What documents does a 17-year-old need to enter Bali, Indonesia: is a birth certificate or parental consent required, and can e-VOA be issued in advance with a 5-year passport?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 11 days ago
TL;DR
A 17-year-old usually needs their own passport valid for at least 6 months to enter Indonesia; a birth certificate is not normally required, but it is smart to carry one if the child travels with a parent who has a different surname. Notarized consent is more often required by the airline or departure country than by Indonesian immigration, and e-VOA can be applied for online in advance; if the system rejects the passport, travelers typically use VOA on arrival.
What the community said
If the child has their own passport, that is the main entry document, and it must be valid for at least 6 months on the date of entry to Indonesia. The visa is normally applied for through the official immigration portal, and if the online application fails, travelers usually switch to visa on arrival at Bali Ngurah Rai Airport.
11 days ago Ngurah Rai Airport / molina.imigrasi.go.id
A notarized consent letter from the second parent is not usually a standard requirement of Indonesian immigration if the child travels with one parent. However, it is often recommended because the airline at check-in or the exit controls in the departure country are more likely to ask for it, especially when only one parent is traveling.
11 days ago Notarized parental consent
A birth certificate is not usually on the mandatory document list for a 17-year-old who already has their own passport. It is still worth carrying the original or a notarized translation if the child and accompanying parent have different surnames, as it helps prove the relationship at check-in without delays.
11 days ago Birth certificate