How to Extend Your Visa in Indonesia: Rules, Fees, and Best Options (2025 Guide)

Jul 2, 2025 | Indonesian Visa

Planning to stay longer in Bali, Yogyakarta, or the Gili Islands and wondering how to extend your visa in Indonesia? Whether you’re here for a holiday, remote work, or a spiritual break — knowing your visa extension options can help you avoid unnecessary fines or last-minute exits.

This guide covers how visa extensions work in 2025, where to apply, how much it costs, and what to avoid.

📝 Which Visas Can Be Extended?
1. e-VOA / Visa on Arrival
Valid for 30 days initially

Can be extended once for another 30 days

Total stay: 60 days

Extension must be done before expiry

You can apply for the extension online via evisa.imigrasi.go.id or through a visa agent like 8988 Indonesia.

2. Visit Visa B211A (Tourism or Business)
Valid for 60 days, can be extended 2x for 60 days each

Total stay: up to 180 days (6 months)

Must apply through a local sponsor or visa agency

📍 Where Can You Extend Your Visa?
You can extend your visa at most immigration offices across Indonesia, such as in:

Bali (Denpasar, Jimbaran, Singaraja)

Jakarta (Jakarta Selatan, Barat, Timur, Utara)

Yogyakarta

Surabaya

Lombok

Medan

Processing time usually takes 3–7 working days depending on the office and workload.

💵 How Much Does a Visa Extension Cost?
e-VOA Extension: IDR 500,000 (≈ USD 35)

B211A Extension: Around IDR 2,000,000 – IDR 2,500,000 depending on your agent

Overstay penalty: IDR 1,000,000 per day

🛑 Note: Prices and policies may change — always confirm with official sources or your visa provider.

⛔ What Happens If You Overstay?
Overstaying in Indonesia — even for just 1 day — results in an automatic fine of IDR 1,000,000 per day. Serious overstays may lead to deportation or blacklist status.

If you’re unsure about your expiry date, always check your stamp or visa validity and consider renewing at least 7 days before expiration.

🤝 Make It Easy with 8988 Indonesia
Worried about long queues at immigration? Confused about which visa you’re holding? Or don’t want to risk mistakes during the process?

Let 8988 Indonesia handle your visa extension. Whether you’re in Bali, Jakarta, or Lombok, we provide fast, reliable visa assistance with local expertise.

✈ Stay Longer, Stress Less — With 8988 Indonesia
8988 Indonesia helps you:

✅ Extend your visa without hassle
✅ Avoid fines and legal issues
✅ Save time by skipping complex paperwork
✅ Get real-time support from locals

Enjoy Indonesia longer, legally and safely — extend your visa with 8988 Indonesia today.

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