INDONESIA · IMMIGRATION · VISA OVERSTAY
Overstayed in Indonesia? Here Is Where You Actually Stand.
Indonesia
A short overstay in Indonesia is a fine, not a crisis — and it is entirely within your control right now. What changes everything is one specific number: 60 days. Everything below explains why that number matters and what to do before you get near it.
The short answer
Indonesia charges a daily overstay fine, and unlike some neighbouring countries, that fine does not stop accruing — it is charged per day for as long as the overstay continues, and it must be paid in full before you are permitted to depart. The number that actually matters is 60 days: cross that threshold and the situation stops being a fine and becomes deportation, which under current Indonesian immigration law carries an entry ban that can run from months to years. If you are anywhere near that line, or already past your permitted stay date, the priority is understanding exactly which side of it you are on.
Is this you?
See which of these describes your situation.
- Your permitted-to-stay date has already passed, or is close.
- You're not sure exactly how many days you've overstayed, or how the fine is calculated.
- You hold a KITAS (a stay permit tied to work, investment, retirement, or another basis) and think that status might change how overstay is treated.
- You're worried you might be approaching, or have already passed, a threshold that changes the situation from a fine to something more serious.
- You want to leave Indonesia now and need to know exactly what to expect on the way out.
Whichever of these applies, the first useful step is establishing your exact overstay count against the 60-day line — everything else follows from that.
What happens next
We establish your exact overstay, from your stamps
Your permitted-to-stay date, counted precisely, not estimated. This is the single most important number in your situation, because Indonesia's overstay consequences change sharply at a specific threshold rather than escalating gradually.
We confirm which side of the 60-day line you're on
Overstay of up to 60 days is generally handled as a daily fine, payable before departure. Beyond 60 days, the situation changes fundamentally — deportation and an entry ban become the operative consequences rather than a fine alone. Which side of that line you're on changes everything about what happens next.
If you're under 60 days: we plan a straightforward departure
The daily fine is paid before you're permitted to leave, and there is no grace period — it applies from day one. We make sure you know the exact amount owed and the correct process before you get to the airport, so there are no surprises at the counter.
If you're approaching or past 60 days: Indonesian immigration counsel is engaged immediately
This is no longer a straightforward fine-and-fly situation. Deportation and an entry ban carry consequences that outlast the immediate trip, and the specific circumstances of your case genuinely matter to the outcome. We brief qualified Indonesian counsel with your facts before anything else happens.
We check whether your KITAS status changes anything
Holding a KITAS does not exempt you from overstay consequences, but the specifics of your permit basis and your immigration history can matter to how your case is handled. We confirm this rather than assume it either way.
We deal with what comes after
Whether that's confirming a clean departure record, understanding a re-entry ban if one applies, or preparing a fresh application once any ban period has passed — an overstay resolved properly should have a clear, documented endpoint.
This describes Indonesia's process specifically. Overstay rules, fine structures and thresholds differ substantially from Thailand and Cambodia — do not assume what applies in one country applies in another.
What this costs — ours and Indonesia's, separated
Two different pockets of money, kept separate. The daily fine is paid to Indonesian immigration; our fee is ours, quoted in writing before we start.
| Connect Consult | Official / government fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Daily overstay fine (up to 60 days) | No fee for a straightforward payment and departure — most short overstays don't need us at all | Commonly reported at IDR 1,000,000 per day, no grace period, charged from day one — verify current rate |
| Immigration/legal representation — where deportation or a ban is in play | Quoted per matter, in writing, before you instruct | Not a government fee — set by the instructed firm |
| Connect Consult coordination fee | IDR 490 – 1,100* — published, fixed, the same for everyone | — |
* Indicative price range only. This service is a tailored solution, assembled after consulting a specialist and budgeted against your case's specific requirements, third-party costs, your goals and your personal circumstances. Figures are guidance, checked against official sources and dated on this page. Official amounts are set by the authority and can change without notice — before you commit to anything, we confirm the exact figures for your case in writing. We do not mark up official charges or counsel fees.
Doing it yourself vs doing it with us
A short, straightforward overstay genuinely doesn't need a broker. We'd rather tell you that than sell you something.
| On your own | With Connect Consult | |
|---|---|---|
| A few days to a few weeks over, leaving Indonesia anyway, nothing else going on | Genuinely fine on your own — pay the fine at departure and fly | Nothing meaningful to add, and we'll tell you that for free |
| Approaching the 60-day threshold and unsure exactly where you stand | Real risk of miscounting or misunderstanding what changes at that line | We count precisely and tell you exactly what applies before you act |
| Past 60 days, or already facing deportation proceedings | High risk of making a serious situation worse without local legal representation | Indonesian counsel engaged immediately, managing the process on your behalf |
The honest version
The honest version: a short overstay, well under 60 days, with no other complications, is a fine and a queue — pay it, fly, done. Once you're near or past the 60-day line, or there's a complication (a disputed entry, a lost passport, a KITAS issue), it becomes a genuine legal matter with consequences that outlast the flight home. Pay for help at the second one, not the first.
Common questions
How much is the overstay fine in Indonesia?
Commonly reported at IDR 1,000,000 per day, with no grace period — it applies from day one and, unlike some neighbouring countries, does not cap at a maximum amount. Confirm the current rate with Indonesian immigration or with us before relying on it.
What happens if I overstay for more than 60 days?
The situation changes fundamentally at that point — deportation becomes the operative consequence rather than a fine alone, generally alongside an entry ban. Current Indonesian immigration law allows entry bans in a range from several months to a number of years depending on circumstances; the specific duration for your case is not something to guess at, and is worth confirming with counsel directly.
Does having a KITAS change how overstay is treated?
Holding a KITAS doesn't exempt you from overstay consequences — the same fine and threshold structure applies. Your specific permit basis and immigration history can still matter to how your case is handled, which is why it's worth confirming rather than assuming.
Can I just pay the fine and leave?
For an overstay under the 60-day threshold, yes — this is the standard, well-established process. Beyond that threshold, it's no longer a simple pay-and-fly situation.
Can you guarantee I won't be banned from returning?
No — and be cautious of anyone who claims they can. Entry and ban decisions belong to Indonesian immigration authorities. What we can do is make sure your situation is presented accurately, with qualified Indonesian counsel involved where the case calls for it.
Are you an Indonesian law firm?
No. Connect Consult is a legal-services concierge. Immigration and deportation matters are handled by counsel licensed to practise in Indonesia, whom we brief and manage — we hold your relationship and stay accountable to you until it's resolved.
No obligation
Send us your stamps. We'll tell you exactly where you stand.
A photograph of your passport bio page and Indonesian entry stamp, and we'll count your exact overstay against the 60-day line and tell you plainly what applies. No cost for that first read.
Connect Consult is a legal-services concierge for foreigners in South East Asia. We are not an Indonesian law firm and we do not hold an Indonesian legal practising licence. Where a matter needs a lawyer, it is handled by counsel licensed to practise in Indonesia — instructed, briefed and managed by us, with their fee quoted to you before you instruct them. We never guarantee an outcome; entry, deportation and ban decisions rest with Indonesian immigration authorities. This page does not publish specific entry-ban durations or case-outcome figures, because these are applied based on individual circumstances. Overstay fine figures are the commonly reported rate as guidance — confirm current amounts before relying on them. Last reviewed August 2026.
Official sources
- Directorate General of Immigration, Indonesia — how immigration handles overstaying foreign nationals and deportation ↗Indonesia's immigration authority stating its own position: a fine of IDR 1,000,000 per day for overstay, and deportation rather than a fine once the overstay passes 60 days. We checked the wording on the page itself rather than taking it from a summary. One thing to weigh: the article is dated 12 April 2023. It is the authority's own publication and we could find no later official statement changing it, but charges do change and we have not found an official source confirming the figure is current in 2026. Treat it as the authority's published position, and confirm the amount before you rely on it. Link and content verified August 2026.
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