Indonesia entry requirements for Canadian passport holders (2026): visa and passport validity
Visa (Government of Canada): Read the official visa text below
Passport validity (Government of Canada): Valid for at least 6 months from the date you enter Indonesia, and must contain at least one blank page for the placement of the Indonesian visa or entry stamp. Official text
Official source: Government of Canada – Indonesia travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Entry and exit requirements” · page last updated 13 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Whether Canadians need a visa for Indonesia and how long a Canadian passport must be valid, as published by the Government of Canada, quoted word for word with the date of the official page.
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Do Canadians need a visa for Indonesia?
We quote the official text word for word and do not summarise it. The official text also mentions an electronic travel authorization, e-visa, arrival card, online form or registration, tourist card or fee: read it in full.
Official text, “Visas”:
Tourist visa: required
Business visa: required
Social-cultural visit visa: required
Indonesia strictly enforces its immigration and visa requirements. Foreign travellers have been detained in immigration detention centres for visa violations or overstays. Those in violation may be subject to substantial fines and deportation.
A round-trip or onward airline ticket is required to obtain all types of visas.
There is an increase in visa scams in Indonesia, including in Bali.
- Do not accept unsolicited offers for visa extensions, as you could be at risk of:
- overstaying your visa
- legal consequences such as fines, deportation or re-entry bans
- Never hand over your passport to individuals or agencies claiming to offer visa services
- Use official government channels to manage or renew visas and ensure your information and documents remain secure
Official eVisa website for Indonesia – Indonesian Ministry of Immigration and Corrections
Tourist visa
If you are travelling for tourism with a regular Canadian passport, you may obtain a visa in advance or on arrival at select points of entry.
Business and social-cultural visas
If you are travelling to Indonesia for business or social-cultural purposes (e.g. volunteer work), you must obtain a visa prior to your arrival. You must provide a letter from both the sponsoring organization in Indonesia and the sending organization in Canada to obtain your visa.
A business or social-cultural single-entry visa is extendable from within Indonesia.
Seamless Corridor Registration
Indonesian airports are introducing “Seamless Corridors” to speed up immigration clearance. This service requires your biometric data as well as your passport and flight information. Once you’re enrolled, you can use the designated lanes without presenting your passport or boarding pass.
Seamless Corridor program – Indonesian Immigration Authorities
Aid workers
Aid workers must have a sponsor in Indonesia to obtain a visa. Those going to Aceh also require prior authorization from the Directorate General of Immigration in Aceh or Jakarta.
Journalists
Journalists visiting Indonesia for reporting and filming purposes must obtain authorization from the Directorate General of Immigration in Jakarta before applying for a visa.
Directorate General of Immigration – Ministry of Law and Human Rights of Indonesia
Also in the official “Entry and exit requirements” section:
Restricted areas
You must obtain a permit to travel to Indonesian Papua.
Entry regulations and permission to remain in Indonesian Papua may change at any time.
Other entry requirements
Love Bali Tourist Levy
Tourists entering Bali are subject to the Love Bali Tourist Levy. This fee is in addition to the visa fees paid to enter Indonesia.
If you are travelling to Bali, you must pay directly through the levy website.
Levy for Foreign Tourists – Provincial Government of Bali
All Indonesia Declaration Form
The All Indonesia Declaration Form is mandatory and you must complete it before you check in for your flight, up to 72 hours before you arrive in Indonesia.
After submitting the All Indonesia Declaration Form, you will receive a QR code by email or on-screen, which you must save and show to immigration and customs officials on arrival.
Customs officials may ask you to show them a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay.
All Indonesia Declaration Form – Government of Indonesia
Official source: Government of Canada – Indonesia travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Visas” · page last updated 13 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
How long must my Canadian passport be valid for Indonesia?
In short: Valid for at least 6 months from the date you enter Indonesia, and must contain at least one blank page for the placement of the Indonesian visa or entry stamp.
Our one-line summary of the official sentence below, which matches a wording we recognise. Your airline may apply stricter rules.
Official text, “Regular Canadian passport”:
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry into Indonesia and must contain at least one blank page for the placement of the Indonesian visa or entry stamp.
Official source: Government of Canada – Indonesia travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Regular Canadian passport” · page last updated 13 October 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
For Canadian passport holders. These rules are published by the Government of Canada (Global Affairs Canada) for Canadian citizens travelling on a regular Canadian passport. Before You Fly is an independent site: it is not a Government of Canada site and is not endorsed by the Government of Canada. The airline and the border officials of the destination decide whether you can travel or enter: this site is information, not legal advice. British passport? See the UK (FCDO) rules.
Read the full official travel advice for Indonesia (safety, health, local laws) before you travel.
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