Indonesia Visa Costs 2026: Complete Fee Guide for Every Visa Type

1. Tourist & Short-Stay Visa Costs

Tourist and short-stay visa costs in Indonesia are among the most affordable in Asia, making Indonesia an accessible destination for budget-conscious travelers. For a broader overview of which visa type is right for your situation, see our complete Indonesia visa guide. Here are the complete costs including all applicable fees:

Visa Exemption (Free Entry)

Citizens of approximately 90 countries can enter Indonesia free of charge for up to 30 days. Total cost: $0. However, the critical limitation is that no extension is available — you must depart after 30 days. There is no way to extend or convert a visa exemption entry into a longer stay without leaving Indonesia first.

Visa on Arrival (B213)

Item	IDR	USD
VoA entry fee	IDR 500,000	~$35
VoA single extension (30 days)	IDR 500,000	~$35
Total maximum 60-day VoA stay	IDR 1,000,000	~$70

The online VoA pre-purchase costs the same $35 government fee but saves significant queue time at busy airports. The online processing fee is the same — the convenience is the only benefit, but it can be worth it at Ngurah Rai (Bali) or Soekarno-Hatta (Jakarta) during peak periods.

B211 Tourist Visa (Pre-Arranged at Embassy)

For travelers applying through an Indonesian embassy before travel:

• Government fee: approximately $50–100 depending on nationality and embassy
• Some embassies charge additional administrative fees of $10–30
• Total typical cost: $50–130

The B211 tourist visa is less commonly used by travelers from VoA-eligible countries since the VoA is simpler and similarly priced. It is more relevant for nationalities that do not have VoA access or for travelers arriving at smaller entry points that do not offer VoA.

Overstay Penalties

Worth including in any cost discussion: overstaying any Indonesian visa results in a fine of IDR 1,000,000 (~$65) per day, capped at IDR 30,000,000 (~$1,950). This must be paid before departure. Additionally, repeat overstays can result in entry bans. Budget accordingly and never leave visa renewal to the last possible day.

2. Business Visa Costs (C2/D2)

Business visa costs for Indonesia depend heavily on whether you use an agent and whether you need express processing. Here are typical ranges:

C2 Single-Entry Business Visa

Cost Item	DIY	With Agent
Government application fee	$50–80	$50–80
Agent service fee	$0	$50–150
Express processing (optional)	$50–100	$50–100
Total typical range	$50–180	$100–330

D2 Multiple-Entry Business Visa

Cost Item	Amount
Government fee	$150–200
Agent service fee (if used)	$50–200
Total typical cost	$150–400/year

C2 vs D2 Annual Cost Analysis

For frequent Indonesia business travelers, understanding the break-even point matters:

• 1 trip/year: C2 at $50–130 vs D2 at $150–400 → C2 wins
• 2 trips/year: C2 at $100–260 vs D2 at $150–400 → Break-even or slight C2 advantage
• 3+ trips/year: C2 at $150–390+ vs D2 at $150–400 → D2 wins on simplicity and often on cost
• 5+ trips/year: C2 costs are clearly higher; D2 provides unlimited entries within validity period

The D2 also provides operational convenience beyond cost — no application process before each trip, predictable approval, and smoother entry at immigration when presenting a valid multiple-entry visa. See our C2 business visa guide for full application details.

3. E33G Remote Worker KITAS Costs

The E33G is Indonesia's official 1-year remote worker KITAS for foreign nationals employed abroad who wish to live in Indonesia. It replaced the informal B211A arrangement as the recommended path for foreign-employed remote workers.

E33G Cost Breakdown

Cost Item	IDR	USD Equivalent
Government application fee	IDR 13,000,000	~$900
Agent/lawyer fee (optional)	Varies	$200–500
Document preparation (translations, legalization)	Varies	$50–150
Total first year (with agent)	—	$1,150–1,550
Total first year (no agent)	—	$950–1,050

E33G Key Requirements

• Foreign employment contract (must work for a company registered outside Indonesia)
• Minimum income: USD 60,000 per year
• Bank statement showing minimum USD 2,000
• No authorization to work for Indonesian clients or companies

The E33G provides a clean, official legal status for remote workers — a significant improvement over the ambiguous B211A social visa arrangement that many nomads previously used. Processing takes approximately 7–14 days. The permit is valid for 1 year and renewable.

4. Work KITAS Costs

Work KITAS costs are significantly higher than tourist or social visa costs because they involve multiple government approval processes across different ministries. Understanding who pays what is also important, as most costs are traditionally employer-borne in Indonesian corporate practice.

Government Fees (Annual)

Fee Item	Amount (USD)	Who Typically Pays
RPTKA approval (foreign worker utilization plan)	$80–100/year	Employer
IMTA (work permit — izin mempekerjakan TKA)	$1,200/year typical	Employer
KITAS application fee	$130–200	Employer
KITAS card issuance	~$35	Employer
Total government fees per year	~$1,450–1,535	Employer

Professional/Legal Fees

Service	Typical Cost	Notes
Immigration lawyer/agent (annual)	$500–2,000	Depends on complexity and firm
Employee medical check	$100–200	Employee pays or employer covers
Document preparation	$50–100	Notarization, copies, etc.

First-Year Total Cost Range

Including all government fees and professional assistance:

• Minimum (simple case, experienced employer): ~$2,000
• Typical (standard corporate KITAS): $2,500–3,000
• Complex cases (specialist roles, multiple approvals): $3,500–4,500+

Key note on who pays: In standard corporate employment practice in Indonesia, the employer pays all KITAS-related costs — government fees, legal fees, and medical check costs. This is treated as part of the employment package. Some employers deduct these costs from salaries, but established multinational companies typically cover KITAS costs entirely as a cost of doing business with international staff. If an employer is asking you to personally fund your work KITAS, this is worth negotiating.

KITAS renewal is cheaper: Subsequent annual renewals of a work KITAS cost significantly less than the first year because the RPTKA and company-side approvals are already in place. Renewal government fees and legal costs typically total $1,200–2,000/year for established arrangements.

5. Retirement KITAS Costs

Indonesia's retirement KITAS is one of the more affordable long-term visa options when measured against what you receive — a legitimate multi-year residence permit with a straightforward annual process.

E33F — Standard 1-Year Retirement KITAS

Cost Item	Low Estimate	High Estimate
Government application fee	$200	$300
Medical check (required)	$100	$150
Agent/lawyer fee (optional)	$200	$500
Document preparation	$30	$80
Total first year (with agent)	$530	$1,030
Total first year (no agent)	$330	$530

E33E — Premium 5-Year Retirement KITAS

Cost Item	Low Estimate	High Estimate
Government application fee	$400	$600
Medical check (required)	$100	$150
Agent/lawyer fee (optional)	$300	$600
Total initial cost (with agent)	$800	$1,350
Annualized cost over 5 years (with agent)	$160/year	$270/year

E33E vs E33F: The Long-Term Math

Over a 5-year period, the E33E is dramatically more cost-efficient than 5 separate E33F renewals:

• 5 years on E33F: $530–1,030 per year x 5 = $2,650–5,150 total
• 5 years on E33E: $800–1,350 one-time + 1 renewal = $1,000–1,800 total

The E33E saves $1,500–3,000 over 5 years compared to annual E33F renewals. For retirees who are committed to Indonesia long-term, the E33E is clearly the better financial choice, assuming they meet the higher income threshold ($3,000/month vs $1,500/month).

6. Family KITAS Costs

Family KITAS costs are unique because they include a significant one-time document preparation cost that doesn't recur in subsequent years. This upfront cost can be substantial depending on your home country's legalization requirements.

E31A — Spouse of Indonesian Citizen (First Year)

Cost Item	Low	High
Government application fee	$200	$300
Document legalization (from home country)	$200	$600
Certified Indonesian translations	$100	$200
Agent/lawyer fee	$300	$600
Medical check	$100	$150
First year total	$900	$1,850

Annual Renewal Costs (After First Year)

Once the documents are in order and the initial KITAS is established, renewal is significantly cheaper:

• Government renewal fee: $200–300
• Medical check (may be required): $100–150
• Agent assistance (optional): $150–300
• Annual renewal total: $300–750

Why Document Legalization Costs Vary So Much

The $200–600 range for document legalization depends primarily on your home country:

• Hague Apostille Convention countries (US, UK, Australia, most of Europe): Apostille process is standardized and typically costs $30–150 per document
• Non-Apostille countries: Full diplomatic legalization chain (notary → regional → national → foreign ministry → Indonesian embassy) can cost $200–500+ per document
• Indonesian embassy authentication fees: Typically $20–50 per document

E31B — Dependent Spouse of KITAS Holder

Costs are similar to E31A but without the same document complexity in some cases. If the primary KITAS holder's employer handles the process, dependent KITAS costs may be covered as part of the corporate expat package. Typical first-year total: $700–1,500. Annual renewal: $300–600.

7. Investment KITAS Costs

Investment KITAS costs are the most variable and potentially the highest of any visa category. However, it is important to keep perspective: the visa fees themselves are modest relative to the minimum capital investment required.

PT PMA Establishment Costs (One-Time)

Most investment KITAS applications require establishing a PT PMA (foreign-owned Indonesian company):

PT PMA Setup Item	Low	High
Indonesian notary fees	$500	$1,000
Legal firm fees (full PT PMA service)	$1,000	$3,000
BKPM/OSS registration process	Included in legal	Included in legal
Bank account setup and minimum deposit	Varies	Varies
PT PMA setup total	$1,500	$4,000

E28A Investment KITAS Annual Costs

Cost Item	Amount
Government KITAS application fee	$300–500
KITAS card issuance	~$35
Annual legal/agent maintenance	$500–1,500
Medical check	$100–150
Annual KITAS cost	$935–2,185/year

Total First-Year Investment KITAS Cost

PT PMA establishment ($1,500–4,000) + first-year KITAS ($935–2,185) = $2,435–6,185 total first-year cost (excluding the actual investment capital requirement, which starts at $500,000+ for most E28A applications).

The visa cost is genuinely minor in the context of the investment — for someone investing $500,000+, spending $3,000–6,000 on proper legal structure and immigration is a sound and necessary cost. Attempting to cut corners on the legal setup for an investment KITAS is a false economy that leads to costly problems later.

8. Full Cost Comparison Table

This master table summarizes all visa costs discussed in this guide for easy comparison and budgeting:

Visa Type	Code	One-Time Setup	Annual Gov Fee	Agent/Legal	Typical First Year
Visa Exemption	—	$0	$0	$0	$0 (30 days only)
Visa on Arrival	B213	$0	$35/entry	Optional	$35–70 (60 days max)
Remote Worker KITAS	E33G	$0	IDR 13,000,000 (~$900)	Optional $200–500	$950–1,550/year
Business Single	C2	$0	$50–80/trip	Optional $50–150	$50–230/trip
Business Multiple	D2	$0	$150–200/yr	Optional $50–200	$150–400/year
Student Visa	B211E	$0	$50–100	Optional	$50–150/semester
Work KITAS	C313	$0	~$1,500	$500–2,000	$2,000–4,000/yr (employer pays)
Retirement 1yr	E33F	$0	$200–300	Optional $200–500	$500–1,030/year
Retirement 5yr	E33E	$0	$400–600/5yr	Optional $300–600	$800–1,350/5 years
Spouse KITAS	E31A	$300–800 doc prep	$200–300	$300–600	$900–1,850 first yr
Dependent KITAS	E31B/H	$200–600 doc prep	$200–300	$200–400	$700–1,500 first yr
Investor KITAS	E28A	$1,500–4,000 PT PMA	$300–500	$500–1,500	$2,500–6,200 first yr

Key Cost Insights

The E33G offers a legitimate, clean legal status for remote workers. At around $900–1,550 for a 1-year permit, the E33G Remote Worker KITAS provides formal residence status for foreign-employed remote workers — replacing the ambiguous practice of cycling on social visas. The income requirement (USD 60,000/year) targets the permit at established remote workers rather than casual visitors.

KITAS first-year costs are front-loaded. For family and investment KITAS types, the first year is significantly more expensive than subsequent renewals due to document preparation, legal setup, and establishment costs. Year 2 onwards is typically 40–60% cheaper than year 1. Don't let first-year costs discourage you from a visa category that is right for your long-term situation.

Agent fees are genuinely optional for simple visas. For VoA, extensions, and even C2 business visas, experienced travelers can absolutely handle the process themselves. Agent fees become more valuable — and essentially necessary — for KITAS applications where errors cause significant delays and costs.

Exchange rate matters. Many Indonesian government fees are denominated in IDR and some in USD. The USD equivalents in this guide use an approximate rate of IDR 14,500 per USD. Exchange rates fluctuate — always check current rates and factor in bank/transfer fees when calculating actual costs in your home currency.