Proof of Onward Travel for Indonesia (Bali)
What airlines check before flights to Indonesia (Bali), and what counts as proof at the check-in desk.
Checked almost every time
Why Indonesia asks for it
Visa on arrival travellers to Bali are routinely asked for a departure flight at check-in. Denpasar is one of the most common places in Asia to be stopped without one.
Where it is checked: Check-in desk for flights to Denpasar (DPS) and Jakarta (CGK).
Airlines that commonly check
- AirAsia
- Scoot
- Jetstar
- Singapore Airlines
- Qatar Airways
Common onward routes from Indonesia (Bali)
- DPS → KUL
- DPS → SIN
- CGK → SIN
- DPS → BKK
What counts at check-in
Airlines expect a real booking they can check against your name and dates. If you are flying one-way, book how you will leave before you go:
- A return flight on the same ticket
- A separately booked onward flight to another country
- A bus, train or ferry ticket leaving the country, where accepted
Frequently asked questions
Do I need proof of onward travel for Indonesia (Bali)?
Visa on arrival travellers to Bali are routinely asked for a departure flight at check-in. Denpasar is one of the most common places in Asia to be stopped without one. Checked almost every time: check-in desk for flights to denpasar (dps) and jakarta (cgk).
Which airlines ask for it on flights to Indonesia (Bali)?
Travellers most often report being asked by AirAsia, Scoot, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways. Airlines enforce this because they are fined if a passenger is refused entry, so the check happens before you board rather than on arrival.
What counts as proof of onward travel for Indonesia (Bali)?
A real booking that the airline can check: a return flight on your ticket, a separately booked onward flight, or a bus, train or ferry ticket leaving the country where accepted. Requirements vary, so confirm with your airline.
Can I use a FastOnward document at check-in for Indonesia (Bali)?
No. FastOnward produces a flight reservation document for documentation purposes, such as a visa application. It is not a real airline ticket or booking, its PNR cannot be verified with the airline and it cannot be used for boarding or as proof of onward travel at check-in.
Applying for a visa?
FastOnward flight reservation documents are for documentation needs such as visa applications. They are not a real ticket, cannot be verified with the airline and cannot be used at check-in.
Get a flight reservation documentEntry rules change. Confirm the current requirements with Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration and with your airline before you travel.
