Understanding Indonesia eVisa validity – including stay duration, issue validity, extension rules, and what happens if you overstay – is crucial for planning your trip. This page explains all validity-related aspects of the Indonesia eVOA and C1 Visit Visa for 2026.
Indonesia eVisa Validity – Key Terms
There are two distinct validity concepts for the Indonesia eVisa:
- Issue validity (Entry window): The period during which you can use the eVisa to enter Indonesia. Typically 90 days from the date of approval. If you don’t enter Indonesia within 90 days, the visa expires unused.
- Stay duration: How long you are permitted to remain in Indonesia after entry. 30 days for eVOA (B1) or 60 days for C1 Visit Visa.
eVOA (B1) – Validity Details
- Entry window: 90 days from date of approval to use for entry
- Stay duration: 30 days from date of entry
- Extension: One 30-day extension available (total maximum stay: 60 days)
- Entry type: Single entry – exits invalidate the visa
Example: Visa approved on May 1, 2026. You must enter Indonesia by July 29, 2026 (90 days). If you enter on June 15, your stay expires July 15. You can extend to August 14 maximum.
C1 Visit Visa – Validity Details
- Entry window: 90 days from date of approval
- Stay duration: 60 days from date of entry
- Extension: Possible in some circumstances via immigration office
- Entry type: Single entry
How to Extend Indonesia eVisa
To extend your eVOA (B1) for an additional 30 days while in Indonesia:
- Visit the nearest Kantor Imigrasi (Immigration Office) at least 7-14 days before your visa expires
- Bring: passport, current visa, recent passport photo, accommodation proof, return/onward ticket
- Pay the extension fee: IDR 500,000
- Processing: 3-5 business days – you will receive a temporary Izin Tinggal (Stay Permit)
Immigration offices in tourist areas (Bali, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Lombok) are experienced with extension applications. See our Bali visa extension guide for Bali-specific office details.
Overstaying Your Indonesia Visa
Overstaying your Indonesia visa is a serious matter with significant penalties:
- Fine: IDR 1,000,000 (~$65 USD) per day of overstay
- Maximum fine before deportation: IDR 30,000,000 (~$1,900 USD)
- Detention: Possible for serious or repeated overstays
- Deportation: At your own expense
- Entry ban: Possible for serious violations
Always know your visa expiry date. Write it down and set a calendar reminder 14 days before expiry.
Single Entry vs. Multiple Entry
The eVOA (B1) and C1 Visit Visa are both single-entry visas. This means:
- If you leave Indonesia during your stay (e.g., a day trip to Singapore or Penang), your visa is cancelled
- You would need to obtain a new eVOA or visa upon re-entry
- The extension only applies within Indonesia – it does not convert to multiple entry
If you plan to make multiple entries to Indonesia, consider applying for a multi-entry visa (D1 or D2 category) through the Indonesian embassy. These are more expensive but allow unlimited entries during the validity period.
Checking Your Visa Expiry
Your exact visa expiry date is stamped in your passport at immigration. The entry stamp shows:
- Date of entry
- Visa type (e.g., B1)
- Permitted stay (e.g., “30 Hari” = 30 days)
- Stay permit expiry date
Always check the stamp immediately upon arrival and count forward 30 days (or 60 for C1) to confirm your expiry date. For stay permit details, see Indonesia entry requirements 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Indonesia eVisa valid?
The eVOA (B1) is valid for 30 days from entry, extendable once for 30 more days. The C1 Visit Visa is valid for 60 days. Both have a 90-day window from approval to use for entry into Indonesia.
Can I extend Indonesia eVisa?
Yes – the eVOA (B1) can be extended once for 30 days at a local immigration office. Fee: IDR 500,000. Apply 7-14 days before expiry. The C1 can also be extended in some cases.
What happens if I overstay my Indonesia visa?
The fine is IDR 1,000,000 per day, up to IDR 30,000,000 before forced deportation. Deportation is at your own expense and may result in a future entry ban. Always extend before your visa expires.
