The C1 is Indonesia's tourist visit visa (Visa Kunjungan Wisata) for 60 days, which can be extended twice by 60 days each, letting you stay legally for up to 180 days. It's the main way to stay in Bali longer than a Visa on Arrival (B1, 60 days maximum) permits. Eligibility is by nationality — check your own passport on the official portal before applying.
C1 vs Visa on Arrival — the difference
- Visa on Arrival (B1): issued at the airport, 30 days + one extension to 60. Best for a short holiday.
- C1 visa: applied for online in advance (e-Visa) before you fly, gives 60 days up front and extends twice — up to 180 days. Best for a long trip or a "winter-over".
Both are single-entry and for tourism only (not work).
Documents for C1
- A passport valid for at least 6 months (12 months for travel documents other than a passport).
- A personal bank statement showing at least USD 2,000 (or equivalent) over the last 3 months — with name, period and balance.
- A colour photo, a retu or onward ticket, and a tourism purpose of visit.
- Sufficient funds for your stay.
How to apply
You apply for the C1 online on the official eVisa portal before travelling: upload your documents, pay the gove ment fee, and receive the e-Visa by email. At the border you enter on the already-approved visa.
Extending (and the key rule from 2025)
Extend before your current stay expires. Since May 2025 the process is: apply and pay online, then receive an invitation and attend an immigration office in person for biometrics (photo and fingerprints) and a short interview. Missing the appointment voids the extension. Each extension adds 60 days; there are two, up to 180 days total.
Common pitfalls
- An insufficient balance or too-recent bank statement is a common refusal reason — prepare it ahead of time.
- Errors uploading documents or paying on the portal — double-check details and keep your confirmations.
- Leaving the extension too late — process it early, not on the last day, or you risk overstaying (IDR 1,000,000 per day).
Before you apply — check what's current
Requirements, amounts and fees change from time to time. Confirm with the official sources — Imigrasi and eVisa Indonesia — before submitting your application.
We arrange tours and transfers on the island; you handle the visa and extension yourself, but for anything about routes or logistics in Bali, just message us.