Most visitors to Raja Ampat enter Indonesia on the Visa on Arrival (VOA) or its online version, the e-VOA: IDR 500,000 (≈USD 30), valid 30 days, extendable once for another 30 days. The fee and rules are set by Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration. Since Sorong has no international flights, you will clear immigration at your first Indonesian gateway — typically Jakarta, Bali or Makassar — before flying on to Sorong (SOQ).
2026 VOA / e-VOA at a Glance
| Item | 2026 rule |
|---|---|
| Government fee | IDR 500,000 per person (same online or on arrival) |
| Initial stay | 30 days from arrival |
| Extension | Once, +30 days, additional IDR 500,000 |
| Maximum stay per entry | ≈60 days total |
| Conversion | Cannot be converted to other visa types in-country |
| Extension procedure | In-person step (photo/biometrics) at an immigration office since 2025 |
Source: Directorate General of Immigration official e-visa portal (evisa.imigrasi.go.id), corroborated by 2025–2026 immigration guidance services. Commercial visa agents may add service fees on top of the IDR 500,000 government fee.
Step-by-Step: e-VOA Before You Fly
- Apply on the official e-visa portal 14–2 days before departure with a passport valid 6+ months.
- Pay IDR 500,000 by card; receive the e-VOA by email.
- At your arrival gateway (Jakarta/Bali/Makassar), use the e-VOA lane — no counter queue.
- Fly domestic to Sorong; your 30 days are already counting from international arrival.
- Extending? Do it at the Sorong immigration office around your transit days, not from the islands.
Budget the Full Entry Stack
Visa is only one layer: add the Marine Park Entry Card (IDR 700,000 international, 12 months) and domestic flights. If you land in Bali first, the separate Bali tourist levy (IDR 150,000) applies there. On managed private charters the marine-park paperwork is handled for you — see Raja Ampat charters at Komodo Luxury.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Indonesia e-VOA in 2026 and how long can I stay?
The Indonesian Visa on Arrival / e-VOA costs IDR 500,000 (about USD 30) in 2026, grants 30 days of stay, and can be extended once for another 30 days for an additional IDR 500,000 — a maximum of roughly 60 days per entry. It is available online via the official Directorate General of Immigration e-visa portal or on arrival at major gateways.
Can I extend my Indonesian visa while in Raja Ampat?
Extensions are handled by immigration offices; since 2025 the process includes an in-person step (photo/biometrics) even when initiated online. Raja Ampat travelers usually extend at the Sorong immigration office before heading into the islands, so plan the extension around your Sorong arrival or departure days.