Indonesia Visa for UK Citizens (2026): Bali Rules for British Travellers

Do British citizens need a visa for Bali?

Yes. UK passport holders need a visa, but they qualify for the e-Visa on Arrival (eVOA). It's valid for 30 days and can be extended once by 30 days.

Should Brits get the eVOA before flying?

We'd say yes. Applying online means you walk past the visa-on-arrival counter, which on busy mornings can add an hour to your arrival. Visa Nest processes eVOAs from €55.

I'm planning a long winter in Bali. What then?

If you're escaping the UK winter for 3–6 months, the Tourist Visa C1 is the smarter choice: 60 days on arrival, extendable up to 180 days. It avoids the scramble of leaving and re-entering.

Can I extend my visa without leaving Bali?

Yes. Both the eVOA (once) and the C1 (several times) can be extended inside Indonesia. The eVOA extension through Visa Nest is €64, fully online.

What do most British travellers get wrong?

Counting days. Your arrival day counts as day one. A 30-day eVOA that starts on 1 March ends on 30 March, not 31 March. Missing it by one day costs IDR 1,000,000.

Before you fly

• •Passport valid 6+ months
• •Onward ticket out of Indonesia
• •Visa approval PDF saved offline
• •Bali tourist levy paid
• •Arrival card done online

Send us your dates on WhatsApp and we'll confirm the best visa. Visa Nest is a private visa agent; final decisions sit with Indonesian Immigration.