Question:
How many visa types are there in Bali and how are they different from each other?
Answer:
In general, there are seven Bali visa types available for foreigners and they all depend on your specific purpose of visit to Bali. Pay attention to the visa validity and its extension policy to avoid overstaying and serious consequences.
Free Visa on Arrival (Visa Bebas Kunjungan):
For tourism, family visit, social-cultural exchange, transit, etc.
Valid for 30 days and not extendable
Visit Visa on Arrival (Visa Kunjungan Saat Kedatangan)
For tourism, family visits, short courses or training, business meeting, social-cultural exchange, etc.
Valid for 30 days and extendable once for another 30 days
Visit Visa on Arrival in Special Economic Zone (Visa Kunjungan Saat Kedatangan – Kawasan Ekonomi Khusus)
For holidays, governmental meetings, seminars, fairs, etc.
Valid for 7 days and not extendable
Single-Entry Social-Cultural/Business Visa (Visa Kunjungan Satu Kali Perjalanan)
For tourism, family visits, short courses or training, business meeting, social-cultural exchange, etc.
60 days and extendable for four times (30 days each time)
Multiple-Entry Business Visa (Visa Kunjungan Beberapa Kali Perjalanan)
For a short course, training, seminar, meeting, etc.
Valid for a year but a holder can visit Bali multiple times and each visit is 60 days.
- Learn more about Multiple-Entry Business Visa in Bali
Temporary Residency Permit (Izin Tinggal Terbatas – ITAS)
For work, relocation with an Indonesian spouse, application for a retirement visa or citizenship
Varies depending on the type of ITAS and is extendable every 12 months
Permanent Residency Permit (Izin Tinggal Tetap – ITAP)
To reside permanently in Indonesia due to retirement or marriage
Valid for 5 years and extendable four times every 5 years (total validity of 25 years)
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