Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa to visit Indonesia (Bali)?
Yes, a visa is required. Ghanaian citizens need to apply for Visa C1 (B211A) to travel to Indonesia. This single-entry visa can be obtained online and is suitable for a variety of purposes.
On September 1, 2025, Indonesia introduced a mandatory digital arrival card All Indonesia for all foreign tourists. Initially, it will be valid at the three largest airports — Bali (Denpasar), Jakarta, and Surabaya. And from October 1, the requirement will extend to all international airports in the country, including Sumatra, Komodo, Makassar, and Manado.
The All Indonesia card combines several documents that previously had to be filled out separately: customs declaration (e-CD), SATUSEHAT medical form, as well as immigration and quarantine data. Now tourists will be able to complete everything online before their trip, which will speed up the control process.
The form must be completed on the website no earlier than 3 days before the date of entry. The declaration must include personal and contact details, flight number, and hotel name.
In addition, from October 1, 2025, a tourist tax of 150,000 Indonesian rupiah (approximately USD 14) will be introduced. It can be paid either online or upon arrival.
About Visa C1 (B211A):
- Valid for an initial period of 60 days.
- Can be extended twice, totaling up to 180 days of stay.
- Allows travel for tourism, leisure, family visits, and cultural events.
How to apply for Visa C1 (B211A) online as a Ghanaian citizen
1. Access the portal: visit the eVisa Indonesia website to begin your application.
2. Fill in your details: provide personal information and upload all required documents.
3. Payment: pay the fee of 1,000,000 rupiahs using an accepted payment method.
4. Processing timeframe: most applications are reviewed within 5 business days.
5. Get your visa: once approved, your eVisa will be emailed to you.
Required documents:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Passport-size color photograph.
- A return or onward travel ticket.
- Proof of sufficient financial means (e.g., a bank statement).
- A medical insurance policy with appropriate coverage.
Tip: start your application process early to avoid last-minute issues.
How to obtain a tourist visa for Indonesia via diplomatic missions
For travelers from Ghana unable to apply online, visas can be obtained through an Indonesian embassy or consulate.
Required documents:
- Passport: original, valid for at least six months beyond your planned stay, with two blank pages.
- Visa form: complete and sign the application form. Answer all questions or mark "N/A" where applicable.
- Photograph: recent passport-size photo (minimum 4×6 cm), taken within the past six months.
- Flight tickets: a copy of your round-trip itinerary or e-tickets.
- Proof of finances: bank statements showing at least $2,000 over the last three months.
- Sponsorship letter: required for non-tourist visits, explaining the purpose of your trip.
- Insurance: medical insurance covering your entire stay.
How to apply for a 5-year multi-entry visa to Indonesia
Indonesia’s 5-year multi-entry visa is available for tourism (D1) and business (D2). Each visit allows a stay of up to 60 days. Applications must be submitted via evisa.imigrasi.go.id.
Application requirements
- A valid passport with at least six months of validity remaining.
- Proof of financial resources (minimum $2,000).
- A recent color passport photo.
- Supporting documents, including:
- A letter, certificate, or invitation from an organization or institution, or
- A family statement letter explaining the relationship and purpose of the visit, accompanied by a family card.
Visa fee: 10,000,000 rupiahs.
Essential tips for travelers from Ghana exploring Indonesia
1. Increasingly accepted in some tourist areas, cryptocurrency might be a convenient payment option. Verify beforehand.
2. Local repellents are specifically designed for the region’s insects and are often more effective than imported ones.
3. Renting a scooter offers a cost-effective way to explore remote and less accessible places.
4. Bali and Java’s volcanic beaches are unique, serene, and worth visiting.
5. Prepare for limited electricity in places like Raja Ampat Islands by bringing a power bank for your devices.
Customs and health forms for entry to Indonesia
Ghanaian citizens entering Indonesia must complete a customs declaration. Options include:
- Scanning QR codes at airport terminals to access and submit the form after arrival.
- Submitting the form in advance via the official website to reduce wait times.
Some airlines may require a completed declaration before boarding. Ensure this is done no earlier than 2 days before your trip. Confirm with your airline to avoid delays.
Electronic health declaration
An electronic health form is required on sshp.kemkes.go.id to prevent monkeypox transmission. The form requires:
- Details of recent travel (past 21 days).
- Symptoms related to monkeypox.
- Contact with individuals showing mpox symptoms.
Complete this form ahead of time to speed up immigration clearance.
Do I need a visa for transit in Indonesia?
If you are normally exempt from an Indonesian tourist visa, then you also do not need a transit visa to the Indonesian airport.
However, if you are from one of the countries with which the visa-free regime has not been signed, you will need to apply for an Indonesian visa if:
- You will pass through Jakarta (CGK) and
- You have a confirmed airline ticket for a flight to a third country within 24 hours, and
- You do not leave the international transit area of the airport and
- You have the necessary documents (visa, passport, etc.) for your next destination
Or
- You will transit at an airport other than Jakarta (CGK).
- You have a ticket for a flight within 8 hours and
- You do not leave the international transit area of the airport and
- You have the necessary documents (visa, passport, etc.) for your next destination
To import pets (dogs, monkeys, cats) to Indonesia, you must have entry permits issued by the Director of Animal Health, Directorate General of Animal Husbandry, Jakarta.
Application procedure for entry permit:
Applications for permits to bring pets (dogs, monkeys, cats and other similar animals) to Indonesia should be submitted to the Director of Animal Health, Directorate General of Animal Husbandry, Jakarta at least one month before arrival. The following information about the animal must be provided in the letter requesting entry:
- Name (of the animal);
- Age;
- Coloring;
- Gender;
- Type;
- Special mark;
- Address in Indonesia.
The animal must have health certificates issued by a government or practicing veterinarian in the country of origin stating that the animal has already been examined and declared healthy, and that there have been no cases of rabies in the animal's area during the last 4 months.
The animal must have a rabies vaccination certificate confirming that the animal has been vaccinated against rabies during the last 12 months before departure.
Police / Emergencies: 110 or 112 (from satellite and mobile phones)
Ambulance and emergency medical services: 118 or 119
Fire service: 113
Search and Rescue Service (BASARNAS): 115
Disaster relief: 129
Useful numbers:
Information about the international telephone number: 102
Information about the local phone number: 108
Domestic call operator: 100 and 106
International call operators: 101 and 107
The following can be imported duty-free to Indonesia:
- import and export of foreign currency is not limited, amounts over $ 11 thousand are declared;
- up to 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 g of tobacco;
- 1 liter of alcoholic beverages;
- gifts and souvenirs worth no more than $ 250 per person or $ 1,000 per family;
- perfumery - within personal needs;
- professional photo, video and audio equipment must be registered by the authorities when entering and leaving Indonesia.
The import of weapons, drugs, explosives, pornography, cordless telephones, medicines of Chinese origin, and printed publications into Chinese is prohibited in Indonesia. There are also restrictions on the import of fruits, vegetables, meat, fish and plant products.
WARNING! Execution is provided for the transportation, storage and distribution of drugs.
Every person crossing the Indonesian border by any mode of transport must declare the goods he/she imports into Indonesia at the port of entry. Arrived passengers and crew members must fill in the customs declaration form and present it to the customs and excise officer at the customs inspection point. An oral declaration may be made at certain ports designated by the Director General of the Customs and Excise Service of Indonesia.
Please note that all items transported by hand MUST be checked through a scanner at the customs checkpoint.
We also remind you that a customs and excise service officer at the port of entry can conduct a random inspection and thorough physical inspection of any passenger and crew members, as well as their belongings.
Goods subject to import duties, taxes related to imports, and excise duties. Personal belongings of the passenger, the customs value of which exceeds 250.00 USD for each person or 1,000.00 USD for the family. If the value of the transported goods exceeds the above amount, the passenger must pay the import duty and other import duties for the difference.
Excisable goods of personal belongings of an adult passenger, exceeding 200 cigarettes, 25 cigars or 100 grams of ground tobacco, and 1 liter of alcoholic beverages.
Crew goods of a vehicle the customs value of which exceeds USD 50.00 for each arrival.
Excisable goods of the vehicle crew, the number of which exceeds 40 cigarettes, 10 cigars or 40 grams of chopped tobacco, and 350 milliliters of alcoholic beverages.
If the value of the goods carried by the passenger or crew exceeds the specified quantity, the passenger must pay the import duty and other duties for the difference. However, goods such as a camera, video camera, radio cassette, binoculars, laptop, or cell phone that will be used during the stay in Indonesia and will exported when leaving Indonesia are exempt from customs duties.
