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title: Indonesia visa for citizens of China
description: "Citizens of China can get a visa on arrival in Indonesia. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $35. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Indonesia visa for citizens of China

Citizens of China can get a visa on arrival in Indonesia.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $35
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport is valid for 6+ months with blank page, and have onward ticket.
2. **Complete electronic Customs Declaration (e-CD) online** — Submit at https://ecd.beacukai.go.id before departure (optional but recommended).
3. **Arrive at designated Indonesian airport or seaport** — Proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter at the immigration area.
4. **Submit passport and pay visa fee** — Pay fee in USD or IDR (equivalent) using cash or credit card.
5. **Receive visa sticker and complete immigration process** — Visa is affixed in passport; entry stamp applied; stay up to 30 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport with at least 6 months validity from arrival date** (Identity): Must have at least one blank visa page.
- **Return or onward flight ticket** (Travel): Printed or electronic copy accepted.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested by officer; credit card or cash.
- **Completed arrival/departure card (now electronic for some ports)** (Travel): Online e-CD submission recommended.

## Proof of funds

- Cash
- Credit card
- Bank statement

Not systematically checked but must be available upon request.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival cannot be extended beyond 30 days; overstay fine is IDR 1,000,000 per day.
- Not all Indonesian entry points offer Visa on Arrival; check eligibility at https://www.imigrasi.go.id.
- Visa on Arrival is for tourism, business meetings, or government visits only—not for work.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months from arrival** — Check passport expiry before travel and renew if needed.
- **No return or onward ticket** — Always have a printed or electronic onward ticket ready.
- **Previous immigration violations or overstay in Indonesia** — Clear any prior overstay penalties before re-entering.
- **Intended activity not permitted under VoA (e.g., work, journalism)** — Apply for appropriate visa for such purposes.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of China need a visa for Indonesia?

Citizens of China can get a visa on arrival in Indonesia. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of China stay in Indonesia?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Indonesia visa cost for citizens of China?

Government fee: $35.

### What documents do citizens of China need for Indonesia?

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity from arrival date; Return or onward flight ticket; Completed arrival/departure card (now electronic for some ports); Proof of sufficient funds.

### How long must my passport be valid for Indonesia?

At least 6 months.

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