Bali Visa Run Guide: Singapore, Kuala Lumpur And Other Options (2026)
Indonesia’s visa on arrival gives you 30 days, extendable once to 60. After that, there is no further extension. Long-stay visitors who want to keep living in Bali on tourist visas do a visa run: they fly out of Indonesia, spend a short time abroad, and fly back in on a new visa on arrival.
This guide covers how a Bali visa run works, the most popular destinations, what you pay each time, and what you need to get back in.
When Do You Need A Visa Run?
If you entered on a VOA or e-VOA, you can stay 30 days and extend once for another 30. See our Bali visa extension guide. Once you reach 60 days, you must leave Indonesia. A visa run is the trip out and back.
How A Bali Visa Run Works
- Book a flight out of Bali (DPS) before your permitted stay ends.
- Complete the destination’s entry steps, such as an arrival card.
- Spend at least a night or two away.
- Apply for a new e-VOA before flying back, or buy a VOA on arrival.
- Pay the Bali tourist levy again for your new entry and complete a new All Indonesia arrival card.
- Fly back with proof of onward travel out of Indonesia.
Popular Visa Run Destinations From Bali
| Destination | Why people choose it | Entry steps |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | Short flight, many daily departures, easy city break | SG Arrival Card |
| Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Often the cheapest fares, low costs on the ground | Malaysia Digital Arrival Card |
| Perth, Australia | For those combining a run with a visit | Visa or ETA required for most nationalities |
| Bangkok, Thailand | For a longer break | TDAC |
Check each country’s entry rules for your passport, including whether it asks for onward travel. Our guides to Malaysia and Thailand cover their onward ticket expectations.
What Each Run Costs
- Return flights, which vary widely by season
- New VOA or e-VOA: IDR 500,000
- Bali tourist levy: IDR 150,000 (see the Bali levy explained)
- Accommodation and food abroad
Getting Back Into Indonesia
Airlines flying to Indonesia may ask for proof that you will leave Indonesia within your new permitted stay, and immigration officers can ask too. A return flight to the country you just visited does not count if you are flying into Indonesia; you need a ticket out of Indonesia.
This is the step most visa runners forget. Read proof of onward travel for Indonesia and our Bali onward ticket guide.
Is There A Limit On Visa Runs?
Indonesia does not publish a fixed limit, but officers have discretion. Travelers with passports full of back-to-back Indonesian entries report more questions. Visa runs are meant for genuine tourism; if you are living in Bali, a stay permit is the safer route. See Bali KITAS explained and the Indonesia digital nomad visa.
Tips
- Book the run before your 60 days end, with buffer for flight delays.
- Apply for your new e-VOA while abroad so you skip the airport queue.
- Keep printed copies of your onward ticket, levy QR and arrival card.
- Consider a longer visa, such as a C1 visit visa, if you know you want several months.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to stay out of Indonesia on a visa run?
There is no published minimum. Many people stay a night or two.
What is the cheapest Bali visa run?
Kuala Lumpur and Singapore are usually the cheapest and quickest, depending on fares.
Do I pay the Bali levy every time I come back?
The levy is charged per entry to Bali, so expect to pay it again after leaving Indonesia.
Do I need an onward ticket when I come back?
Yes, you should have proof that you will leave Indonesia within your permitted stay.
Before You Fly Back
New e-VOA, new levy, new arrival card and an onward ticket out of Indonesia. For a fast onward reservation, try Fast Onward Tickets.