Indonesia Visa RequirementsFor Malta passport holders
Malta passport holders need a visa for Indonesia. The most convenient option is a Visa on Arrival (USD 35) available at major international airports.
Malta passport holders require a visa to enter Indonesia.
Visa on Arrival (B211A) available at Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta, Bali Ngurah Rai, and other major airports. Cost USD 35 for 30 days (extendable once for 30 days). Alternatively, the e-VOA (electronic Visa on Arrival) at molina.imigrasi.go.id. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank pages.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Required Documents
For Your Visa Application
Visa on Arrival (B211A) - USD 35
Obtained at major Indonesian airports or apply for e-VOA at molina.imigrasi.go.id.
Valid Malta Passport
Minimum 6 months validity with at least 2 blank pages.
Required at Entry
Return or Onward Ticket
Required for visa on arrival.
Hotel Booking Confirmation
Address of accommodation.
Proof of Sufficient Funds Recommended
Credit cards or cash.
Current Travel Situation
Malta to Indonesia: What You Need to Know
Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago nation with over 17,000 islands and 277 million people. Malta and Indonesia share Catholic heritage partially: Indonesia has significant Christian communities, particularly in Flores, Manado (North Sulawesi), and parts of Papua, where Catholicism has deep roots through Portuguese and Dutch colonial missionary activity. Bali, with its unique Hindu culture, is one of Asia's most distinctive and beloved tourist destinations. Java's Borobudur (the world's largest Buddhist monument, UNESCO) and the otherworldly volcanism of both islands make Indonesia one of the world's most geologically and culturally extraordinary destinations.
How to Get There
Bali (DPS) has direct charter flights from Malta and nearby airports. Jakarta (CGK) has connections via Singapore or Dubai from Malta. Total journey approximately 15-18 hours to Bali.
Money & Banking
Indonesia uses the rupiah (IDR). Indonesia is very affordable: local warung meal IDR 25,000-60,000 (EUR 1.50-3.50), Bali beach accommodation USD 40-150/night, Grab throughout Indonesia. Bali beach clubs and tourist areas are considerably more expensive than local options.
Practical Tips
Bali: Ubud (the Monkey Forest, Campuhan Ridge Walk, rice terrace cycling, the Ubud Market for batik and silver), Seminyak and Canggu (beach clubs, rice field cycling, surf lessons for beginners at Kuta), Uluwatu (clifftop Pura Uluwatu temple, Kecak fire dance at sunset), and Nusa Penida (Kelingking Beach's T-Rex cliff formation, Angel's Billabong natural pool). Yogyakarta: Borobudur at sunrise (the most powerful moment, book ahead, UNESCO, the world's largest Buddhist monument), Prambanan (Hindu temple complex, UNESCO), and Merapi active volcano. Lombok: the Gili Islands (Gili Trawangan for nightlife, Gili Air for peace), and Mount Rinjani for serious trekkers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Malta citizens need a visa for Indonesia?
Yes. A Visa on Arrival (B211A, USD 35) is available at major airports. Alternatively, apply for an e-VOA online before travel at molina.imigrasi.go.id.
What are the Komodo dragons?
Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis) are the world's largest living lizards (up to 3m long, 90kg), found only on the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, Gili Motang, and Padar (collectively Komodo National Park, UNESCO World Heritage). They are venomous (saliva contains anticoagulants) and actively hunt deer and pigs. Boat tours to Komodo from Bali (45-minute flight to Labuan Bajo, then boat) or Lombok are the standard way to see them.
What is Bali's Hindu culture?
Bali is the only Hindu-majority island in predominantly Muslim Indonesia (88% Muslim nationally). Balinese Hinduism is distinct from Indian Hinduism, incorporating local animist traditions. The island has approximately 20,000 temples and religious ceremonies are a daily occurrence. The Barong dance (a ritual performance depicting the eternal battle between good and evil), Kecak fire dance at Uluwatu, and the melasti purification ceremony before Nyepi (the Day of Silence) are extraordinary to witness.
What is Nyepi (Day of Silence) in Bali?
Nyepi is Bali's unique New Year celebration (Hindu Saka calendar, typically in March): a 24-hour period of complete silence, no movement, no lights, and no activity. The entire island of Bali shuts down: no flights, no traffic, no going outside. Tourists must stay in their hotels. The day before Nyepi features the Ogoh-Ogoh parade: enormous demonic papier-mache figures are paraded through the streets and then burned to purge evil spirits.
Is diving in Indonesia good?
Indonesia has some of the world's best diving: Raja Ampat (West Papua) has the highest marine biodiversity on Earth (over 1,300 fish species, 600 coral species). The Komodo National Park has dramatic drift dives and manta ray encounters. Bunaken (North Sulawesi) has spectacular wall dives. The Banda Sea has pelagic species including large schools of hammerhead sharks. Tulamben in Bali has the famous USAT Liberty wreck dive.
What language is spoken in Indonesia?
Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) is the national language, a standardized form of Malay spoken by virtually all Indonesians as a second language (with hundreds of regional languages and dialects as mother tongues). English is spoken at tourist destinations, hotels, and by younger educated Indonesians. Balinese is spoken on Bali alongside Indonesian.