🅿️ Planning your 2025 trip to Bali from Japan? 🏝️ Before you get lost in dreamy resort photos and surf lessons, there’s one important thing to check first—your visa status. Many Japanese travelers aren’t sure if they need a visa to visit Indonesia, and the rules can be confusing.
🅰️ A lot of tourists assume they can just arrive and enter freely. But forgetting to check visa policies can lead to long queues, unexpected fees, or even being denied entry at immigration 😓 Not exactly the relaxing start to your Bali vacation you were hoping for!
🆂 The good news? Japanese passport holders can enter Indonesia visa-free for short stays, and this blog will explain exactly what that means, how long you can stay, what to prepare, and what to do if you want to stay longer than the visa-free period ✅
🆃 “I didn’t realize the visa-free stay was limited to 30 days,” says Haruka, a tourist from Osaka. “Thankfully, I found this guide before booking a 40-day itinerary—saved me a lot of stress!” 💬
🅴 For example, Japanese citizens can enter Bali visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism or social visits, but the stay cannot be extended. If you want to stay longer, you’ll need a B211A e-Visa or other valid permit 🛂
🅰️ Want to make sure your Bali vacation in 2025 goes smoothly? ✈️ Keep reading for everything Japanese travelers need to know about visas, entry rules, and extensions!
Table of Contents
- Do Japanese Citizens Need a Visa to Enter Indonesia in 2025? 🛂
- How Long Can Japanese Tourists Stay in Bali Visa-Free? ⏳
- What Are the Conditions of Visa-Free Entry for Japanese Travelers? 📄
- Can Japanese Citizens Extend Their Stay in Bali Beyond 30 Days? 🔄
- What Are the Options for Long-Term Stays (e.g. B211A Visa)? 🧳
- What to Prepare Before Arriving at Bali Immigration in 2025 ✈️
- Entry Mistakes Japanese Tourists Should Avoid in Indonesia ⚠️
- FAQs About Indonesia Visa Rules for Japanese Citizens in 2025 ❓
Do Japanese Citizens Need a Visa to Enter Indonesia in 2025? 🛂
Good news—you don’t need a visa for short trips! Japanese passport holders are eligible for visa-free entry into Indonesia.
This applies to both tourism and social visits, and is valid at all major airports including Bali (DPS), Jakarta (CGK), and others.
How Long Can Japanese Tourists Stay in Bali Visa-Free? ⏳
You can stay in Indonesia for up to 30 days without a visa.
But—important! ⛔ The visa-free stay cannot be extended or changed to another visa.
That means if you plan to stay more than 30 days, you need to:
Apply for an e-VOA or B211A visa before arrival
Exit and re-enter with the correct visa
What Are the Conditions of Visa-Free Entry for Japanese Travelers? 📄
Here’s what you need to breeze through Bali immigration:
A Japanese passport valid for at least 6 months
A return or onward flight ticket
Proof of accommodation or travel plans (if asked)
SATUSEHAT registration (Indonesia’s digital health declaration)
Payment of Bali’s tourist levy (IDR 150,000) if arriving in Bali
Can Japanese Citizens Extend Their Stay in Bali Beyond 30 Days? 🔄
Not with visa-free entry 😬
If you think you’ll want to stay longer, skip visa-free and apply for:
- A Visa on Arrival (VOA): 30 days + can extend once
- A B211A visa: valid up to 60 days, with multiple 60-day extensions
⚠️ You cannot convert visa-free status into another visa inside Indonesia.
What Are the Options for Long-Term Stays (e.g. B211A Visa)? 🧳
Let’s break it down:
🟢 Visa-Free Entry (for Japan):
Free of charge
Max 30 days
Not extendable
Cannot be converted
🟡 VOA (Visa on Arrival):
IDR 500,000
Max 30 days + can be extended to 60 days
More flexibility
Available online (e-VOA) or on arrival
If you might stay longer or want more flexibility, VOA is a smarter choice.
What to Prepare Before Arriving at Bali Immigration in 2025 ✈️
If your Bali dreams go beyond 30 days:
📝 Apply for a B211A e-Visa before entering
🛬 Or enter with a VOA and extend once
💼 Planning to work, retire, or invest? Look into KITAS or KITAP options
Each visa has specific rules, fees, and processing times—plan ahead!
Entry Mistakes Japanese Tourists Should Avoid in Indonesia ⚠️
Overstaying in Indonesia = fines of IDR 1,000,000 per day
Long overstays could result in:
- Detention
- Deportation
- Blacklisting from re-entering Indonesia in the future
Set a calendar reminder and keep your entry stamp date handy!
FAQs About Indonesia Visa Rules for Japanese Citizens in 2025 ❓
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Do I need to apply for anything before arriving?
No—if you’re staying under 30 days, just bring your passport.
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Can I change from visa-free to another visa inside Indonesia?
No. You must exit the country and re-enter with a new visa.
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Can I enter Bali multiple times using visa-free entry?
Yes—but frequent re-entries may raise questions at immigration.
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Do I need to show proof of funds?
Usually no, but it helps to have hotel bookings or itinerary on hand.
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Can I use visa-free entry for business purposes?
No. Business travel requires a proper visa such as B211A or Business KITAS.
