Indonesia Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: For Indonesia, including Bali, your passport must expire at least 6 months after the date you arrive and have at least 2 blank pages. British citizens need a visa, usually a 30-day visa on arrival, and Bali charges a tourist levy.
Indonesia travel requirements at a glance
Expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
At least 2 blank pages.
Required. A 30-day visa on arrival costs 500,000 rupiah.
150,000 rupiah (about £8) tourist levy, paid online or on arrival.
Official source: GOV.UK Indonesia entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- Indonesia uses a 6-month passport validity rule counted from your arrival date.
- For a visa on arrival you must show proof of onward or return travel.
- Complete the free All Indonesia arrival card within 72 hours of arrival.
- Overstaying costs 1 million rupiah a day.
Do you need 6 months on your passport for Bali and Indonesia?
Yes. GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive, and at least 2 blank pages.
Visas for Indonesia
You must have a visa to visit Indonesia. A visa on arrival costs 500,000 Indonesian rupiah, is valid for 30 days and can be extended once by 30 days.
You can also apply online at least one week before travel. For a visa on arrival you must have proof of your onward or return journey.
Arrival card and Bali levy
Complete the free All Indonesia customs and health arrival card within 72 hours of arrival.
Visitors to Bali pay a tourist levy of 150,000 Indonesian rupiah (about £8), online or on arrival.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Bali?
Yes. Your passport must expire at least 6 months after the date you arrive and have 2 blank pages.
Do British citizens need a visa for Bali?
Yes. Most visitors use a 30-day visa on arrival, which costs 500,000 rupiah.
How much is the Bali tourist levy?
150,000 Indonesian rupiah (about £8), paid online or on arrival.