Overstay in Bali 2026: Fine, Consequences & What to Do
Overstaying in Indonesia costs IDR 1,000,000 per day — from day one, per person, children included. Up to 60 days it is an administrative case: pay the fine and leave. Beyond 60 days — detention, deportation at your own expense and a re-entry ban of 6 months to 2 years.
Updated: 22 August 2026 · Verified by the Malina Visa team
What counts as overstay
Overstay starts the day after your permitted stay ends — Indonesia has no grace days, even one day counts. The rule applies to every status: VOA and eVOA, the C1 tourist visa, business visas, multiple-entry D1/D2, and KITAS. The fine is charged per person — a child has their own visa and their own counter.
The fine: how much and how it adds up
The rate is IDR 1,000,000 (about USD 65) per day of overstay; it is an official state charge under Immigration Law No. 6/2011 (Art. 78) — not a “bribe” and not negotiable. It is paid at an immigration office or at the airport on departure, for overstays up to 60 days. Do the math:
- !10 days over — IDR 10,000,000 (~USD 650)
- !30 days — IDR 30,000,000 (~USD 1,950)
- !A family of four, 10 days — IDR 40,000,000: the fine applies to each person, children included
Up to 60 days: how it goes
An overstay under 60 days is an administrative violation. You go to immigration (or pay on departure), settle the amount for all days, get a receipt and leave the country. The overstay stays on your immigration record and is visible in future visa applications, but with the fine paid, future entry is generally possible.
Beyond 60 days: deportation territory
- !Detention until the case is resolved — immigration facility
- !Deportation at your own expense, with no “just pay the fine” option
- !A re-entry ban (penangkalan) of 6 months to 2 years, longer in some cases
- !If unable to pay, or with aggravating factors, criminal liability is possible
Already overstayed? Action plan
- ✓Don’t hide and don’t wait: every day adds another million rupiah
- ✓Go to the nearest immigration office yourself and explain the situation honestly
- ✓Pay the official charge and keep the receipts — you will need them for future visas
- ✓Leave the country within a reasonable time after paying
- ✓Avoid “fixers” promising to “erase” an overstay — that is a scam and a criminal risk
How to never overstay
- ✓The expiry date is in your e-visa PDF, not “in your head”. Set a reminder 10 days ahead
- ✓Extend early: extension filings go in at least 6 working days before expiry — eVOA extension — step-by-step, C1 extensions
- ✓Staying in Bali long-term — get off the visa carousel with a multiple-entry D1/D2 or the E33G KITAS
- ✓Before flying to Bali, check our arrival guide
FAQ
Is there a grace period after the visa expires?
No. Overstay starts the day after expiry, and the very first day costs IDR 1,000,000.
Is the fine charged for a child?
Yes. The fine is calculated per person, including children of any age.
Can I extend a visa that has already expired?
No. Extensions are only filed before expiry. Once overstayed, you pay the fine and leave; you come back on a new visa.
Can the fine be negotiated down?
No. It is a fixed state charge, and middlemen promising otherwise are scammers.
Will I be allowed back after a paid overstay?
For overstays under 60 days with the fine paid, future entry is generally possible, though the record remains on file. After deportation, a re-entry ban applies.
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