Indonesia Arrival Card (e-CD) 2026: How to Fill Online & Entry Process

All Canadian travellers visiting Indonesia must complete an official digital arrival declaration before entry. Indonesia has unified its immigration, customs, and health forms into streamlined online systems to speed up port clearance. This guide breaks down official rules, submission steps, and key travel requirements, helping Canadian visitors avoid common entry delays and travel mistakes.

Indonesia Entry Declaration Policy Overview

Effective September 1, 2025, Indonesia implemented a streamlined entry policy, merging three mandatory entry declarations into one unified digital document. The All Indonesia Unified Digital Arrival Card replaces legacy paper arrival forms, standalone e-CD customs filings, and SATUSEHAT health declarations for all major Indonesian entry ports.

This unified policy applies to four high-traffic official entry ports: Jakarta, Bali, Surabaya, and Batam Seaport. All other Indonesian air, sea and land entry points continue to operate on the traditional e-CD system as the nationwide All Indonesia system rollout progresses.

Both official government platforms are 100% free, government-approved and digital-only. Paper entry forms are discontinued and not accepted for entry clearance.

What Is the Indonesia Digital Arrival Card?

The Indonesia Digital Arrival Card is a mandatory online entry declaration for all international visitors, jointly administered by Indonesian immigration and customs. It combines three key entry procedures into one quick submission, cutting redundant paperwork and speeding up port clearance.

Before the 2025 reform, travellers filed separate forms for immigration checks, customs reporting and health screening. The updated system offers two port-based options to simplify entry procedures:

• All Indonesia Unified System (Major Ports): Valid for Jakarta, Bali, Surabaya, and Batam. Covers immigration checks, customs declarations, and health status reporting in one single form.
• Traditional e-CD System (All Other Ports): Focuses primarily on customs declarations, paired with basic digital immigration validation for secondary entry points across Indonesia.

Successful form submission generates a unique scannable QR code, your only valid document for immigration and customs clearance. Crucially, this arrival card is not a visa — Canadian visitors must hold a valid visa, VOA or e-VOA to enter Indonesia per local rules.

Eligibility & Zero Exemption Rules

No exemptions apply to this mandatory digital arrival card requirement for any international traveller entering Indonesia via air, sea or land ports. The rule covers all visitor categories, including Canadian travellers:

• Canadian tourists, leisure travellers, and vacation visitors
• Canadian business travellers and professional visitors
• Transit passengers exiting airport or port restricted areas
• Returning Indonesian citizens and permanent residents residing overseas
• Travellers with no taxable or restricted goods to declare (QR code is still mandatory for immigration clearance)

This rule applies to all Indonesian destinations such as Bali, Lombok, Yogyakarta, Komodo and Sulawesi. No separate regional entry forms are required after clearing international entry.

Indonesia Arrival Card Step-by-Step Submission Guides (All Platforms)

All Indonesia System (CGK, DPS, SUB, Batam Ports)

The unified All Indonesia platform serves Indonesia’s busiest entry points. The entire 5–10 minute submission process is free, login-free, and fully English-compatible. You may access the official portal via web browser or official iOS/Android app at: https://allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id. Follow the step-by-step process below:

1. Launch the official platform: Open the website or mobile app and select “Start Declaration”. Switch the interface language to English using the top-right menu for easier form completion. No pre-registration or user account is required.
2. Enter verified personal and travel data: Complete all mandatory fields using information that perfectly matches your passport and travel documents. Typos or mismatched details will invalidate your QR code. Required information includes your full legal name, passport details, flight or vessel number, exact arrival time, full Indonesian accommodation address (PO boxes are not accepted), and total baggage count.
3. Add group members (if applicable): The platform supports group submissions for up to 10 travellers, letting you add family members or travel companions within a single declaration to save time.
4. Complete customs and health declarations: Answer all customs questions truthfully to declare any taxable or restricted items such as alcohol, tobacco, high-value electronics, gifts, or large cash amounts. Provide clear yes/no responses for all health status screening prompts.
5. Review and submit your declaration: Double-check every entry carefully, as no edits are permitted after submission. Confirm all details and finalize your form.
6. Save your official QR code: A unique QR code and declaration number will generate immediately. A confirmation copy will also be sent to your registered email. Back up your QR code via screenshot, cloud PDF download, and physical printout, as it is required for full immigration and customs clearance.

Traditional e-CD System

All smaller Indonesian air, sea and land entry points rely on the official customs e-CD portal: https://ecd.beacukai.go.id. This free official government platform supports customs declarations and basic digital immigration validation. Follow the step-by-step process below:

1. Access the official portal: Open the e-CD website and tap “Next” to begin your declaration. Switch the interface to English for easier completion. No account registration or payment is required.
2. Input accurate travel information: Fill in all mandatory fields with details matching your passport and travel documents, including your full legal name, passport information, flight or arrival details, local accommodation address, and baggage quantity. You may add family members to the same group submission.
3. Complete customs declaration: Truthfully respond to all customs screening questions. Select “Yes” if carrying taxable or restricted items and “No” if you have no goods to declare, complying with official Indonesian customs regulations.
4. Review and submit: Carefully verify all personal, travel and declaration details to avoid errors. Finalize and submit your form once all information is confirmed accurate.
5. Save your official QR code: A unique valid QR code will generate instantly after submission. Save a digital copy and prepare a printed backup to present to customs officials upon arrival for clearance verification.

Official Application Timeline & Key Rules

Indonesian immigration and customs authorities enforce a standard official recommendation: submit your digital arrival form within 72 hours (3 days) before your scheduled arrival in Indonesia.

Same-day arrival submissions are legally permitted but strongly discouraged for all travellers. Completing the form prior to departing Canada eliminates on-site queues and clearance delays. QR codes are only valid for the exact submitted arrival date; any itinerary changes require a full new form submission to generate a valid updated code.

Indonesia Arrival Card Mandatory Form Submission Requirements

All submitted information must exactly match your official travel documents. Misspellings or abbreviations invalidate QR codes and cause entry delays. The form covers three mandatory core sections for all Canadian travellers:

Personal Identification Details

Full legal name, DOB, nationality, passport number/expiry date, gender, occupation, active email and contact phone number.

Travel Logistics Information

Flight/vessel number, arrival date/time, entry port, full local accommodation address, visa type and total stay duration.

Customs & Health Declaration Rules

• Mandatory Cash Declaration: Any cash or financial instruments exceeding CAD 7,800–7,870 (equivalent to 100 million IDR, current exchange rates) must be formally declared.
• Dutiable Items: High-value electronics, alcohol, tobacco, personal gifts, and luxury goods require declaration.
• Health Screening: Basic self-reported health status confirmation.
• Strictly Prohibited Items: Illegal drugs, unregistered weapons, and endangered wildlife products are banned entirely with no declaration option; possession results in severe legal penalties.

Standard Airport Entry Clearance Process After Indonesia Arrival Card

Travellers with a fully completed arrival card and valid official QR code can complete standard entry clearance in approximately 5 minutes by following this official process:

1. Proceed to Immigration Hall: Follow international arrival signage; no paper forms are collected onsite.
2. QR Code Pre-Scan: Show your digital or printed QR code for initial validation.
3. Immigration Verification: Present your Canadian passport, valid visa/VOA/e-VOA and QR code, and answer brief trip-related questions if requested.
4. Baggage Claim: Collect checked luggage after clearing immigration.
5. Customs Clearance: Use Green Channel for no-declaration items or Red Channel for dutiable goods; staff may re-scan your QR code for verification.
6. Exit to Arrival Hall: Complete entry formalities and access airport ground transportation.

Essential Pre-Departure Indonesia Travel Tips

These standard best practices and mandatory rules help Canadian travellers avoid entry delays or rejection when visiting Indonesia:

• Dual QR Code Backup: Save your QR code in two locations (phone + cloud/printout) to avoid entry issues from dead devices or no internet.
• Passport Validity Rule: Your Canadian passport needs a minimum 6-month validity window from your arrival date (strict entry requirement).
• Bali Tourism Levy (CAD): A mandatory tourism levy of IDR 150,000 per person applies exclusively to foreign tourists visiting Bali (Indonesian domestic travellers are fully exempt). At current exchange rates, this equals roughly CAD 13–14 per visitor. Pre-pay online before travel to skip airport queues.
• VOA/e-VOA Requirements: Canadian VOA travellers must show onward/return tickets and proof of ~CAD 2,050 in accessible travel funds.
• No QR Tampering: Editing or altering your official QR code leads to entry denial and immigration penalties.
• Individual Forms for All Ages: Infants and children need their own arrival card and QR code, linkable to a parent’s passport during group submission.

Follow the official arrival card rules and entry protocols carefully for a smooth and hassle-free Indonesian travel experience. Prepare your documents in advance, keep your QR code secure and accessible, and enjoy a safe, wonderful trip across Indonesia’s stunning destinations.

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