Home Entry and Customs What's the difference between the Arrival Card and visa — do I need both to enter Indonesia?

What's the difference between the Arrival Card and visa — do I need both to enter Indonesia?

Applies to: Academic Internship Visa Indonesia (C22A) Business Visa Indonesia (C2) Company Internship Visa Indonesia (C22B) e-Visa On Arrival Indonesia Event Participant Visa Indonesia (C10) Exhibition Visa Indonesia (C11) Multiple-Entry Business Visa (D2) Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa (D1) Music Performer Visa Indonesia (C7A) Music Performer’s Crew Visa Indonesia (C7B) Pre-Investment Visa Indonesia (C12) Pre-Investment Visa Indonesia (D12) Remote Work Visa / Digital Nomad Visa Indonesia (E33G) Short Course/Training Visa Indonesia (C9) Single-Entry Tourist Visa Indonesia (C1) Visa Exemption Indonesia Volunteering Visa Indonesia (C6)

Last updated on Sep 03, 2026

Yes, you need both — they serve completely different purposes. Your visa (like the Visa on Arrival or C1) is your legal permission to enter and stay in Indonesia.

The All Indonesia Arrival Card is a separate, digital form covering customs and health declarations that every traveler must complete, regardless of visa type, within 72 hours before arrival. Having a valid visa doesn't exempt you from the Arrival Card, and filling out the Arrival Card doesn't replace the need for a visa.