Staying between 31 and 60 days? The VOA can be extended exactly once, for another 30 days, at an indicative fee of a further IDR 500,000 — bringing the total government cost of a 60-day VOA stay to about IDR 1,000,000. The extension involves an application, and in many cases a visit to an immigration office in Denpasar (Renon), Ngurah Rai, or Singaraja. The full process, timeline and document list are covered in our visa extension guide. Two rules matter for your wallet: file before your first 30 days expire, and remember there is no second extension — day 61 on a VOA means overstay territory at IDR 1,000,000 per day.
Longer Visit Visas: C1 / B211A and Multiple-Entry Options
If you know from the start that you want more than 60 days, the single-entry visit visa (historically the B211A, increasingly labelled C1 on the 2026 e-Visa menus) is usually the cheaper and calmer route. The official government fee for the up-to-60-day visit visa is listed from IDR 1,500,000, and the visa can be extended twice — typically in 60-day blocks — for a maximum stay of 180 days. Each extension carries its own government fee, so budget for that when you plan a long stay. Our dedicated 60-day visa guide compares this route against the VOA-plus-extension path in detail.
Frequent visitors who hop between Bali, Singapore and other hubs should look at the D1 or D2 multiple-entry visit visas, valid for 1, 2 or 5 years with stays of up to 60 days per entry. Government fees for these are tiered by validity period and change with regulation, which is why we quote them on request rather than publishing a number that may be stale — check the current tariff on the official e-Visa portal before committing.
KITAS Costs: Why Residence Permits Have No Single Price
This is where most confusion — and most markup — lives. A KITAS is not one fee; it is a stack of components. A work KITAS, for example, typically involves the employer’s manpower plan approval (RPTKA), the work-permit notification, the KITAS issuance itself, and the DPKK training levy paid on behalf of the foreign worker. Combined government-side costs commonly start from roughly IDR 10–15 million depending on sector, position and duration, before any agent or sponsor handling fee is added.
Investor KITAS options (the 1-year and 2-year categories for shareholders and directors) follow the same multi-component logic, with their own fee structure tied to the company’s investment status. Because the totals genuinely vary case by case, treat any agency that quotes a flat KITAS price without asking about your employer, company or investment structure with caution — they are either guessing or padding. Our KITAS guide breaks down each component, who normally pays it, and which parts are the sponsor’s legal responsibility rather than yours.
What Will Your Stay Cost? Budget by Duration
- Up to 30 days: IDR 500,000 for the VOA or e-VOA — or free if your nationality qualifies for visa exemption. This is the entire government cost of a standard Bali holiday.
- 31–60 days: Either VOA plus one extension (indicatively IDR 1,000,000 total) or a C1 visit visa from IDR 1,500,000 if you prefer a single application and no mid-trip paperwork.
- 61–180 days: C1 visit visa plus one or two extensions. Budget the initial fee from IDR 1,500,000 plus a government fee for each extension, and verify current extension tariffs on the official portal, as they are adjusted by regulation.
- One year or longer: A residence permit — work, investor, retirement or second-home KITAS. Expect multi-component government costs from the low tens of millions of rupiah, quoted case by case.
Hidden Costs and Red Flags with Unlicensed Agents
Over years of handling arrivals and paperwork in Bali, the same tricks come up repeatedly. Watch for these:
- All-inclusive quotes with no breakdown. If the government fee is not itemised, assume the markup is significant.
- Invented “express government fees.” Immigration publishes its tariffs; genuine priority channels are limited and specific. An unexplained urgency surcharge usually goes straight into the agent’s pocket.
- Charging separately for standard steps. Sponsor letters, “document checks” or “form fees” that appear as extras on top of a full-service price are double-charging.
- Holding your passport as leverage. Legitimate processing requires your passport at defined stages — not indefinite custody while additional fees appear.
- Per-day “processing penalties.” Only immigration levies overstay fines (IDR 1,000,000 per day, paid to the state). An agent charging their own daily penalty is inventing revenue.
For complex or high-stakes cases — company setup with work permits, family relocations, or situations where an overstay has already occurred — many of our readers prefer a managed, accountable route. The legal concierge and immigration desk at Bali Premium Trip operates on exactly the transparent, itemised basis this guide recommends, coordinating licensed specialists end to end.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Bali visa cost in 2026?
The Visa on Arrival and e-VOA cost IDR 500,000 (about USD 35) for eligible nationalities. The single-entry C1/B211A visit visa starts from IDR 1,500,000 in government fees, and residence permits (KITAS) involve multi-component costs typically starting from roughly IDR 10–15 million for a work KITAS. All figures are indicative and should be verified on the official e-Visa portal.
How much is a Bali visa extension?
Extending a Visa on Arrival costs an indicative IDR 500,000 — the same as the visa itself — and can be done exactly once, giving a maximum of 60 days in total. C1 visit visa extensions carry their own government fee per 60-day block, up to a 180-day maximum stay.
Why do agents charge more than the official government fee?
A licensed agent adds a service fee for document checks, queueing, submissions and deadline management — which is legitimate when disclosed. The figure to challenge is any quote that hides the split between the government fee and the service fee, or adds surcharges that do not appear in the official tariff.
What is the overstay fine in Bali?
IDR 1,000,000 per day, payable to immigration before you depart. Longer overstays can escalate beyond fines to detention or deportation proceedings, so if you are already past your permitted stay, get professional help immediately rather than waiting for the airport counter.
How much does a KITAS cost in total?
There is no single number. A work KITAS stacks the RPTKA approval, work-permit notification, KITAS issuance and DPKK levy — commonly from roughly IDR 10–15 million in government-side costs, varying by sector and duration, plus any handling fee. Investor, retirement and second-home categories each have their own structures, quoted case by case.
Get a Transparent, Itemised Quote
Disclaimer: This article is general information, not legal or financial advice. Indonesian visa regulations, categories and fees change by government regulation, and your situation may differ. Always verify current requirements and tariffs with Indonesian immigration (evisa.imigrasi.go.id) or a licensed immigration consultant before making decisions or payments.
If you want a quote where the government fee and the service fee are always two separate lines, talk to our team. Send your nationality, travel dates and intended length of stay via WhatsApp for a same-day breakdown, or email [email protected] for corporate and multi-applicant cases. You pay the state what the state charges — and you see exactly what you pay us for.