Indonesia: do South Africans need a visa?

Tourism, family visits, business meetings, government duties, transit. No employment.2

Not yet confirmed by an official source

At least 6 months' validity from arrival and at least 2 blank pages (applies to all foreign nationals).2

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

Either e-VOA online before travel at the official portal https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id (Directorate General of Immigration; up to 5 applicants per submission; pay by Visa/Mastercard/JCB; visa sent by email), or buy VoA on arrival at main international airports and seaports. Fee IDR 500,000. Other visa types (e.g. 60-day multiple-entry tourist visa) are applied for on the same portal.12

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

No embassy application needed for VoA/e-VOA. For other visas, apply online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id. The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Pretoria handles consular matters (its website kemlu.go.id/pretoria showed no usable content when checked).15

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Not published by official sources

Required: proof of return or onward travel.2

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

Not published by official sources

Not required for VoA; address in Indonesia is entered on the arrival card.6

Not yet confirmed by an official source

Yellow fever certificate required only if arriving from a yellow-fever transmission-risk country. Indonesia is not a risk country, so South Africa's certificate rule does not apply on return (but check if routing via a risk country).2

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

All Indonesia Arrival Card, mandatory since 1 October 2025. One form combining immigration, customs (replaces e-CD) and health/quarantine (replaces SATUSEHAT) declarations. Submit free of charge at https://allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id or in the official 'All Indonesia' app within 3 days (72 hours) before arrival, or on arrival. Bali levy: every foreign tourist entering Bali pays IDR 150,000 once per trip, online at https://lovebali.baliprov.go.id (or Love Bali app) before arrival, or at airport/port counters. A QR voucher is emailed. Exempt: diplomatic/official visa holders, crew, KITAS/KITAP holders, family-unification visa holders; student and golden visa holders must apply for exemption.786

Confirmed on an official government source

One 30-day extension. Overstay fine IDR 1,000,000 per day, with possible prosecution and deportation.2

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

Not published by official sources

Each traveller including children needs their own e-VOA and arrival card. Love Bali FAQ does not say children are exempt from the levy.7

Not yet confirmed by an official source