Entry requirements to Indonesia for Israelis
Do Israelis need a visa to enter Indonesia (Bali)?
Yes, Israeli citizens must obtain a visa to enter Indonesia. The Visa C1 (also known as Visa B211A) can be applied for online.
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.
What is Visa C1 (B211A)?
Visa C1 is a single-entry visa valid for an initial 60 days, with the option to extend it twice for a maximum stay of 180 days. This visa allows entry for purposes such as:
- Tourism and leisure.
- Visiting relatives or friends.
- Attending social or cultural events.
How can Israeli citizens obtain Visa C1 to Indonesia online?
1. Access the official website. Visit the eVisa Indonesia portal.
2. Complete the application form. Fill out the required details and upload the necessary documents.
3. Pay the visa fee. The fee for Visa C1 (B211A) is 1,000,000 Indonesian rupiahs.
4. Processing time. Most applications are processed within 5 business days.
5. Receive your eVisa. Once approved, you’ll get the electronic visa via email.
Tip: apply in advance to avoid delays.
Required documents:
- A passport valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry.
- A passport-sized color photograph.
- A return ticket or proof of onward travel.
- Evidence of financial means, such as a bank statement.
- A medical insurance policy with sufficient coverage.
How to obtain a tourist visa for Indonesia through an embassy or consulate
If you cannot apply for a tourist visa online, you can apply through Indonesia’s diplomatic representation (embassy or consulate).
Required documents for your application:
- Original passport: must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay and have at least two blank pages.
- Visa application form: fully completed, dated, and signed. If a question does not apply, write "N/A."
- Recent photograph: passport-sized (minimum 4×6 cm), taken within the last 6 months.
- Flight itinerary: a copy of your round-trip flight tickets or itinerary.
- Proof of funds: bank statements showing a minimum balance of $2,000 over the past three months.
- Sponsorship or employer letter: required only for non-tourist purposes, explaining the reason for the trip.
- Medical insurance: coverage for the entire duration of your stay.
5-year multi-entry visas for tourism and business in Indonesia
Indonesia offers 5-year multi-entry visas for tourism (D1) and business (D2). These visas allow holders to stay for up to 60 days per visit. Applications are submitted online via evisa.imigrasi.go.id.
Required documents
- A passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Proof of financial resources (minimum $2,000 or equivalent).
- One recent color photograph.
- Supporting documentation:
- A certificate, invitation, or letter from a government agency or private organization describing the applicant's relationship with the issuer, or
- A statement letter from a spouse or parent detailing the family relationship and planned activities, along with a family card or similar document.
Visa fee: 10,000,000 rupiahs.
Customs and health declaration requirements for entry to Indonesia
Israelis must complete a customs declaration when entering Indonesia. This can be done:
1. Online after arrival. Scan QR codes displayed at airports to access the declaration form.
2. In advance. Fill out the form on the official customs website to save time upon landing.
Some airlines may also require the declaration to be completed before boarding. This should be done no earlier than 2 days before your arrival. Confirm this requirement with your airline to avoid issues.
Electronic health declaration
Travelers must complete an electronic health declaration on sshp.kemkes.go.id. This form helps prevent the spread of monkeypox (mpox) and requires:
- A record of countries visited in the past 21 days.
- Any monkeypox symptoms you may have experienced.
- Information about contact with individuals showing mpox symptoms.
Completing this form in advance ensures smoother immigration checks.
Travel tips for Israeli citizens planning a trip to Indonesia
- Some areas now accept cryptocurrency as payment. Verify this option in advance for added convenience.
- Mosquito repellents purchased locally are more effective against regional insects. Buy them upon arrival.
- Renting a scooter is budget-friendly and allows you to access off-the-beaten-path destinations.
- Visit the black sand beaches of Bali and Java for unique beauty and fewer crowds.
- In regions like Raja Ampat, electricity is limited to specific hours. Pack a power bank to stay charged.
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.
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