Indonesia Visa Requirements for British Citizens (2026)
British citizens can get a visa on arrival in Indonesia — or apply online in advance. Maximum stay: 30 days. Cost: GBP 25. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- A passport that meets Indonesia's passport validity requirements.
- A return or onward ticket.
- An arrival card, submitted within 3 days before you arrive in Indonesia. [1]
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | GBP 25 — * The (Visa on Arrival) costs 500,000 Indonesian rupiah (£25), payable in cash or by card. |
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From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •A visa on arrival costs 500,000 Indonesian rupiah (£25) and can be paid in cash or by card.
- •The online visa fee is paid by SIMPONI or with a Mastercard, Visa or JCB credit or debit card. [1]
How to apply
- Apply for the e-VOA online through the official portal at https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id, or pay for a visa on arrival at the airport when you land.
- Prepare your supporting documents before you start the application. [1]
- Pay the visa fee by SIMPONI or with a Mastercard, Visa or JCB credit or debit card. [1]
- Up to 5 people travelling together can be included in one e-VOA application. [1]
- Once your application is approved, a link to download the visa is sent to your email. [1]
Before you fly
- •Every traveller must submit an arrival card within 3 days before arriving in Indonesia. [1]
- •A visa-on-arrival stay permit runs for up to 30 days from your arrival date and can be extended once for another 30 days. [4]
Full Indonesia entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
The (Visa on Arrival) costs 500,000 Indonesian rupiah (£25), payable in cash or by card. It is valid for single entry only. You must meet passport validity requirements and have a return or onward ticket. Visas prior to arrival are available online.
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Frequently asked
How long can British citizens stay in Indonesia?
Up to 30 days.
How much does the Indonesia visa cost for British passport holders?
GBP 25 — * The (Visa on Arrival) costs 500,000 Indonesian rupiah (£25), payable in cash or by card..
What documents are required?
A passport that meets Indonesia's passport validity requirements.; A return or onward ticket.; An arrival card, submitted within 3 days before you arrive in Indonesia..
Where do British passport holders apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id
Do British passport holders need to visit an embassy for Indonesia?
No — this route is applied for online. The official portal is evisa.imigrasi.go.id.
How many people can one e-VOA application cover?
Up to five people can be included in a single e-VOA application.
How will I receive my approved visa?
Once approved, a link to download the visa is sent to your email address.
Can I check my visa application status?
Yes, you can track your visa application status online.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — evisa.imigrasi.go.id (cross-checked ).
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for British citizens” and “Visa policy of Indonesia”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] evisa.imigrasi.go.id [2] evisa.imigrasi.go.id [3] imigrasi.go.id [4] imigrasi.go.id. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.