Current as at 21 October 2026

 

Guests visiting Indonesia as part of their Explorations by Norwegian voyage must ensure they meet the applicable visa and entry requirements for their passport nationality.

 

Entry requirements vary depending on your nationality and, importantly, whether you are arriving in Indonesia by cruise ship or by air to begin your cruise.

 

Most guests will require either a Visa on Arrival (VOA) or Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VOA). Some nationalities are visa-exempt, while certain nationalities must obtain a visa in advance.

 

In addition, all guests arriving in Indonesia are required to complete the All Indonesia Arrival Card prior to arrival. This must be submitted within three days prior to arrival. 

 

Cruises Transiting or Ending in Indonesia

If your cruise visits Indonesia during your voyage, or your cruise ends in Indonesia, Explorations by Norwegian can arrange the required Visa on Arrival for eligible guests onboard.

The visa is available at a cost of US$40 per guest, per visa. (Subject to change)

The visa will be issued on arrival at the first Indonesian port of call on your itinerary.

 

All Indonesia Arrival Card

Even when you obtain or have a visa on arrival completed for you, you must still complete the All Indonesia Arrival Card.

The Arrival Card must be completed within three days prior to your arrival in Indonesia. The Official eVisa website for Indonesia is evisa.imigrasi.go.id

 

Cruises Beginning in Indonesia

If your Explorations by Norwegian cruise begins in Indonesia, different arrangements apply as you will enter Indonesia before joining the ship.

Eligible nationalities may obtain a Visa on Arrival when arriving at designated Indonesian airports, including:

• Soekarno Hatta, Banten
• Ngurah Rai, Bali
• Kualanamu, North Sumatra
• Juanda, East Java
• Sultan Hasanuddin, South Sulawesi
• Sam Ratulangi, North Sulawesi
• Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta
• Hang Nadim, Riau Islands
• Zainuddin Abdul Majid, West Nusa Tenggara
• Kertajati, West Java
• Minangkabau, West Sumatra
• Sentani, Papua
• Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman, East Kalimantan
• Sultan Iskandar Muda, Aceh
• Sultan Syarif Kasim II, Riau

Alternatively, eligible guests can apply for a B1 Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VOA) before travelling through Indonesia's official e-Visa website:

👉 Apply through the Official Indonesian e-Visa Website

The Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration's official website allows eligible travellers to apply and pay for a visa online and download the visa once approved. 

 

If you arrange your e-VOA yourself, please bring a printed copy with you to present during embarkation.

 

Visa-Exempt Nationalities

Guests travelling on passports from the following countries and territories are eligible for visa-free entry:

If you hold one of the passports above, you do not need to purchase a Visa on Arrival for entry into Indonesia.

 

Nationalities Eligible for a Visa on Arrival

The following nationalities are eligible for a Visa on Arrival under the information provided for your voyage:

 

Restricted Nationalities

Guests travelling on passports issued by the following countries must obtain a Calling Visa in advance of travel:

• Afghanistan
• Israel
• Liberia
• Nigeria
• North Korea
• Somalia

Guests must bring a printed copy of their approved visa to provide during the embarkation process.

Visa applications are assessed by Indonesian immigration authorities, and neither Explorations by Norwegian nor local port authorities have control over the outcome of an individual application.

Other Nationalities

If your nationality is not included in either the Visa on Arrival eligible or restricted nationality lists above, you must obtain the appropriate Indonesian visa before your cruise.

Please allow sufficient time for your visa to be processed and bring a printed copy of your approved visa with you for embarkation.

Visa requirements can change, so we strongly recommend checking the requirements applicable to your nationality.

 

Passport Requirements

Your passport must:

• be valid for a minimum of six months from the end date of your cruise
• have at least two blank visa pages available for Indonesian immigration
• be in good, undamaged condition

Emergency and temporary passports are not accepted by Indonesian immigration.

Damage to a passport, including tears or water damage, may result in the passport not being accepted.

Birth certificates, passport copies and passport cards cannot be used in place of a valid passport.

 

Important

Guests whose passports do not meet the required validity requirements may not be granted an Indonesian visa.

For voyages visiting Indonesia during the cruise, this may mean guests are denied boarding at your embarkation port for your voyage.

Any associated travel, accommodation or other costs will be the guest's responsibility.

 

What Do I Need to Do?

If your cruise visits Indonesia or ends in Indonesia:

✅ Check whether your nationality requires a Visa on Arrival.

✅ Eligible guests can have their Visa on Arrival arranged onboard by Explorations by Norwegian for US$40 per guest, per visa. (Subject to change)

✅ Complete the All Indonesia Arrival Card within three days prior to arriving in Indonesia.

✅ Ensure your passport meets Indonesia's validity, blank-page and condition requirements.

If your cruise begins in Indonesia:

✅ Check the visa requirements applicable to your passport nationality.

✅ If eligible, obtain a Visa on Arrival at an approved Indonesian airport or arrange your B1 e-VOA online before travelling.

✅ If arranging your e-VOA yourself, bring a printed copy with you for embarkation.

✅ Complete the All Indonesia Arrival Card within three days prior to arriving in Indonesia.

✅ Ensure your passport meets Indonesia's validity, blank-page and condition requirements.

 

Before You Travel

Visa and immigration requirements are determined by the relevant authorities and may change without notice. Requirements can vary based on nationality, passport type and individual circumstances.

It is each guest's responsibility to ensure they hold the correct passport, visa and entry documentation required for their voyage.

Failure to hold the required visa, valid passport or other mandatory travel documentation may result in denied boarding, early disembarkation or an inability to enter Indonesia.