Do you need an entry card for Indonesia?
Travelers entering Indonesia may need to complete the All Indonesia Arrival Card before arrival. This online declaration collects travel, immigration, customs and health-related information in one place.
The All Indonesia Arrival Card is not a visa. Travelers should also check whether they need a visa, an electronic visa on arrival, a visa on arrival, or whether they can enter under a visa exemption.
For a full explanation of the online arrival form, read the dedicated All Indonesia Arrival Card guide.
All Indonesia Arrival Card overview
The All Indonesia Arrival Card is the official online arrival declaration used for entering Indonesia. It is designed to simplify the arrival process by collecting required travel and declaration details before entry.
The form can include passport information, arrival details, accommodation address, customs declaration details and health-related information.
Travelers should use the official Indonesian immigration website when submitting personal information and avoid unofficial websites that may charge unnecessary fees.
Visa, e-VOA and length of stay
Entry conditions for Indonesia depend on your nationality, travel purpose and planned length of stay. Some travelers may be eligible for visa exemption, while others need a visa on arrival, an electronic visa on arrival, or another visa before travel.
The electronic visa on arrival, also known as e-VOA, allows eligible travelers to apply online before departure. This can help reduce delays on arrival, but it does not remove the need to meet Indonesia entry conditions.
The All Indonesia Arrival Card does not extend your stay and does not replace a visa. Always check your permitted length of stay before booking long accommodation plans or onward travel.
Passport validity and onward travel
Before traveling to Indonesia, check that your passport is valid for your trip and accepted by your airline. Airlines may check your passport, visa status, arrival card completion and onward travel before boarding.
You may also be asked about your accommodation address, return or onward ticket, travel purpose and available funds. Prepare these details before departure to avoid delays.
Make sure that all information submitted online matches your passport and travel documents exactly.
Arrival by air or sea
Indonesia receives travelers through international airports and seaports, including major destinations such as Bali, Jakarta and other entry points.
The entry process can vary depending on your route, nationality, visa status and port of arrival. If you enter Indonesia by sea, do not assume that the process is identical to an airport arrival.
Always check the latest official guidance before your trip, especially if you are entering through a smaller port or traveling between islands and nearby countries.
Bali travel note
If you travel to Bali, you should check Indonesia entry requirements and any Bali-specific rules before departure. Bali may have additional traveler processes, such as local tourism-related payments or declarations.
These requirements are separate from your visa status and from the All Indonesia Arrival Card. Check official sources before paying any fee online.
Official links for entering Indonesia
Use official Indonesian government or immigration websites when checking entry requirements, completing the All Indonesia Arrival Card or applying for an e-VOA.
The official All Indonesia website is linked from this site for convenience, but travelers should always verify the domain before entering passport details, travel information or payment information.
Be careful with unofficial websites that look official, charge extra fees or provide unclear visa and arrival card services.
Common mistakes before traveling to Indonesia
Common mistakes include completing only the arrival card and forgetting visa rules, using unofficial paid websites, entering passport details incorrectly, applying too late, or assuming that Bali rules and Indonesia national entry rules are the same thing.
Prepare your passport, arrival date, accommodation address, contact details, visa status, arrival card confirmation and onward travel information before departure.
