60-Day Visa for Indonesia

Hello, We’re planning to travel to Indonesia (Sulawesi with family) next July and August for a stay longer than a month (about 6 weeks). I’ve seen that it’s possible to get a 60-day visa before departure, but I’ve also read about people having a lot of trouble getting it (some even didn’t manage and had to leave without it). We absolutely need to have these 4 visas BEFORE leaving because once we’re in Sulawesi, I’m not sure we’ll be able to go to an embassy to request a visa extension after 30 days.

In short, how can we **100% guarantee** that we’ll get our 4 60-day visas before our trip this summer?

Thanks for your valuable tips!

Elodie

Hi,

I’m not sure we’ll be able to afford going to any embassy after 30 days to ask for a visa extension...

In this case, you shouldn’t go to an embassy but to an Immigration Office ("Kantor Imigrasi" in the local language). It looks like in Sulawesi, you can find them in Makassar, Palu, Parepare, Palopo, Mamuju, Kendari, Banggai, and Manado. Don’t wait until the 30 days are up before heading there.

Thanks for the clarification! 🙂

But with two young kids, the trips are already going to be so exhausting that I’d really like to do EVERYTHING possible to avoid backtracking to Makassar, etc., mid-trip—or having to deal with administrative procedures once we’re there.

That’s why my question is about "how to definitely secure the 60-day visa (which, by the way, the online "Ministry of Immigration" site offers) BEFORE departure. Just to have peace of mind on that front. Any feedback?

But in the worst-case scenario where we take off before getting the 60-day visa (due to administrative delays, etc.), here’s the question: - Can I receive the visas I paid for online before departure *during* my trip, once I’m in Indonesia (if their response is really delayed)? And would it still be valid in that case?

- Otherwise, can I request the +30-day extension to my 30-day basic visa at the *kantor imigrasi* in Makassar in the first few days after arrival (without waiting for the first 30 days to expire)?

Thanks!

You can’t get a visa in the destination country—you have to arrange it before you arrive.

For your other questions, I don’t know—I’m not up to date on Indonesia’s rules since they change all the time, and I’m not planning to go there anytime soon.

If you don’t get answers from other forum members about the 60-day visa, send a private message to Mariefb. She’ll probably be able to help you out.

Hello, Found online (updated September 2025): Website: https://indonesia.incorp.asia/blogs/overstay-visa-indonesia/#visa-extension-other-alternatives-in-bali Tourist Visa (B211A) If you know from the start that one month won’t be enough, the B211A gives you more flexibility. It’s often the go-to for visitors who want to extend their stay without worrying about quick renewals.

For travelers or business explorers needing more than a short holiday stay Valid for up to 60 days Can be extended up to 4 times (30 days each)

You might also want to check with the Indonesian Embassy in Paris. Eric

Hi, You can easily apply for your visa extension online at immigrasi.co.id, and payment is made online too. The formalities are pretty simple.

Get a 2-month visa—you’ll be all set. We always travel in July and August and do it this way to stay stress-free. Just make sure you have income over $2000, as they ask for bank statements. It’s a bit pricier than the 1-month renewable visa, but at least you’ve got peace of mind. No blocked websites for renewals, no hunting for connections if you’re in the middle of nowhere, for example.