South Africa
Indonesia
Indonesia visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
Indonesia issues South African citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 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 South Africa
IndonesiaSouth Africa e-Visa South Africa 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.
South African citizens planning a trip to Indonesia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Indonesia
South African citizens may stay in Indonesia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Indonesia.
How South African citizens apply
South African 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 South African citizens
Malaysia admits South African citizens visa-free.
Indonesian citizens travelling to South Africa
South Africa requires a visa from Indonesian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Indonesia?
Indonesia issues South African citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can South African citizens stay in Indonesia?
South African 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 South Africa?
South Africa requires a visa from Indonesian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can South African citizens enter Indonesia visa-free?
No; South African citizens need a visa on arrival in Indonesia.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.