Crew joining a yacht in Bali need entry status that matches both their role on board and the vessel’s time in Indonesian waters — arranged locally, without delay.
There is no dedicated leisure ‘yacht visa’ in Indonesia, so working crew enter on the same public routes as other travellers — the Visa on Arrival or e-VOA for short calls, or a B211A visit visa where the stay runs longer or the purpose is professional. What sets Bali apart is the handling: applications and extensions for crew berthing at Benoa or Serangan are processed through Imigrasi Denpasar, and our on-the-ground liaison keeps that process quick and predictable.
Handled through Imigrasi Denpasar
Crew calling at Benoa or Serangan fall under the Denpasar immigration office, and every extension, status check and reporting formality runs through it. We attend in person on your behalf, track each file as it moves, and flag anything that needs the crew member present — so a berth in Bali never turns into a queue at the counter.
Long-term crew and the KITAS path
Where a crew member is engaged for an extended season or a permanent position on board, the short-stay routes eventually run their course. For these cases a crew KITAS — a limited-stay permit tied to a proper sponsor — is the correct long-term footing. We map the timing so the switch happens cleanly, well before an existing permit expires.
Crew documents
A concise list per person — we confirm the precise requirements once we see your roster and dates.
Signing crew on or off mid-charter is handled separately — see Yacht Crew Change Bali.
From First Message to Approval
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Send your roster
Share passports, ranks and dates. We assess each crew member and confirm the right route for Bali.
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We build the file
Forms, sponsor letters and a per-person checklist, all aligned with the vessel’s permits and berth.
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Filing & liaison
A licensed partner submits and guarantees each application while we liaise with Imigrasi Denpasar throughout.
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Crew cleared
Each member receives their visa, and we stay on call for extensions or a move to a crew KITAS.