11/10/2016
Agent Extending the 30 Day Visa in Bali
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If you’re considering moving to Bali, or just want to enjoy an extended vacation, one of the easiest ways to do so without getting attached to a lengthier or slightly more complex Visa situation is to opt for the 30 day Visa on Arrival (VOA), which can be extended one time for a total stay of 60 days or less.
Below we have outlined the steps to successfully extend your 30 day VOA, though we recommend keeping an eye on the latest developments, as the requirements are known to change from year to year.
How to Extend your 30 Day VOA in Bali
Good to Know:
This may vary depending your departure airport or airline, but we were required to show our exit tickets from Indonesia (booked for day 58 after our arrival) before being allowed to board our flight to Bali for the first time. If you are moving to Bali (and didn’t get a Social Visa while still in your home country) or are on an extended vacation without a specific end date, I recommend purchasing an inexpensive one-way ticket to Singapore within 30 to 60 days from the day you arrive. You may want to contact your airline ahead of time to avoid any costly last minute plane ticket purchases.
If you intend to stay in Bali for 30 days or less, residents of 169 countries (including the U.S. and Australia!) may now enter on a free 30 day VOA.
If you plan on staying in Bali for 31 to 60 days, DO NOT opt for the free 30 day VOA, as it cannot be extended. Instead, purchase the $35 USD Visa on Arrival at the immigration counter at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport, which can be extended for a stay not to exceed 60 days.
The 60 day VOA is not equal to 2 months. The day you arrive counts as day 1, so avoid any trouble by counting your days correctly! The fee for overstaying your Visa is a steep 300,000 IDR per day.
After purchasing your VOA at the airport, you will need to either 1) hire a agen service to handle the extension process, which requires 3 separate trips to the same immigration office (approximately $50 USD), or 2) prepare the documents and do it yourself (approximately $26 USD).
Personally, unless you plan on traveling around a ton or simply don’t want to have to worry about it, I recommend extending it yourself. It’s fairly straightforward, not overly time-consuming (once you’re at the office), and cheaper than hiring an agent. Plus, if you plan on staying in Bali for more than 60 days, you’re likely going to have to familiarize yourself with the immigration office process anyway.
Bali Immigration Offices
There are currently 3 immigration offices in Bali. Since you’ll need to go to the same office a total of 3 times (likely all within a week to 10 days), you’ll want to choose the one that’s most convenient.
Nusa Dua (South Bali) – Formerly the office on Ngurah Rai Bypass Road in Kuta, it has now moved to Jl. Taman Jimbaran no.1, Mumbul, Kuta Selatan, District Nusa Dua, Bali.
Renon (Denpasar, Southeast Bali) – Jl. D.I. Pandjaitan No.3, Dangin Puri Klod, Denpasar Timur, Bali. Phone: 0361.227.828
Singaraja (North Bali) – Jl. Seririt, Desa Pemaron, Singaraja, Kec. Buleleng, Bali. Phone: 0362.321.74
Give yourself at least 7 business days (or more) to take care of your VOA extension, and pay special attention to holidays and local celebrations when the offices will be closed, which could cause delays. Offices are typically open from 8am to 4pm (and closed from 12 to 1pm for lunch), Monday through Friday.
Pro Tips: Get there as early as possible to avoid long lines, crowds and midday traffic, and be sure to wear appropriate clothing (pants, long skirts, or basically anything that doesn’t look like you just came from the club or the beach). There was a poster of Kate Middleton as an example of appropriate clothing, and Rihanna as an example of inappropriate clothing, if that helps you.
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