Travelers often mix up Indonesia e-VOA, All Indonesia arrival declaration, and the Bali Tourist Levy because all three can appear before a Bali trip. They are not the same thing. One is about visa permission, one is an arrival declaration, and one is a Bali provincial tourist levy.
TL;DR: Indonesia e-VOA is a visa step for eligible travelers. All Indonesia is the arrival declaration for entering Indonesia. Bali Tourist Levy is a separate Bali tourism payment for foreign tourists visiting Bali. Use the official sites only: evisa.imigrasi.go.id, allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id, and lovebali.baliprov.go.id.
The Difference
| Step | What it is | Who may need it | Official site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia e-VOA / eVisa | Visa application and payment | Travelers who need a visa or choose the online e-VOA route | evisa.imigrasi.go.id |
| All Indonesia arrival declaration | Arrival, customs, health, and quarantine declaration | International travelers entering Indonesia | allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id |
| Bali Tourist Levy | Bali provincial tourism levy | Foreign tourists visiting Bali | lovebali.baliprov.go.id |
If you fly to Bali as a foreign tourist, you may need all three. If you enter Indonesia but do not visit Bali, the Bali Tourist Levy may not apply. If you are visa-free or already hold the right visa, e-VOA may not be the step you need.
Indonesia e-VOA Is the Visa Step
The e-VOA is about permission to enter and stay. It belongs on the official Indonesia eVisa portal, not on the Love Bali site and not on the All Indonesia declaration site.
Use it when your passport and trip qualify for the online e-VOA route. Check the latest official eligibility before you pay, because visa rules depend on nationality, travel purpose, and current Indonesian immigration rules.
Before payment, compare passport number, full name, nationality, date of birth, passport expiry date, arrival point, and email against your passport and booking records. For field-level mistakes, see the Indonesia e-VOA form mistake checklist.
All Indonesia Is the Arrival Declaration
All Indonesia is not a visa and not a payment for Bali. It is the arrival declaration used to submit arrival, customs, health, and quarantine information before reaching the border.
Fill it before arrival and save the QR code. The QR code proves that the declaration was submitted; it does not replace a visa, visa-free status, airline checks, or immigration inspection. For the full timing and QR-code guide, see the All Indonesia arrival declaration guide.
Bali Tourist Levy Is Only the Bali Payment
The Bali Tourist Levy is a provincial tourism levy for foreign tourists visiting Bali. It is paid through the official Love Bali site, and the payment produces a voucher or QR proof.
Do not treat the Bali levy as a visa. Paying it does not give you permission to enter Indonesia, does not submit your arrival declaration, and does not replace any immigration requirement.
If your trip includes Jakarta, Surabaya, Batam, or another Indonesian destination without Bali, check whether the Bali levy applies to your itinerary before paying.
Which One Should You Do First?
For a typical Bali trip, a practical order is:
- Confirm whether you need a visa, visa-free entry, e-VOA, or another visa type.
- If you need e-VOA, apply on the official Indonesia eVisa site before travel.
- Complete the All Indonesia arrival declaration within the official pre-arrival window.
- Pay the Bali Tourist Levy if your itinerary includes Bali.
- Save all proof offline: visa approval, All Indonesia QR code, and Bali levy voucher.
The exact order can vary by itinerary, but do not leave passport-heavy forms until the immigration hall if you can avoid it.
Common Confusions
"I paid the Bali Tourist Levy. Do I still need a visa?"
Possibly yes. The Bali Tourist Levy is not a visa. Visa requirements depend on your passport, travel purpose, and stay.
"I submitted All Indonesia. Can I enter without e-VOA?"
Only if you are otherwise eligible to enter. All Indonesia is a declaration, not visa permission.
"I have e-VOA. Do I still need All Indonesia?"
Yes, the e-VOA and the arrival declaration are separate steps.
"Which QR code should I show?"
Keep both if you are going to Bali: the All Indonesia QR code for arrival declaration checks and the Love Bali voucher or QR proof for the Bali levy. They are not interchangeable.
