Home Blog An Advanced Guide to Bali Visa Requirements for US Citizens Bali | Immigration Services | Indonesia An Advanced Guide to Bali Visa Requirements for US Citizens InCorp Editorial Team 1 April 2020 4 minutes reading time Table of Contents Available Bali Visas & Requirements for US Citizens Can’t Find Your Own Bali Visa Sponsor? Bali Visa Scams and How to Avoid Them How Cekindo can Assist Your Bali Visa Application Indonesia has more than 17,000 islands and Bali still stands out of the crowd in terms of tourism. Among countless tropical destinations across Indonesia, Bali, a bustling island, has always been one of the preferred destinations in the world for many citizens from the United States to live, work and study. This makes it important to know the Bali visa requirements for US citizens. The laid-back lifestyle, advancing transportation and air connection, and beautiful landscapes have made this island tempting for a lot of US investors, tourists, and people seeking a new life. Of course, the first thing you need to consider when leaving your country and come to Bali is the visa application. Depending on the length of your visit to Bali, there are different options for a Bali visa for US citizens. Therefore, you need to find out which one you need and if you’ll require a local sponsor. Here’s a guideline to help you with a Bali Visa for US citizens. Available Bali Visas & Requirements for US Citizens US citizens can choose among many Bali visa types based on the duration and purpose of their stay in Bali. Check our list below to see which one may fit you. Bali Visa for Short Stay This visa is free and you can get them at the immigration counter once you arrive in Bali. It allows US citizens to stay in Bali for 30 days only and it cannot be extended. Bali Visa for Longer Stay There are several Bali visas that permit you to stay in Bali longer than 30 days. Visa on Arrival (VoA) US citizens can stay in Bali with a VoA for 30 days. However, a VoA can be extended for another 30 days. You should apply for this visa once you arrive at the immigration counter in Bali. Social and Cultural Visa B-211 B-211 can be applied at an Indonesian embassy in the United States. The validity of a B-211 is 60 days and can be extended up to four times. A sponsor letter is compulsory. Single-entry and Multiple-entry Business Visas You can stay in Bali for 60 days with this visa type only when you use this visa for business activities that do not generate profits. You will need a visa sponsorship for a business visa as well. Can’t Find Your Own Bali Visa Sponsor? A Bali visa sponsor has to be a registered local organization, a local company, or an Indonesian. However, it may be hard for foreigners to get a sponsor if they don’t have any connections in Bali. If you can’t find your own Bali visa sponsor, you can work with Cekindo in order to secure your visa effortlessly. Bali Visa Scams and How to Avoid Them Don’t be surprised that visa scam is a common occurrence in Bali. Here are some of the notorious visa scams – just be careful and you’ll be fine. Unregistered visa agents Agents offering fake job opportunities Email and phone scams requesting payments Upfront payment request How Cekindo can Assist Your Bali Visa Application Cekindo is a visa application and business consulting firm working in partnership with the Indonesian government to help you with Bali visa requirements for US citizens or nationals from all over the world. We can assist you in securing tourist and business visas, as well as extending your visa so that you don’t have to worry about going through all the complex procedures. Our visa consultants have plenty of experience in dealing with the most complex visa issues, and they are fluent in English and Indonesian. Find a wide range of information about your Bali visa from Cekindo by accessing publications, articles, and important information on our website. Or, get in touch with us directly through the form below. Read Full Bio Verified by David Susandi Branch Manager – Bali Office at InCorp Indonesia Holding 11 years of experience in various roles, including project manager, operational manager, and corporate strategist, David Susandi is a prominent figure for many entrepreneurial organizations expanding in Indonesia. Frequently Asked Questions Can a business visa be used as a work permit in Indonesia? No, a business visa can only be used for non-income-generating business purposes, such as attending business meetings, seminars, exhibitions, or training. To work in Indonesia, you must apply for a proper work permit and a limited (KITAS) or permanent (KITAP) stay permit. Can anyone become my visa sponsor? For business and work visas, the sponsor must be a company legally registered in Indonesia. Regarding social-cultural and retirement visas and KITAS & KITAP, the sponsor must be an Indonesian legal entity or a citizen. InCorp provides visa sponsorship should you require this service. What is an Indonesian family KITAS/ITAS? Can I work in Indonesia under this stay permit? An Indonesian Family KITAS/ITAS is issued to family members. They can be a spouse and/or children under 18. It is illegal to work in Indonesia with a family KITAS/ITAS. To work legally, a Work ITAS is required. How long is the visa application process, and will my visa be valid? The duration depends on the visa type.The duration depends on the visa type: Work and stay permits take approximately two months. If the applicant is a company director, the visa is valid for one year. For other positions, the visa is valid for six months. Multiple-entry business visas take approximately one week and will be valid for one year. Single-entry business and social-cultural visas take approximately one week. They will be valid for two months, with the possibility to extend the visa four times, each time for an additional 30 days. A retirement visa takes approximately two months and will be valid for one year. Get in touch with us. 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