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Published by Made Widiartha on May 26, 2026
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- How to Stay in Bali for 60 Days: All Your Visa Options (2026 Guide)
- Need a Visa or Got More Questions?
Most foreign visitors arrive in Bali on a 30-day VOA and realise it's not enough time.
If you're planning a 60-day stay to slow-travel and explore Indonesia or Bali for longer, you need to know how to stay in Bali for 60 days legally.
There are three main ways to do it in 2026, and the right one depends on whether you're applying before you fly, planning to leave the country mid-trip, or already on the ground.
Bali Visas has handled foreign immigration in Bali for over 20 years. Here's the clear version.
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Quick Answer: How to Stay in Bali for 60 Days
There are three legal visas that cover a 60-day stay in Bali:
- Visa on Arrival (e-VOA) + 30-day extension
This is the most common route taken by first-timers who want to visit Indonesia for 30 days first and then decide to extend their holiday. You apply online before you fly, arrive on a 30-day stamp, and then extend it once in Bali for another 30 days.
- C1 Single-Entry Visit Visa
A simple and straightforward 60-day visit visa. You apply before you fly and arrive with the full 60 days already approved on your passport — no extension to organise. You'll get the 60-day stay right away, but you will need a sponsor in Indonesia.
- D1 Multiple-Entry Visit Visa
The best option if you'll be flying in and out. Each individual stay is capped at 60 days, but the visa itself is valid for 1, 2, or 5 years — so you can come and go as often as you like without reapplying. A sponsor is required.
Visa type | Time you get | Where to apply | Sponsor needed? | Best for |
e-VOA + extension | 30 days + 30-day extension = 60 | Apply online before arrival | No | Tourists who decide to stay longer once they arrive |
C1 Single-Entry Visit Visa | 60 days on arrival | Apply online before flying | Yes (Bali Visas can sponsor) | Travelers who want the full 60 days locked in upfront |
D1 Multiple-Entry Visit Visa | 60 days per entry, valid 1–5 years | Apply online before flying | Yes (Bali Visas can sponsor) | Frequent visitors and business travelers |
More detailed Visa Options on How to Stay in Bali for 60 Days
Each of the three visas gets you to 60 days, but the cost, paperwork, and timing are different. Here's the side-by-side.
Visa on Arrival (e-VOA) + 30-Day Extension
The Visa on Arrival (e-VOA) is the default route for most short-stay tourists. It's an electronic visa you apply for online.
It's valid for 30 days from arrival and can be extended once for another 30 days inside Indonesia — giving you the full 60.
What to expect:
- Eligibility: 97 nationalities are currently eligible for the e-VOA.
- Processing: e-VOA is usually issued within 1–3 working days. The extension takes 5–7 working days through immigration.
- Validity: 30 days from arrival, extendable once for another 30 days inside Indonesia.
You'll want to start the extension process at least 14 days before your initial 30 days expires.
Leaving it later is the single most common reason travelers end up paying overstay fines.
Bali Visas tip: the extension requires a fingerprint appointment at the immigration office. Our consultants schedule and accompany you so you don't lose half a day to queues.
C1 Single-Entry Visit Visa (60 Days on Arrival)
The C1 Single-Entry Visit Visa, officially Index 211A, is a pre-arrival visa that gives you 60 days from your arrival stamp, yups so no extension needed.
You apply online before you fly, and once approved (usually within 5–10 working days), the visa is emailed to you as a PDF to present at immigration.
Why travelers choose C1 over the VOA route:
- No mid-trip immigration appointment.
- No risk of forgetting the 14-day extension deadline.
- Extendable twice, for a total stay of up to 180 days.
What to expect:
- Eligibility: open to most nationalities.
- Processing: usually approved within 5–10 working days.
- Sponsor: you'll need a sponsor in Indonesia — Bali Visas can act as your sponsor.
If you already know you want a clean 60 days without extension interruptions, this is usually the smoother option.
D1 Multiple-Entry Visit Visa
The D1 Multiple-Entry Visit Visa (Index 212) is the right call if your 60 days will be split across multiple entries, for example, three weeks in Bali, a quick trip to Singapore or Australia, then back.
The visa is valid for 1, 2, or 5 years, and each entry allows you to stay up to 60 days at a time.
What to expect:
- Validity options: 1 year, 2 years, or 5 years.
- Sponsor: required — Bali Visas can act as your sponsor.
- Stay limit: each individual stay is capped at 60 days. The D1 doesn't let you stay continuously for 60+ days without leaving the country.
This visa is most often used by business travelers, foreign property owners, and people with family in Bali.
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Regardless of which of the three visas you choose, prepare:
- A passport valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages.
- A return or onward flight ticket.
- Proof of accommodation in Indonesia
- Proof of sufficient funds (typically 2 months of recent bank statements).
- A recent passport-style photo.
- For C1 and D1: a sponsor letter from an Indonesian sponsor
Incomplete or low-quality documents are the most common reason applications stall. Have a Bali Visas consultant review your file before submission.
Ready to Plan Your 60 Days in Bali?
The 3 visas above each suit a different type of traveler, and the right pick depends on your nationality, budget, and how flexibly you want to come and go.
Bali Visas has handled thousands of e-VOA, C1, and D1 applications. Our consultants will run a free eligibility check, recommend the best route for your situation, and handle every step of the paperwork.
Last updated: 25 May 2026 — Reviewed by the Bali Visas senior consultant team. Indonesian visa regulations change frequently; please verify current fees and rules with a consultant before submitting any application.
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Made Widiartha
I Made Widiartha is a recognized agent at Bali Visas (balivisas.com), a prominent, ISO-certified visa agency in Bali with over 20 years of experience. Clients have highlighted Widiartha for providing excellent service, specifically mentioning fast, responsive, and reliable assistance with visa applications and extensions.