Bali’s beaches, the temples of Yogyakarta and the islands of Komodo draw millions of visitors to Indonesia every year, and Pakistanis are among the keen travellers asking how to get there. If you search online, you will find plenty of pages claiming that Pakistanis can simply fly in and get a visa on arrival. That claim is wrong, and acting on it can ruin a trip before it starts.
This guide explains the Indonesia visit visa exactly as Indonesia’s own immigration authorities describe it: which visa Pakistanis must apply for, the official fee, the document list, how long you can stay, and how to apply online from Pakistan. Every rule below comes from official Indonesian government pages, which were checked in October 2026. Where official pages disagree or stay silent, that is stated plainly rather than guessed.
Key Facts at a Glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Visa needed by Pakistanis | Yes. Pakistan is not on Indonesia’s 97-country Visa on Arrival list, so you must hold a visa before departure. |
| Correct visa | C1 Single-Entry Tourism visa, applied for online through the official e-visa portal (evisa.imigrasi.go.id). |
| Maximum stay | Up to 60 days per visit, extendable. The visa must be used to enter Indonesia within 90 days of issue. |
| Official fee | The official e-visa pages list either IDR 1,000,000 or IDR 1,500,000 for the tourist visa, a discrepancy explained below. |
| Processing time | Most tourist visas are processed within 5 working days. |
| Funds proof | Personal bank statement for the last 3 months showing a minimum balance of USD 2,000 or equivalent. |
| Passport validity | At least 6 months. |
| Arrival card | The All Indonesia arrival card is mandatory and must be submitted within 3 days before arrival. |
| Overstay fine | IDR 1,000,000 per day. |
Do Pakistanis Need a Visa for Indonesia?
Yes. Indonesia offers Visa on Arrival (and its electronic version, e-VOA) to the citizens of 97 countries. Pakistan is not on that list. Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration publishes the full list of eligible nationalities, and its guidance is explicit: if your country is not among the 97, you apply for an e-visa through the official e-visa website before departure.
This is the single most important fact in this guide, because it contradicts a great deal of what circulates on social media and travel forums:
- You cannot get a visa on arrival at Jakarta, Bali or any other Indonesian airport on a Pakistani passport.
- The e-VOA (electronic Visa on Arrival) is likewise not available to Pakistanis.
- You must hold your visa before you board your flight.
Indonesia does not issue a separate visa called a “tourist visa” as a distinct product name on the e-visa portal. The visa tourists use is the C1 Single-Entry Tourism visa (index C1), which covers tourism, visiting friends or family, and transit. If you have been searching for an “Indonesia tourist visa”, the C1 is the visa you are looking for. Travel agents sometimes still refer to it by its older index, B211A, so do not be confused if you see that name on agency websites.
What the C1 Tourism Visa Lets You Do
The official e-visa FAQ lists the permitted activities for the tourist visa:
- Tourism and sightseeing.
- Visiting friends or family.
- Transit through Indonesia.
- Attending meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions as a participant.
The visa allows a stay of up to 60 days, and it can be extended. Once issued, you must enter Indonesia within 90 days; the 60-day stay is counted from the day you arrive, not from the day the visa is issued.
There are firm limits as well:
- You cannot work. The official page prohibits “any profit-making activities in any form” on this visa.
- You cannot appear as a speaker at events. Even unpaid speaking engagements are prohibited on the tourist visa.
- You cannot stay beyond your permit. Overstaying attracts a fine of IDR 1,000,000 per day, and violations can lead to fines, deportation or other legal charges.
Who Can Apply
The C1 tourist visa is open to foreign nationals travelling for tourism, family visits or transit, including Pakistani ordinary passport holders. There is no separate quota or invitation requirement stated on the official e-visa pages. The application is judged on the documents you submit, and the strongest files are the honest, complete ones: a genuine travel plan, a passport with at least 6 months of validity, and bank statements that clearly show the required balance over the last 3 months.
Documents Required
The official e-visa document list for the C1 tourism visa is short. You need:
- A passport valid for at least 6 months (other travel documents must be valid for 12 months).
- A personal bank statement for the last 3 months showing a minimum balance of USD 2,000 or equivalent, including the account holder’s name, the statement period and the balance.
- A recent colour photograph.
That is the complete list on the official C1 page. A few things worth noting, because travel agencies often claim otherwise:
- Return ticket: not listed on the official C1 document checklist. Airlines and immigration officers may still ask about your onward travel in practice, so having a return or onward booking remains sensible, but it is not part of the official visa document list.
- Hotel booking: not listed on the official C1 document checklist.
- Travel insurance: not listed on the official C1 document checklist.
- Sponsor or guarantor letter: not listed on the official C1 document checklist. Some third-party sites claim a sponsor is needed; Indonesia’s own e-visa page does not say so.
- Photo specifications: the official page asks only for a “recent colour photograph” and does not publish dimensions or background requirements on the C1 page. A standard passport-style photo is the safe choice.
Financial Requirements
The funds rule is the part of the application that most deserves your attention. The official requirement is a personal bank statement covering the last 3 months with a minimum balance of USD 2,000 or equivalent. The statement must show your name, the period it covers and the balance. A single large deposit just before applying, with a thin history behind it, is weaker than a steady balance across the full three months. If you are a salaried employee, the statements should align with your employment documents; if you are self-employed, they should align with your business activity. Keep the story of your money simple and true.
Visa Fees
| Item | Official figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| C1 Single-Entry Tourism visa | IDR 1,000,000 | Official e-visa FAQ (tourism page) |
| C1 Single-Entry Tourism visa | IDR 1,500,000 | Official e-visa FAQ (second tourism page) |
| Visa on Arrival (for reference; not available to Pakistanis) | Rp 500,000 | Yogyakarta Immigration Office (official) |
| Transit visit visa | IDR 2,000,000 | Official e-visa FAQ (transit page) |
| Overstay fine | IDR 1,000,000 per day | Yogyakarta Immigration Office (official) |
The two different tourist-visa figures deserve an honest explanation. Two official pages on Indonesia’s e-visa portal describe the same tourist visa (up to 60 days, extendable, same permitted activities) but list different costs: one says IDR 1,000,000 and the other says IDR 1,500,000. The page titles do not make clear which visa index each page describes, so neither figure can be treated as definitively the C1 price. Budget for the higher figure, and confirm the exact amount shown at the payment step on the portal before you pay. No official reciprocity surcharge or service charge specific to Pakistan was found on any official page. Payment on the portal is made through SIMPONI or by Mastercard, Visa or JCB card.
How to Apply: Step by Step
Indonesia’s official route for nationalities outside the VOA list is the e-visa portal. The process, as the portal itself describes it, runs in three stages: Apply, Pay, Download.
Step 1: Prepare your documents. Scan or photograph your passport (valid at least 6 months), your 3-month bank statement showing at least USD 2,000, and a recent colour photograph. Check that every scan is legible before you begin.
Step 2: Apply on the official portal. Go to evisa.imigrasi.go.id, the official e-visa website of Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration, and start a new application for the C1 Single-Entry Tourism visa. Enter your identity details exactly as they appear in your passport.
Step 3: Pay the visa fee. Pay through the portal using SIMPONI or a Mastercard, Visa or JCB card. Confirm the fee shown at this step, given the IDR 1,000,000 versus IDR 1,500,000 discrepancy noted above.
Step 4: Download your e-visa. Once approved, download the electronic visa. Most tourist visas are processed within 5 working days, though incomplete applications take longer.
Step 5: Submit the All Indonesia arrival card. Within 3 days before your arrival in Indonesia, submit the mandatory arrival card through the All Indonesia application. Since October 2025 this has been required of all travellers arriving in Indonesia.
Applying Through the Embassy
Indonesia maintains an Embassy in Islamabad and a Consulate General in Karachi, and the embassy in Islamabad runs a consular portal. However, no Pakistan-specific tourist-visa checklist or submission route could be found on the official embassy or consulate pages, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs page for the Islamabad mission would not load at the time of checking. No VFS Global or other outsourced visa application centre for Indonesia was found in Pakistan on any official page. The e-visa portal is the official route the immigration authorities themselves point non-VOA nationalities to, so it is the route this guide recommends.
Processing Time
The official e-visa FAQ states that most tourist visas are processed within 5 working days, and that processing may take longer if the required information is incomplete or missing. Apply at least two to three weeks before your intended travel date to leave room for any follow-up. The 5-working-day figure is a processing estimate, not a guarantee, and it does not include the time you spend preparing documents.
After Approval: Entering Indonesia
Your e-visa is electronic. Carry a printed copy with your passport when you travel, along with the same documents you applied with, in case an immigration officer asks to see them. On arrival you will go through immigration control, where your e-visa is checked against your passport. Remember that the visa must be used within 90 days of issue, and your permitted stay of up to 60 days begins on the day you enter.
If you wish to stay longer, the official guidance says the visa can be extended or converted into another visa or stay permit. Extension applications are handled by immigration offices inside Indonesia. Third-party sites quote specific extension counts and total stay limits, but those figures do not appear on the official pages checked for this guide, so confirm the current extension rules with an Indonesian immigration office before relying on them.
Common Mistakes Pakistani Applicants Make
- Flying in expecting a visa on arrival. This is the costliest mistake. Pakistan is not on the VOA list, and airlines can deny boarding to passengers without the required visa.
- Applying on a fake or unofficial “e-visa” website. Use only evisa.imigrasi.go.id, the official portal. Imitation sites charge extra fees for the same application or harvest passport data.
- Submitting a weak bank statement. A last-minute deposit to reach USD 2,000, or a statement that omits the account name or period, invites refusal. Show three genuine months.
- Ignoring the arrival card. The All Indonesia arrival card is mandatory within 3 days before arrival and is separate from the visa itself.
- Overstaying. At IDR 1,000,000 per day, even a short overstay is expensive, and it can lead to deportation and future entry problems.
- Working or speaking at events on the tourist visa. Both are explicitly prohibited and can end with fines or deportation.
Why Visit Indonesia
Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago, with more than 17,500 islands, and its variety is the reason travellers return. Most Pakistani visitors head first to Bali, with its beaches, temples and rice terraces, but the country’s most famous single landmark is Borobudur Temple in Central Java: an 8th- and 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist monument and UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the great architectural wonders of Southeast Asia.
Beyond Bali and Borobudur, travellers visit Yogyakarta for Javanese culture, Komodo National Park for the dragons, Raja Ampat for diving, and Jakarta as the gateway city. Domestic flights are cheap and frequent, so combining two or three islands in one trip is normal. Plan your itinerary before you apply: a clear plan strengthens the “genuine visitor” picture your application presents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Pakistanis get an Indonesia visa on arrival?
No. Pakistan is not among the 97 nationalities eligible for Visa on Arrival or e-VOA. Pakistani passport holders must obtain the C1 Single-Entry Tourism e-visa before departure through evisa.imigrasi.go.id.
What is the Indonesia visa fee for Pakistanis in 2026?
Two official e-visa pages list different figures for the tourist visa: IDR 1,000,000 on one page and IDR 1,500,000 on another. Budget for the higher amount and confirm the exact fee at the payment step on the official portal.
How much bank balance is required for the Indonesia visit visa?
The official requirement is a personal bank statement for the last 3 months showing a minimum balance of USD 2,000 or equivalent, with your name, the statement period and the balance clearly shown.
Do I need a sponsor or invitation letter for the Indonesia tourist visa?
No sponsor or guarantor document appears on the official C1 document checklist. The official list has only three items: a passport valid at least 6 months, the 3-month bank statement, and a recent colour photograph.
How long does Indonesia e-visa processing take?
Most tourist visas are processed within 5 working days, according to the official e-visa FAQ. Incomplete applications take longer, so apply at least two to three weeks before you travel.
How long can I stay in Indonesia on the tourist visa?
Up to 60 days per visit, and the visa is extendable. You must enter Indonesia within 90 days of the visa being issued.
Can I extend my Indonesia tourist visa?
Yes, the official guidance says the visa can be extended or converted to another stay permit. Specific extension counts and maximum total stays quoted by third-party sites are not stated on the official pages, so confirm current rules with an Indonesian immigration office.
What is the All Indonesia arrival card?
Since October 2025, all travellers arriving in Indonesia must submit an arrival card through the All Indonesia application within 3 days before arrival. It is mandatory and separate from the visa.
Can I work in Indonesia on the C1 tourist visa?
No. Any profit-making activity is prohibited, as is appearing as a speaker at events. Violations can lead to fines, deportation or other legal charges.
Is there an Indonesian visa application centre in Pakistan?
No VFS Global or other outsourced visa centre for Indonesia was found in Pakistan on any official page. The official route for Pakistani applicants is the e-visa portal at evisa.imigrasi.go.id.
Related Guides
If you are comparing Southeast Asian destinations, see our guides to the Malaysia visit visa from Pakistan, the Thailand visit visa from Pakistan and the Singapore visit visa from Pakistan. If you prefer a destination with an online e-Visa system, read our Turkey visit visa from Pakistan guide, which explains Turkey’s e-Visa eligibility for Pakistani passport holders.
Disclaimer
TourPointGo is an independent information website, not a government authority, embassy, visa consultancy or law firm. Visa rules change; always confirm the current requirements on Indonesia’s official e-visa portal (evisa.imigrasi.go.id) before you apply or travel. This guide was researched against official Indonesian government pages in October 2026. No document or application step described here guarantees approval.
Official sources
- The Official eVisa website for Indonesia, Directorate General of Immigration: https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/
- Official e-visa FAQ, tourist visa (stay, fee, documents, permitted and prohibited activities): http://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/front/faq/aff9642b-0b57-443f-8de1-a51601de0ebb
- Official e-visa FAQ, tourist visa (fee, processing time, funds proof): https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id:443/front/faq/dd5c2220-28a7-4024-9a10-82f30a09e0d2?hl=en-GB
- Official e-visa FAQ, transit visit visa: https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id:443/front/faq/6bcc2a50-6b74-4b48-ad41-b446127b5955
- How to get an Indonesia Visa on Arrival, Kantor Imigrasi Kelas I Non TPI Yogyakarta (official immigration office; 97-country VOA list, e-visa route for other nationalities): https://jogja.imigrasi.go.id/how-to-get-an-indonesia-visa-on-arrival/
- Extending Indonesia Visa on Arrival, Kantor Imigrasi Kelas I Non TPI Yogyakarta (overstay fine IDR 1,000,000 per day): https://jogja.imigrasi.go.id/extending-indonesia-visa-on-arrival-101/
- e-Consular Service, Embassy of Indonesia Washington DC (All Indonesia app requirement from October 2025): https://consular.embassyofindonesia.org/visa/dsv/getstarted.html
- Konsuler Islamabad, Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Islamabad: https://www.konsuler-islamabad.com/
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