Indonesia travel guide for Australians

Australians can travel to Indonesia visa‑free for tourism up to 30 days; if you need longer stay, work or study, arrange a visa on arrival or a pre‑travel visa.

For tourism, Australians can enter Indonesia without a visa for up to 30 days. This visa‑free entry cannot be extended, so if you think you might stay longer, consider a visa on arrival (VOA), which is available at major airports and seaports and can be extended once for another 30 days. For work, study, or stays over 60 days, you must apply for the appropriate visa before you arrive.

Your passport must be valid for at least six months from your arrival date, and you need a return or onward ticket. You may be asked to show proof of funds. Entry rules can change, so check the Indonesian immigration website or your nearest embassy before you book.

The Australian Embassy is in Jakarta. It provides consular services for Australians in Indonesia, including passport replacements and emergency assistance. For non‑urgent matters, contact the embassy by phone or email before visiting. There are also Australian consulates in Bali (Denpasar) and other cities; check the official list for the nearest one to you.

If you need help, the embassy's contact details are on the official Australian government website. For emergencies, call the embassy's 24‑hour consular emergency line, which is separate from the general phone number.

Indonesia is generally inexpensive for Australians. A budget traveller can get by on about A$40–60 per day, covering a basic guesthouse, street food, and local transport. Mid‑range travellers spending A$80–150 per day can stay in comfortable hotels, eat at restaurants, and take domestic flights. Luxury resorts and liveaboard trips (like to Komodo or Raja Ampat) cost much more, from A$300 per day.

Flights from Australia to Bali are the biggest single cost, often A$300–600 return from the east coast, more from Perth or during school holidays. Domestic flights within Indonesia are cheap, often under A$100. Alcohol is heavily taxed, so drinks can cost as much as in Australia.

Direct flights from Australia to Indonesia land mainly at Denpasar (Bali), with some to Jakarta. From Sydney or Melbourne, the flight to Bali takes about 6 hours; from Perth, about 3.5 hours. From Brisbane, it is roughly 5.5 hours. Jakarta is about 7 hours from Sydney. Airlines include Garuda Indonesia, Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia.

Indonesia uses Type C and Type F plugs, 230 V at 50 Hz. Australian travellers will need a plug adapter; voltage conversion is not required for most modern devices.

Tipping is not expected in Indonesia. Rounding up the bill or leaving a small amount for drivers, guides or hotel staff is appreciated but not required.

General: 112 · Police: 110 · Ambulance: 118/119 · Fire: 113. The Australian Embassy also provides a 24‑hour consular emergency line.