Indonesia's visa system was overhauled in 2024 when the old B-series codes (notably B211A) were replaced with C and E codes. The current short-stay route for Western tourists is the Visa on Arrival (eVOA, code C1 on issue). For long stays, you need a KITAS (Kartu Izin Tinggal Terbatas, the limited stay permit) under one of the E-series codes [1].
Visa-free entry for IE, GB, US, DE, FR
Indonesia has a short visa-free list (mostly ASEAN neighbours) that does not currently include Ireland, the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany or France. All five nationalities must obtain either a Visa on Arrival or a pre-issued e-Visa before entry [2].
Visa on Arrival (eVOA)
The eVOA is the standard tourist option for Western passports. It permits a 30-day single-entry stay and can be extended once inside Indonesia for a further 30 days, giving 60 days total [2]. Ireland, the UK, the US, Germany and France are all on the eVOA-eligible list, along with about 90 other countries [2]. The fee is 500,000 IDR (about 28 EUR), paid online or at the airport counter on arrival [2]. Apply through the official portal at evisa.imigrasi.go.id. You can apply in advance or on arrival at major airports including Soekarno-Hatta (Jakarta) and Ngurah Rai (Bali) [3,2]. The eVOA stamp is valid for entry within 90 days of issue.
To extend the initial 30 days, visit a regional Imigrasi office before the stamp expires. Extension fee is 500,000 IDR (about 28 EUR) and processing takes 3 to 7 working days [1].
Tourist visit visa (C1, formerly B211A)
For stays longer than 60 days, the Visa Kunjungan Wisata (C1) gives a 60-day single-entry stay extendable up to four times for 60 days each, allowing a total of 180 days in Indonesia [1]. The visa fee is 2,500,000 IDR (about 140 EUR) and requires a sponsor (an Indonesian agency, family or business). Apply only through evisa.imigrasi.go.id [3].
Long-stay options relevant to 60+ relocators
Silver Hair Visa, KITAS E33E
Indonesia's headline retirement option as of 2024. Open to foreigners aged 60 or older, the E33E grants an initial five-year stay, renewable for a further five years (10 years total) [4]. The financial test is a deposit of at least 50,000 USD (about 47,000 EUR) in a state-owned Indonesian bank, or proof of pension/income of at least 3,000 USD per month (about 2,800 EUR) [4]. You need health and life insurance with a minimum 25 million IDR cover (about 1,400 EUR) and a lease agreement for accommodation in Indonesia. Apply through evisa.imigrasi.go.id [3].
Retirement KITAS, E33F
The older retirement track is still available. Minimum age is 55, with the same insurance and accommodation requirements as the E33E. The E33F is valid for one year and renewable annually up to five years, then you can convert to a KITAP (permanent stay permit) [4]. Financial proof: pension or income of at least 3,000 USD per month, or savings of at least 50,000 USD [4]. Historical guidance also required hiring a local household helper, though practice has relaxed recently.
Second Home Visa, E33
A long-stay option launched in 2022. Five- or ten-year multiple-entry residence permit, available to applicants who deposit at least 2 billion IDR (about 113,000 EUR) in an Indonesian state bank or own property of equivalent value [1]. No minimum age, no Indonesian sponsor required, and the deposit funds remain in the applicant's name.
Marriage KITAS
Available to foreign spouses of Indonesian citizens. Sponsored by the Indonesian spouse, valid for one year initially and renewable. After two years of marriage and consecutive KITAS renewals, the spouse may apply for a KITAP (permanent stay).
E-visa portal
evisa.imigrasi.go.id is the single official portal, run by the Directorate General of Immigration [3]. It covers eVOA, the C1 tourist visa, all E-series KITAS applications (Silver Hair, retirement, Second Home, work, marriage) and visa extensions. The portal accepts payment in IDR via credit card [3].
Processing times
eVOA: instant on submission once payment clears (allow 1 to 3 working days for safety) [2]. C1 tourist visit visa: 5 to 10 working days. KITAS applications (E33E, E33F, E33): typically 4 to 8 weeks, including the embassy/consulate step abroad and the on-arrival biometrics step inside Indonesia [1].
Overstay penalties
Under Government Regulation 28 of 2019, overstay costs 1,000,000 IDR per day (about 56 EUR) [1]. There is no grace period: even a single day of overstay triggers the fine, payable at the airport immigration counter on departure or online via the IMPAS payment system before exit.
Overstays beyond 60 days trigger automatic deportation and a re-entry ban. Immigration Law Amendment No. 63 of 2024 extended re-entry bans to a range of six months to ten years, with a possible further ten-year extension for repeat offenders [1]. Overstays detected during travel (rather than self-reported at departure) can lead to detention at an Imigrasi facility before deportation.