How to Extend Your Visa on Arrival in Bali in 2026

Updated: September 2026

If you plan to stay in Bali longer than 30 days, the Visa on Arrival is still the simplest entry option for most travellers. But the extension process has changed over the years, and it is not always as straightforward as older guides suggest.

This guide walks you through the current 2026 process for extending your Visa on Arrival to 60 days, including costs, what to expect at the immigration office, and whether it makes sense to handle it yourself or use an agency.

This is everything I wish I knew before doing it myself.

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How the Visa on Arrival Extension Works

The standard Visa on Arrival (VoA), now officially coded B1, gives you 30 days. You can extend it one time for another 30 days for a maximum of 60 days in Indonesia.

Your day of arrival and your day of departure each count as a full day. Budget accordingly.

Check what you actually hold first. If your passport says VISA EXEMPTION rather than Visa on Arrival, common for ASEAN nationals under the A1 index, you cannot extend at all and must leave by day 30.

You cannot extend it twice.

If you want to stay longer than 60 days, you need a different visa category.

In 2026, the official extension fee is IDR 500,000 (about USD 30), the same as the VoA itself, bringing your total to IDR 1,000,000 for a 60-day stay.

Agency handling fees are extra.

The application now starts online.

Extensions are submitted through the official e-Visa portal at evisa.imigrasi.go.id, not at the counter. You pay the fee there, then immigration assigns you a biometric appointment.

You must still attend that appointment in person.

Since June 2025, under Circular Letter No. IMI-417.GR.01.01/2025, every foreigner extending any visa or stay permit has to appear at immigration for photograph, fingerprints and a short interview. No agency can do this part for you.

You must apply at the office covering your registered accommodation address. Denpasar, Ngurah Rai (Jimbaran) and Singaraja each cover different areas. A mismatch between your address and your chosen office gets the submission rejected.

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DIY or Agency: Which Option Makes Sense

Before choosing your method, check how many days you have left.

Start roughly two weeks before your visa expires. Expect around 5 to 7 working days after your biometric appointment for approval, plus lead time to get that appointment in the first place. Slots fill quickly in high season.

If your visa expires in less than two weeks, an agency is usually the safer option because they handle appointment bookings and paperwork.

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How to Extend Your Visa on Arrival Yourself

Doing it yourself can save money, but it requires patience and time.

Expect two to three visits depending on the office workload.

Here is what you gain:

• You pay only the official immigration fee.

• You get full control over your documents and timeline.

• You avoid agency commissions.

The main downside is the time commitment.

Most travellers spend a few hours per visit depending on queues.

If you are staying far from the Denpasar or Jimbaran immigration offices, transportation costs and travel time add up quickly.

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Using an Agency to Extend Your Visa on Arrival

For many remote workers and long-term travellers, an agency saves a lot of mental bandwidth.

This is what it gives you:

• They prepare and submit your documents.

• They manage appointments and timelines.

• They check your passport and forms for errors before anything is submitted.

`In 2026, agency prices range from IDR 700,000 to 900,000 for standard processing.

Express services are usually between IDR 1,200,000 and 1,500,000, depending on demand.

These figures are on top of the IDR 500,000 government fee, not instead of it.`

Even with an agency, you still need to appear at immigration for biometrics.

That is required under the June 2025 circular and there is no workaround. What an agency buys you is the queue management around it, not an exemption from it.

The tradeoff is cost.

If you are budget-sensitive, DIY might still be worth it.

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What the 2025 Extension Process Looks Like

Here is what you can expect at the immigration office:

Step 1: Online

Submit your application and pay the IDR 500,000 fee through evisa.imigrasi.go.id. You will need your passport (valid at least six months), your current visa details and your Bali address. Keep the receipt.

Step 2: Biometric appointment

Immigration assigns you a date. Attend in person for fingerprints, photograph and a short interview. Officers may ask why you are staying and what your onward plans are. This is normal.

Step 3: Collection

Your passport is returned with the new stay permit. Timing varies by office. Your agency can collect on your behalf if you used one.

If you paid cash for a paper VoA at the airport counter rather than buying an e-VoA online, expect a longer process and to surrender your physical passport to immigration for roughly a week.

Each office runs on a queue system, so your wait time depends on the day and season.

Bring a book, headphones and a portable charger.

Immigration offices in Bali can be extremely busy during high season.

Dress neatly. No beachwear, tank tops or shorts.

Offices apply this inconsistently but being turned away for the day is a real possibility, and rebooking costs you more than a pair of trousers.

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Costs to Expect in 2025

Official government fee:

IDR 500,000 (about USD 30)

(one time)

Agency fees:

IDR 700,000 to 900,000 (about USD 43 to 55)

(standard)

Express fees:

IDR 1,200,000 to 1,500,000 (about USD 73 to 92)

Grab or Gojek transport to immigration from Ubud, Canggu or Uluwatu varies, but expect:

IDR 70,000 to 180,000 (about USD 4.30 to 11) per trip depending on distance and weather.

Two costs that are not part of the extension but catch people out:

Bali tourist levy: IDR 150,000, a one-time provincial charge separate from your visa. Pay it through the official Bali levy system, never a reseller.

Overstay: IDR 1,000,000 per day, per person. Longer overstays can mean a ban. This is the single most expensive mistake available to you here, and it is why you start the process two weeks out.

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Should You Really Extend Your Visa on Arrival?

If your total stay is 60 days or less, the VoA extension is the most straightforward option.

If you want to stay longer, skip the extension and enter Indonesia on a C1 single-entry visit visa instead. This is the visa most guides and agents still call the B211A. That code was retired in the 2024 to 2025 index reform and applying under the old name is a common cause of instant rejection on the portal.

The C1 gives you 60 days on arrival, extendable twice by 60 days each, for up to 180 days in one continuous stay. It must be applied for before you arrive, it is single entry, and extensions require a local guarantor.

Neither the VoA nor the C1 permits work of any kind, including remote work and content creation for foreign clients. Bali immigration enforces this actively.

Many remote workers do this because it avoids multiple immigration visits.

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Final Tips Before You Go

Plan your extension early.

The earlier you start, the less stressful your stay will be.

Expect delays around holidays and peak season.

Queues can be long and appointment slots limited.

Use a reputable agency if you choose that route.

Ask your hotel or coworking space for verified recommendations.

Keep your passport safe.

Never hand it to someone you cannot confirm is legitimate. Use only evisa.imigrasi.go.id for anything official. Dozens of lookalike sites charge markups or harvest documents.

If all you want is a smoother experience, an agency is worth the cost.

If you want to save money and do not mind queues, DIY is workable.

Either way, extending your Visa on Arrival in Bali is manageable when you walk in knowing exactly what to expect.

This guide reflects my personal experience and research at the time of writing. Visa rules in Indonesia change often and processing times vary. Always double-check the latest information through official Indonesian immigration channels or a licensed visa agent before making travel decisions.