Apply for your eVisa
Prepare your documents, submit your application, and check your approval before travel.
Prepare your application
Apply online through the official portal. Immigration offices publish different C1 sponsor instructions: Central Jakarta lists a guarantor, while Bontang says ordinary passport holders generally can apply directly, subject to exceptions. Check the live portal for the instructions that apply to your passport and travel document, along with the current fee and document list.
Submit through the official channel
Use Indonesia C1 tourist visa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your stay and passport validity
Enter your arrival and departure dates to count your stay and check how long your passport must stay valid.
Travel preparation checklist
Check each item’s requirement level and the conditions that apply.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Fees, processing time, and permission validity
Plan your budget and travel dates with the published fees and timing guidance.
What it costs
Visitor levy
- Bali foreign-tourist levy (only if visiting Bali)
- IDR 150,000
Central Jakarta and Bontang Immigration pages list IDR 1,000,000 for C1, and Government Regulation 45/2024 lists IDR 1,000,000 for a visitor visa of up to 60 days. A Semarang Immigration fee page instead lists IDR 1,500,000 for a 60-day tourist single-entry visa. The official pages do not explain the difference, so confirm the amount shown in Indonesia’s official application portal before paying.
Read the official fee guidancePublished government charges. Check the official service for the final total before you pay. Check whether the visitor levy is included in your ticket or payable separately. Verify route-specific exemptions and any amount due before travel.
4–5 working days
Central Jakarta and Bontang Immigration offices quote four and five working days, respectively, after payment. Check the live portal for the current estimate.
A processing estimate is not a guaranteed travel date.
90 days
Maximum validity. Read the actual dates on your issued permission.
Validity is separate from how long you can stay on each visit.
Indonesia arrival steps
Check the timing and conditions for each arrival step.
All Indonesia arrival declaration
All international passengers arriving from abroad must submit this free, integrated immigration, customs, health and quarantine declaration. Fill it online from three days before arrival; it applies at every Indonesian airport and port.
Arrival guidanceEntry conditions and exceptions
Check whether these rules affect your eligibility, application, or arrival.
Bali has a separate foreign-tourist levy
If your Indonesia trip includes Bali, the province charges a separate IDR 150,000 levy for foreign tourists. One payment covers travel in Bali until you leave Indonesia. The amount and payment rules are separate from any Indonesian visa fee; Bali-specific visa and residence exemptions apply, and some exemptions need approval. The levy does not apply to trips that do not include Bali. Check the official Love Bali guidance for your eligibility and current payment options.
Official guidanceC1 stays can be extended
C1 stays may be extended several times, up to a maximum total stay of 180 days. Confirm the current extension procedure in the official portal before applying.
Official guidanceC1 does not authorize paid work
C1 holders may not sell goods or services or receive pay for work from an individual or company in Indonesia.
Official guidanceBefore and during your visit to Indonesia
How do I pay the Bali tourist levy?
If visiting Bali, check the official Love Bali service for any exemption before paying the separate tourist levy. Payment is cashless. The provincial government recommends paying online before departure to Bali; keep the levy voucher and QR code sent to your email. Payment is also available at Bali airport or port counters and registered Love Bali endpoints. One payment covers Bali travel until you leave Indonesia.
Indonesia travel essentials
- Capital
- Jakarta
- Currency
- IDR
- Calling code
- +62
Indonesia entry questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Indonesia?
For tourism in Indonesia, ordinary passport holders from Costa Rica need an eVisa before travel. The stay limit is 60 days per visit.
How long can I stay in Indonesia?
The short-visit limit is 60 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
How much is the government fee?
Bali foreign-tourist levy (only if visiting Bali): IDR 150,000 visitor levy.
How long does a decision take?
4–5 working days. Central Jakarta and Bontang Immigration offices quote four and five working days, respectively, after payment. Check the live portal for the current estimate.
How long is the authorisation valid?
90 days. This is different from the permitted length of each visit.
Do I need to complete All Indonesia arrival declaration?
Required for this route. All international passengers arriving from abroad must submit this free, integrated immigration, customs, health and quarantine declaration. Fill it online from three days before arrival; it applies at every Indonesian airport and port.
Can I extend my stay in Indonesia?
C1 stays may be extended several times, up to a maximum total stay of 180 days. Confirm the current extension procedure in the official portal before applying.
What fees apply for a Indonesia visitor visa?
Central Jakarta and Bontang Immigration pages list IDR 1,000,000 for C1, and Government Regulation 45/2024 lists IDR 1,000,000 for a visitor visa of up to 60 days. A Semarang Immigration fee page instead lists IDR 1,500,000 for a 60-day tourist single-entry visa. The official pages do not explain the difference, so confirm the amount shown in Indonesia’s official application portal before paying.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official visa and entry guidance
Confirm Indonesia’s requirements directly with government authorities.
Open Indonesia C1 tourist visa
Apply online through the official portal. Immigration offices publish different C1 sponsor instructions: Central Jakarta lists a guarantor, while Bontang says ordinary passport holders generally can apply directly, subject to exceptions. Check the live portal for the instructions that apply to your passport and travel document, along with the current fee and document list.
Open All Indonesia arrival declaration
Who this guide covers
Short tourist visits to Indonesia with an ordinary Costa Rica passport. Residence, travel documents, and purpose can affect the rules. Confirm the official guidance before travel; border authorities decide admission and your permitted stay.
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