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Passport first.Residence is context, not nationality.Reviewed 29 October 2026

Bali visa if you live in Canada

Living in Canada does not decide your Bali visa. Indonesia checks the passport you travel on, so Canadian residents can need different routes for the same trip.

The short answer

Your travel passport decides which Indonesian visa route may apply—not your Canadian visa or residence status.

Canadian passport holders are eligible for B1 e-VOA. Some residents may use a visa-free visit based on their passport; others need a C1 visitor visa or additional clearance before travel. We check the route against current official rules before sending a quote.

Which visa does your passport need?

This starter list combines Canadian passports with the ten leading places of birth among recent immigrants in the 2021 Census. It is a practical guide to common communities, not a claim about anyone’s current nationality. Prices are fixed in CAD on this Canada guide and do not follow the header currency selector. Final eligibility and total are confirmed in writing.

PassportWhat you need for BaliStarting price
CanadianB1 e-VOA · 30 days · extendable onceC$56Starting total · visa fee and assistance
IndianB1 e-VOA · 30 days · extendable onceC$56Starting total · visa fee and assistance
FilipinoVisa-free visit · up to 30 days · not extendableNo visa feeC1 visitor visa for a longer stay from C$140
ChineseB1 e-VOA · 30 days · extendable onceC$56Starting total · visa fee and assistance
SyrianC1 visitor visa · prior approval · sponsor required · up to 60 days initiallyFrom C$210Subject to route and document review
NigerianAdditional immigration clearance may be required before a visa is issuedWritten quoteAsk us to check the current route first
AmericanB1 e-VOA · 30 days · extendable onceC$56Starting total · visa fee and assistance
PakistaniC1 visitor visa · prior approval · sponsor required · up to 60 days initiallyFrom C$140Subject to route and document review
FrenchB1 e-VOA · 30 days · extendable onceC$56Starting total · visa fee and assistance
IranianC1 visitor visa · prior approval · sponsor required · up to 60 days initiallyFrom C$210Subject to route and document review
BritishB1 e-VOA · 30 days · extendable onceC$56Starting total · visa fee and assistance

CAD figures are rounded estimates from the published USD starting tiers, using a reference rate of US$1 = C$1.40 on 29 October 2026; they are not live conversions. Indonesian government charges and exchange rates can change, and payment-provider, extension or Bali tourist-levy charges may be separate. Your written quote confirms the exact route, currency and total before payment. Visa-free entry is only for an eligible visit of up to 30 days.

Canadian residence does not replace passport nationality

A Canadian visa, work permit or permanent-resident card does not give you the Indonesian visa eligibility of a Canadian passport holder. Choose the passport you will use to travel; then provide your actual Canadian residence status and contact details in the application.

Place of birth, residence and citizenship are different facts. This guide uses recent immigrant birthplace data only to choose a useful starter list of passports; it cannot tell us which passport any individual holds.

Before leaving Canada

Check your return documents

If you are a Canadian permanent resident, check that your PR card will be valid when you return. When coming back by plane or another commercial carrier, you generally need a valid PR card or a permanent resident travel document (PRTD).

IRCC return-to-Canada guidance ↗
Plan the Bali trip

Prepare the entry basics

Check that the passport you will use meets Indonesia’s validity rules and that you have any required onward travel evidence. Apply through the official e-Visa system in time, and follow current Indonesian arrival instructions before departure.

Official Indonesia e-Visa portal ↗
If plans change

Keep your documents consistent

Use the same passport for the visa application, airline check-in and Indonesian entry. If you have dual citizenship, tell us which passport you plan to use so we can check that route accurately.

See the document guide →
CAD price references

See a clear total before paying

The CAD figures are rounded starting references. The government visa fee is set in Indonesian rupiah, and exchange rates or route requirements may change the final amount.

We check your passport and documents first. If we can proceed, we send the written scope and full total in CAD with a secure payment link. Sending a request does not charge you.

A practical travel note

Check each part of the journey

Flights from Canada often involve a transit stop. Check transit visa rules for every country on your itinerary as well as Indonesia’s entry requirements; a Bali visa does not cover airport transit elsewhere.

Ask the visa team about your route →

How to apply for a Bali visa from Canada

Request assistance without paying first. We check the passport route and documents, then send a written quote if we can proceed.

Tell us your travel passport.

Add the nationality, purpose of travel and planned dates.

Upload your documents securely.

Use the application portal for your passport page and photo.

We check the route.

Our team reviews eligibility and asks for corrections if something is missing.

Review your written quote.

Pay only after you accept the confirmed scope and total.

Bali visa questions from Canadian residents

Passport eligibility, Canadian permanent residence, CAD price references and the review process.

Why are these passports included in the Canada guide?

The list starts with Canadian passports and the ten leading places of birth among recent immigrants in the 2021 Census. Birthplace is not citizenship or nationality, so always check the passport you will actually travel on.

Does my Canadian residence permit change which Bali visa I need?

No. Indonesia checks the passport used for travel. A Canadian visa or permanent-resident card does not provide the route available to a Canadian passport holder.

Can a Canadian passport holder use e-VOA?

Canadian ordinary passports are included on Indonesia’s published B1 Visa on Arrival list. B1 allows up to 30 days initially and may be extended once, subject to current rules.

Can a Filipino passport holder in Canada visit visa-free?

The Philippines is on Indonesia’s visa-free visit list for up to 30 days, with no extension. Check the current list and ensure your purpose of travel fits that route before departure.

Can I return to Canada with an expired PR card?

IRCC says permanent residents returning by commercial carrier need a valid PR card or PRTD. If you are outside Canada without a valid PR card, check the official PRTD instructions before travelling back.

What if my passport needs a C1 visa or extra clearance?

C1 is a prior-approval visitor route. Published guidance requires a sponsor; additional checks can apply by passport and case. We confirm the available route and sponsor arrangements before quoting.

Are the prices in this page exact?

No. They are rounded CAD starting references. Government charges can change and eligibility may affect the route; the exact total and payment currency are confirmed in your written quote before you pay.

Do I pay when I send a review request?

No. The team reviews the route and documents first. If we can proceed, we email a written quote and secure payment link.

Which passport should I use if I have dual citizenship?

Use the same passport for the Indonesian visa application, airline check-in and entry. Tell us which one you plan to use so we review the right route.

Why travellers use Visa Bali Service
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Route checked first

We review your passport, purpose and dates before asking for payment.

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Written total

You receive the scope, government reference and service total before you decide.

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Secure documents

Passport files are uploaded through the private application portal—not email or WhatsApp.

Not sure which passport route applies?

Send your documents securely for review, or ask our team a general question on WhatsApp. Please avoid sending passport scans or passport numbers in WhatsApp.