C1 Visa or eVOA: Which to Choose
Short answer: staying up to 60 days — take the eVOA (30 days + one extension, IDR 900,000 turnkey with us). Planning 2+ months — go straight for the C1: 60 days extendable up to 180 total, from IDR 2,500,000, with no 60-day ceiling the eVOA hits.
Updated: 22 August 2026 · Verified by the Malina Visa team
Key differences
- ✓eVOA: 30 days + one extension, 60 max; then you must exit
- ✓C1: 60 days upfront + extensions up to 180 total — three times longer without leaving
- ✓Both are single-entry: fly out and the visa is used up
- ✓Both are issued online, no consulate visit
Doing the math
The eVOA is IDR 900,000 turnkey (state fee included); the +30-day extension is paid separately, and since June 2025 an in-person biometrics visit is required — see our extension guide. The C1 starts from IDR 2,500,000 for 60 days; each 60-day extension is filed in-country. A 5–6-month stay is simply impossible on an eVOA — on a C1 it is routine.
Which one is for you
- ✓Holiday, scouting trip, short visit — eVOA
- ✓A 2–6-month season — the C1 tourist visa
- ✓Flying in and out several times a year — a multiple-entry D1/D2 beats both
- ✓Living in Bali and working remotely — the E33G KITAS
FAQ
Can I switch from eVOA to C1 without leaving?
No, the eVOA does not convert: after its 60 days you must exit and re-enter on a new visa. Estimate your stay length in advance.
Which is faster to get?
The eVOA usually arrives within hours to a day; the C1 takes a few working days. Both are issued online before you fly.
Does the C1 allow working?
No. Both are tourist visas: working for Indonesian companies or earning inside the country is prohibited.