Straight answer, official source, and how long it takes.
Yes, Canadian citizens need a visa to enter Indonesia for tourism or short business trips, but it can be obtained upon arrival or online as an e-Visa.
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eVOA usually approved within 1–3 days.
Book a travel clinic appointment 6–8 weeks before you fly.
Required only if you're travelling from — or transiting through — a country with active transmission.
Certificate required if arriving from (or transiting) a country with yellow fever transmission risk.
Not required for entry — advised by NHS / CDC for most travellers.
Recommended — food & water borne.
Recommended, especially for longer stays or rural travel.
Consider for rural travel, cyclists, and long trips.
Consider for rural stays, especially in monsoon season.
Risk in Papua and rural areas; low in Bali.
Which countries require the certificate, timing, cost, and the 10-day validity rule.
Not medical advice. Always confirm with your GP, travel nurse, or a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre — requirements change and can vary based on where you're arriving from.
Canadian citizens can obtain a Visa on Arrival (VoA) at major Indonesian airports and seaports, or apply for an e-Visa online before travel. This visa is typically valid for 30 days and can be extended once for another 30 days.
For Canadian passport holders, tourism or short business trips.
| Passport | Canadian passport |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Tourism / short business trip |
| Visa required | Yes — eVisa |
| Maximum stay | 30 days, extendable once for another 30 days (total 60 days) |
| Passport validity | At least 6 months remaining from the date of arrival |
| Return/onward ticket | Yes, or onward ticket |
| Arrival form | Electronic Customs Declaration required upon arrival |
| Last checked | 22 July 2026 |
Full border-enforcement rules for the Yellow Fever certificate, including transit-country traps that catch Indonesia travellers out.
Not border-enforced, but genuinely recommended for rural or long stays. Here's when it's worth it.
No, Canadian citizens do not need a visa for short-term tourism or business trips to Japan.
Read the dossierYes, Canadian citizens need an e-Visa to travel to Vietnam for tourism or a short business trip.
Read the dossierYes, Canadian citizens need an e-Visa or regular visa to enter India.
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