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Indonesia visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
Chinese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Indonesia, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kemlu.go.id
Which Indonesia visa?
B1 Tourism Visitor Visa on Arrival (VoA / e-VOA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 days from arrival; one extension of 30 days, 60 days in total
- Fee
- IDR 500,000
- Processing time
- e-VOA within 1×24 hours; paper VoA issued at the counter on arrival
Apply on Indonesia e-Visa (Directorate General of Immigration)
Indonesia’s visa on arrival costs IDR 500,000 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.imigrasi.go.id. Processing time, as Indonesia states it: e-VOA within 1×24 hours; paper VoA issued at the counter on arrival. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: 30 days from arrival; one extension of 30 days, 60 days in total.
Indonesian citizens travelling to China
IndonesiaChina Visa required China visa for citizens of Indonesia
Travel advice for Indonesia
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from China to Indonesia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Indonesia at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 6 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Indonesia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Indonesia (updated 15 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Chinese citizens can stay in Indonesia
Chinese citizens may stay in Indonesia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Indonesia.
How Chinese citizens apply
Chinese citizens receive the visa for Indonesia at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Indonesia’s neighbours for Chinese citizens
Malaysia admits Chinese citizens visa-free. Papua New Guinea requires Chinese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indonesian citizens travelling to China
Indonesian citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Indonesia?
Chinese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Indonesia, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Chinese citizens stay in Indonesia?
Chinese citizens can stay in Indonesia for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Indonesia visa on arrival cost?
Indonesia’s official sources give a standard fee of IDR 500,000 for the visa on arrival. Processing time: e-VOA within 1×24 hours; paper VoA issued at the counter on arrival.
Do Indonesian citizens need a visa for China?
Indonesian citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Can Chinese citizens enter Indonesia visa-free?
No; Chinese citizens need a visa on arrival in Indonesia.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.