Indonesia is a popular destination for travellers from Bangladesh, from Bali’s beaches to Java’s temples. Before you book, the most important thing to know is that Bangladeshi passport holders cannot simply turn up and enter visa-free. An earlier version of this guide said otherwise, and that was wrong.
Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for Indonesia?
Yes. On Indonesia’s official e-Visa website (evisa.imigrasi.go.id), choosing “Bangladesh” as the passport country returns the message that the visa type needs to be applied for by a guarantor. In practice this means you cannot self-apply for the tourist visa; an Indonesian guarantor applies on your behalf through the system. The portal does not say here who can act as guarantor, so ask the Embassy of Indonesia in Dhaka or a licensed travel agency how to arrange one.
We checked the portal on 27 October 2026. Visa rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay for tickets.
What every traveller to Indonesia needs
- A passport valid for at least six months from the date you arrive.
- A return or onward ticket.
- An approved visa, obtained through your guarantor, before you fly.
- The online arrival card: the official portal says all travellers must submit it within 3 days before arriving in Indonesia, at allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id.
- Be ready to show proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay if immigration asks.
How to apply, step by step
- Decide your trip dates and arrange an Indonesian guarantor (confirm with the embassy or a licensed agency who qualifies).
- Your guarantor applies on the e-Visa portal. The portal’s three steps are: apply, pay the visa fee online (by SIMPONI or a Mastercard, Visa or JCB card), then download the approved visa from the link emailed to you.
- Track the application on the portal’s “Track Your Application” page.
- Print the visa, complete the arrival card, and carry both with your passport.
Fees and processing time: the official site shows these when the application is made, and they can change, so we do not quote a number here. Apply well before your travel date. For questions about your case, contact the Embassy of Indonesia in Dhaka.
Beware of unofficial sites
Many agent sites claim Bangladeshi travellers can enter Indonesia visa-free for 30 or 60 days. The government portal does not say this. Pay visa fees only through the official e-Visa website.
Popular places to visit in Indonesia
Bali
The best-known island in Indonesia, with beaches at Kuta, Nusa Dua and Sanur, the Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud, the sea temple of Tanah Lot and the Jatiluwih rice terraces.
Borobudur
A Buddhist temple complex built around the 8th and 9th centuries in Central Java, built as stacked platforms decorated with relief panels and statues. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and many visitors go at sunrise.
Komodo National Park
Home of the Komodo dragon, the world’s largest living lizard, with good diving and snorkelling and the well-known Pink Beach.
Raja Ampat
An island group off the north-west tip of Papua, famous for coral reefs and diving, and for birdlife including birds of paradise.
Why Indonesia suits Bangladeshi travellers
- Culture: hundreds of ethnic groups and local languages across thousands of islands.
- Nature: volcanoes, rainforest, beaches and coral reefs.
- Familiar faith: Indonesia has the world’s largest Muslim population, so mosques and halal food are easy to find in most areas. Bali is mostly Hindu, so check halal options there.
- Direct reach: check current airline schedules from Dhaka for routes and connections.
Bottom line
Plan for an e-Visa applied for through an Indonesian guarantor, a six-month passport and a return ticket, and submit the arrival card before you land. Check the official e-Visa website for the latest rules.
