Landing in Bali Queue-Free: the Autogate
With an electronic visa and a biometric passport, Bali’s border takes 15–25 seconds via the autogate — no officer, no stamp. Two conditions: a completed All Indonesia card (allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id, up to 72 hours before arrival, free) and a chip passport. Children from age 6 go through on their own.
Updated: 22 August 2026 · Verified by the Malina Visa team
Before the flight: the All Indonesia card
All Indonesia is the unified digital arrival card that merged the immigration, customs and health forms; it is mandatory for every traveller. It takes minutes online, opens 72 hours before arrival, and the QR code arrives by e-mail. The full pre-flight checklist is in our guide.
At the gate: how it works
- ✓Passport without a cover — pressed firmly on the scanner
- ✓Look at the camera, 15–25 seconds — you are in
- ✓No stamp: entry is recorded electronically, which is normal
- ✓Gate refused — try the next one, pressing the passport more firmly; still no — see the officer, it’s routine
- ✓No chip in the passport — officer’s counter only
Children and the main mistake
Children from 6 use the autogate on their own with their own passport; under 6 — only via the officer with a parent. The classic family mistake is carrying a toddler through “in arms” past control: the entry goes unrecorded and later causes problems at extension and departure.
FAQ
Does the autogate work with a visa bought at the airport?
No, the on-arrival VOA sticker is not read by the gate — you need an electronic document (eVOA/e-visa) issued in advance.
Is the All Indonesia card mandatory?
Yes, for every traveller; free, online, within 72 hours before arrival.
Why is there no stamp in my passport?
With the autogate, entry is recorded electronically — no stamp is normal and not a problem.