Thirty days, no fee — but not extendable
Most citizens of ASEAN member states enter Bali visa-free for 30 days of tourism. There is one crucial detail to understand: unlike the Visa on Arrival, this visa-free stay cannot be extended.
If you hold a passport from most ASEAN member states, you can enter Bali visa-free for 30 days for tourism, with no visa fee to pay. It is the most convenient entry of all. The single most important thing to know is that the 30-day visa-free entry is not extendable. This is the key difference from the Visa on Arrival, which can be extended once for a further 30 days. If you need to stay longer than 30 days, you should enter on a VOA or another visa instead.
Visa-free entry applies to most citizens of ASEAN member states, including Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and Myanmar. Entry is granted for tourism for up to 30 days.
It is reserved for genuine short visits. It is not a work permit and cannot be used for paid employment in Indonesia.
Both visa-free entry and the Visa on Arrival give you 30 days. The difference is what happens next. The VOA can be extended once for an additional 30 days, for a total of 60. Visa-free entry cannot be extended at all.
So if there is any chance you will want to stay beyond 30 days, it is often wiser to enter on a VOA from the outset, even though it carries the IDR 500,000 fee, simply because it preserves the option to extend.
Because the visa-free entry cannot be extended, the way to stay longer is to choose a different entry type before you arrive. The Visa on Arrival gives you up to 60 days, and longer stays are possible with other visa categories. We can advise on the cleanest route for your dates so you never find yourself needing more time than your entry allows.
Visa-free does not mean fee-free everywhere. Every foreign tourist, including ASEAN visitors, pays the one-time Bali tourism levy of IDR 150,000 through the official Love Bali system. It is separate from any visa and is best paid online before arrival to avoid queues.
| Country | Entry | Stay | Extendable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | Visa-free | 30 days | No |
| Singapore | Visa-free | 30 days | No |
| Thailand | Visa-free | 30 days | No |
| Brunei | Visa-free | 30 days | No |
| Philippines | Visa-free | 30 days | No |
| Cambodia | Visa-free | 30 days | No |
| Laos | Visa-free | 30 days | No |
| Vietnam | Visa-free | 30 days | No |
| Myanmar | Visa-free | 30 days | No |
Reflects official 2026 rules for tourism entry and excludes the separate IDR 150,000 Bali tourism levy. Confirm your eligibility before travelling.
Most ASEAN nationals, including those from Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and Myanmar, can enter visa-free for 30 days of tourism.
No visa fee applies. However, the separate IDR 150,000 Bali tourism levy still applies to every foreign tourist.
No. Visa-free entry cannot be extended. This is the key difference from the Visa on Arrival, which can be extended once for a further 30 days.
Enter on a Visa on Arrival instead, which allows up to 60 days, or choose another visa category. We can help you pick the right one before you book.
Overstaying carries a daily fine, commonly IDR 1,000,000 per day. Because visa-free entry cannot be extended, plan your departure within the 30 days or switch to an extendable entry type.
