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IndonesiaDo China Citizens Need a Visa for Indonesia in 2026?
Chinese citizens can travel to Indonesia for tourism or short business trips by obtaining a Visa on Arrival (VoA) or, more conveniently, applying for an e-Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) online before departure. This allows a stay of up to 30 days.
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Step-by-Step Application Process
Choose e-VoA or VoA
Decide whether to apply online for the e-VoA (highly recommended to save time) or get the physical VoA upon arrival at the airport.
Apply for e-VoA (Online Method)
Visit the official Indonesian Immigration e-Visa portal, create an account, fill out the application, upload documents, and pay the IDR 500,000 fee via credit card.
Download e-VoA
Once approved (usually within 24-48 hours), download and print the e-VoA document.
Arrival in Indonesia
Proceed to the e-VoA/Auto-gate lane (if holding e-VoA) or the VoA payment counter (if paying on arrival), present your passport and return ticket, and enter the country.
Required Documents
- —Valid Chinese passport (at least 6 months validity from the date of arrival)
- —Return or onward flight ticket
- —Sufficient funds for the stay
- —Printed e-VoA (if applied online)
- —Recent passport-sized digital photo (for e-VoA)
Important Tips
- •Applying for the e-VoA online before your trip allows you to use the automated immigration gates at major airports like Bali (DPS) and Jakarta (CGK), bypassing long lines.
- •The VoA/e-VoA is valid for 30 days and can be extended once for an additional 30 days at a local immigration office.
- •Ensure you only use the official government website (molina.imigrasi.go.id) for e-VoA to avoid scam agency fees.
- •If opting for the physical VoA at the airport, you can pay in cash (IDR, USD, EUR) or by credit card, but expect queues.
Easiest Way to Get It
The absolute easiest way is to apply for the e-VoA online a few days before your trip. It saves you from queuing at the payment counter upon arrival and allows you to use the fast automated gates.
Latest Visa News: China ↔ Indonesia
Great news for China passport holders! Indonesia has upgraded visa access from e-visa to visa-free.
Great news for China passport holders! Indonesia has upgraded visa access from e-visa to visa-free.
Indonesia has changed visa requirements for China citizens from visa-free to e-visa.
Indonesia has changed visa requirements for China citizens from visa-free to e-visa.
Great news for China passport holders! Indonesia has upgraded visa access from e-visa to visa-free.
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