Entry brief — Brazil passport

🇮🇩Indonesia

Visa-freeUp to 30 daysLast verified 8 Jun 2026

Length of stay

Up to 30 days

Processing time

None — admitted at the border on arrival.

Estimated fee

VariesImigrasi RI

Documents required

·Passport valid 6 months beyond entry
·At least one blank passport page
·Proof of onward or return travel

Entry requirements

·Return or onward ticket
·Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
·Travel insurance recommended
·Accommodation address may be requested

No advance application required. The border officer has final discretion on length of stay. Details shown are general guidance for visa-free entry — always confirm current requirements on the destination's official government portal before booking travel.

Before you fly

Arrival card required

Indonesia requires travellers to complete the All Indonesia / e-Customs Declaration (e-CD) online before arrival. Electronic customs declaration required of all arriving passengers. The separate SATUSEHAT health pass may also apply.

When to submit

Within 3 days before arrival

Official portal

All Indonesia / e-Customs Declaration (e-CD)

Submit only via the official government portal — many lookalike sites charge a fee for what is a free declaration.

At the border

Immigration officers in Indonesia

Strictness

Relaxed

Likelihood of questioning

Light-touch entry — typically a stamp and a brief greeting. Spot-checks on documents do still happen.

Indonesia is known for a friendly, low-friction arrival experience for legitimate visitors.

Required proof at entry

·Passport valid 6+ months beyond your departure date
·Confirmed return or onward ticket within the permitted stay
·Hotel reservation or host's full address and contact details
·Some cash or a working card — officers may ask how the trip is funded

Border experience is a planning guide — individual officers have wide discretion. When in doubt, carry more documentation than you think you'll need.

Source: Imigrasi RI

If things go wrong

Overstay, refusal & deportation in Indonesia

HarshEnforcement posture

Overstay fines

Indonesia levies steep daily overstay penalties. Current fine amounts are set by the immigration authority and revised periodically — confirm on the official government portal before assuming.

Visa rejection consequences

A refused visa or denied entry is logged in Indonesia's immigration database and is automatically disclosed on every future application worldwide that asks the question.

Re-entry bans

Re-entry bans are routinely imposed for overstays beyond a few days, and repeat overstays can escalate to multi-year or lifetime bans. The exact tariff is set by the immigration authority.

Deportation risks

Removal proceedings are common for any overstay flagged by police, employers or border officials. Detention pending deportation is possible, and the cost of removal can be billed to the traveller.

Penalties change frequently and vary by circumstance — treat this as a planning guide, not legal advice. Settle any overstay or status issue with the local immigration authority before departure where possible.

Current penalties and ban tariffs: Imigrasi RI

Staying longer

Extensions & visa runs in Indonesia

Usually yesCan you extend your stay?

Indonesia has a pragmatic posture toward visitors who play by the rules and apply for extensions properly.

How many times?

Indonesia routinely grants in-country extensions. Apply at the immigration office before your stay expires; the exact length is set by the immigration authority.

Visa run rules (leave & re-enter)

Indonesia actively monitors back-to-back entries. Border officers can refuse re-entry, shorten the stay granted, or impose a mandatory cooling-off period after repeated short trips.

Border discretion is real — even when extensions are technically allowed, individual officers can refuse. For stays beyond a few months, switching to a proper long-stay, student, or remote-work visa is almost always safer than repeated runs.

Current extension rules: Imigrasi RI

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Frequently asked

Brazilian passport to Indonesia — common questions

Do Brazilian citizens need a visa to enter Indonesia?

No. Brazilian passport holders can enter Indonesia visa-free for short stays. Permitted length of stay: Up to 30 days. Bring a passport valid 6+ months beyond your departure date and proof of onward travel.

How long can Brazilian passport holders stay in Indonesia?

Up to 30 days. Most visa-free entries grant 30–90 days per visit. The exact length is set by the border officer and printed on your entry stamp — always check it before leaving the immigration hall.

How do Brazilian citizens apply for entry to Indonesia?

No advance application — you are admitted at the border on arrival, subject to officer discretion.

What documents do Brazilian travellers need at the Indonesia border?

Bring a passport valid 6+ months beyond your departure date, a confirmed return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address), and proof of funds for the stay. Travel insurance is strongly recommended and sometimes mandatory.

Can Brazilian passport holders extend their stay in Indonesia?

Some destinations allow one extension at the local immigration office; others do not. Apply before your current stay expires — never after.

What happens if a Brazilian citizen overstays in Indonesia?

Overstaying in Indonesia can trigger per-day fines, future visa refusals, and re-entry bans. Even short overstays are logged in the immigration database and asked about on future visa applications worldwide. Always leave on or before the date stamped in your passport.