Straight answer, official source, and how long it takes.
Tourist visa — online or on arrival at eligible entry points. 30 days, extendable once by up to 30 days with approval.
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.
US citizens need a visa for Indonesia. You can apply for a 30-day electronic visa in advance, or get a visa on arrival at designated entry points. It allows 30 days from arrival and can be extended once for up to 30 days, with approval before it expires. Tourism only. Complete the free All Indonesia arrival card within 72 hours before arrival and save the QR code.
For United States passport holders, tourism or short business trips.
| Passport | Regular US passport |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Tourism only (business or work needs the appropriate visa) |
| Visa required | Yes — eVisa |
| Maximum stay | 30 days from arrival; extendable once by up to 30 days with approval before expiry |
| Passport validity | At least 6 months after arrival, 2 blank pages, undamaged (State Dept) |
| Return/onward ticket | Yes — return or onward ticket (Indonesian visa-on-arrival rules) |
| Arrival form | Yes — free All Indonesia arrival card within 72 hours before arrival; save the QR code |
| Last checked | 28 June 2026 |
Indonesia has an active government advisory. Compare it against other countries currently flagged.
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 visa is required for US citizens visiting Japan for tourism for stays under 90 days.
Read the dossierYes, U.S. citizens need a visa for Vietnam — either an eVisa (evisa.gov.vn) or a visa from a Vietnamese embassy, arranged before travel. The only exception is stays of 30 days or less on Phu Quoc island.
Read the dossierUS citizens need a visa for India, with an eVisa option available for tourist travel.
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