Bali is a popular holiday destination for the Indian traveler. Indians love to travel to Bali not only for its pristine beaches but also for it’s social & cultural ties. The visa process for Bali is similar to the Indonesian visa process. Here are some of the Visas you can get to visit Bali.
Holiday Stay <30 days
Indonesia offers Visa-free entry to the country to citizens of around 169 countries including India. Indian passport holders can visit Indonesia for a period of 30 days. This time frame for this Visa is 30 days from the date of arrival in Indonesia. This visa cannot be extended and tourists are expected to leave Indonesia as soon as they finish their 30 days quota.
Holiday Stay Between 30-60 days
Visitors who wish to stay in Indonesia for more than 30 days need to apply for VoA ( Visa On Arrival )as per the Visa rules and regulations. Nationals of around 61 countries including India can avail this facility by applying for Visa on Arrival at designated airports and seaports.
Requirements for Visa on Arrival
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The passport that is valid for 6 months
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A ticket showing that you are leaving Indonesia
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Proof of accommodation
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Visa Fees of USD $35
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Proof of sufficient funds for your stay in Bali. The minimum amount required is USD $100 per day.
Visa on arrival Procedure
The procedure for Visa on Arrival is simple. The passengers will get a Passenger Arrival Card upon landing in Indonesia. The passenger arrival card needs to be filled before giving to the Passport Control. After submitting the required Visa Fee passengers will get the VoA and an entry stamp at the passport.
This Visa is initially valid for 30 days but you can get a 30-day extension if you wish to stay for a longer time. Visitors who are planning to stay longer can start their application at least 7 days before expiry of the Visa.
The cost of a visa extension is approximately $45 plus an additional Visa agent fee.
Social & Cultural Visa B-211 for Indian Citizens
Social & Tourist Visa B-211 is valid straightway for 60 days. B-211 can be extended up to 4 times for a stay of 30 days each. To apply for a social visa you need to have an invitation letter from an Indonesian resident.
This visa can only be applied from an Indonesian embassy abroad. Social Cultural Visa is issued to travelers who intend to visit Indonesia for short courses, meetings, sports activities, visiting family and other social activities.
The Social & Cultural Visa is a single entry visa. That means if you leave the country before Visa expiration you cannot use this Visa to come back. You have to use a new visa.
Holiday-longer than 60 days
Several options are there if you want to stay even longer than 60 days. As a tourist, you can leave Indonesia and enter the country again. Or you can discuss it with your Visa agent so that he may guide you for better options.
Indonesia is an archipelago of around 18000 islands. Most famous islands are Java, Bali, and Lombok islands. Bali is a popular tourist destination for an Indian tourist. Bali is one of the most sought after destinations for digital nomads.
Overall, Indonesia can be considered as a cool country. However, the tourists are advised to be cautious of some stringent laws prevalent there. Also, the tourist are advised to read the news before going to Indonesia. The islands are sometimes hit by earthquakes and tsunamis.
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Note: To process the visa you will have to either consult a visa agent or do it by yourself.
