Do China passport holders need a visa to visit Indonesia?
Yes — visa on arrival (USD 35 / IDR 500,000) for tourism; e-VOA is the easier option. Chinese ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Indonesia. The most common option is the e-VOA (Electronic Visa on Arrival) at USD 35 / IDR 500,000, valid for tourism for 30 days and extendable once for another 30 days. The same VOA is also available at the airport. There is no visa-free arrangement for Chinese passport holders.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-26
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
/01 — The numbers
Key facts
Last verified 2026-05-26
Visa type
Visa on Arrival / e-VOA
Maximum stay
30 days (extendable once by 30)
per entry
Entries
Single
from issue date
Visa fee
IDR 500,000 (~USD 35)
consular fee only
Processing time
Minutes (airport) or hours (e-VOA online)
standard track
Validity
Use within 90 days of issuance
from issue date
/02 — The process
How to apply
/01
Choose e-VOA or VOA at airport
Apply online via evisa.imigrasi.go.id before flying (recommended) or pay at the VOA counter on arrival in Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya, or other entry points.
· online or arrival
/02
Complete the e-VOA application
Register on the official portal, upload passport bio page and a recent photo, and fill in your travel details.
· official portal· imigrasi.go.id
/03
Pay USD 35 online
Pay by international credit or debit card. Receive the e-VOA PDF by email.
· card payment· PDF emailed
/04
Show e-VOA at arrival
Present passport and e-VOA at Indonesian immigration. Officers verify and stamp entry.
· airport· 30-day stamp
/05
Extend if needed
Within Indonesia, you can extend at a Kantor Imigrasi office for another 30 days. Apply at least a week before the first 30 days end.
· one extension· +30 days
/03 — The paperwork
Required materials
10 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 10 complete
Chinese passport
Valid at least 6 months from entry, with blank pages
Return or onward ticket
Confirmed booking
Accommodation evidence
Hotel or villa booking, or host invitation
Recent digital photo
Required during e-VOA application
Funds evidence
Sufficient for the planned stay
e-VOA PDF or VOA payment
Print copy or save to phone
Customs declaration
Electronic via the customs portal at arrival
Yellow fever certificate (if applicable)
If transiting from risk zones
Health insurance
Recommended
Day-by-day plan
Useful at extension or border checks
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost
Fee breakdown
All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
e-VOA / VOA feeIDR 500,000About USD 35
Extension feeIDR 500,000One-time, in-country
Overstay fineIDR 1,000,000 per dayPlus possible detention
Customs declarationFreeElectronic, before arrival
Total estimateUSD 35 — USD 80incl. all
/05 — The wait
Processing time
e-VOA online
Minutes to hours
Apply at least 48 hours before flying for safety.
VOA at airport
Minutes
Pay at the VOA counter on arrival. Queues vary by season.
Extension
Several working days
Apply in person at a Kantor Imigrasi office in Indonesia.
/06 — The risks
Common refusal reasons
by frequency
/01
Insufficient passport validity
Less than 6 months validity will trigger refusal at check-in or arrival.
Medium
/02
No return or onward ticket
Airlines may deny boarding if you cannot show planned departure.
Medium
/03
Wrong visa type for purpose
VOA does not cover paid work, journalism, study, or long-term business activities.
Medium
/04
Adverse immigration history
Past Indonesian overstays or bans persist until cleared.
Low
/07 — On arrival
After you land
/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history
Policy changelog
since 2024
2026-05-26
China to Indonesia route verified
Confirmed IDR 500,000 e-VOA and VOA pricing, 30-day stay with one 30-day extension, and Chinese passport eligibility.
/09 — The questions
Frequently asked
Is there a visa-free option for Chinese passports?—
No. Chinese ordinary passport holders need a visa. The e-VOA (USD 35) is the easiest option for tourism.