Indonesia Custom Declaration: Complete Guide and 2025 Update

Indonesia no longer uses the old e-CD system at major airports. Starting in 2025, all travelers must complete the All Indonesia Arrival Card, a single digital form that replaces separate immigration, customs, and health declarations. Fill it out before arrival, get your QR code, and show it at immigration and customs for a smoother entry.

Indonesia’s Customs Declaration

Indonesia’s customs declaration is a mandatory form where you tell Bea Cukai (Indonesian Customs) who you are and what you’re bringing into the country. Until recently, this was known as the Electronic Customs Declaration (e-CD / BC 2.2) and could be filled online at or via paper forms at arrival.

What Changed in 2025? Goodbye e-CD, Hello All Indonesia Arrival Card

Starting October 2025, Indonesia began replacing the old e-CD system with the new All Indonesia Arrival Card. This unified form combines immigration, customs, and health information into one digital entry process.

Key changes:

• All Indonesia replaces separate e-CD
• Phased rollout across Indonesia
• Single QR code for entry
• Official government website: https://allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id/

In simple terms, 2025 is the transition year where All Indonesia becomes the main, all-in-one entry declaration.

All Indonesia Arrival Card

The All Indonesia Arrival Card (https://allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id/) is the new online entry form every traveler must complete before arriving in Indonesia. It replaces separate immigration, customs, and health forms with one unified submission.
Here is what you need to fill in, step by step:

Step 1: Fill in your personal information

Step 2: Fill the travel detail

Step 3: Fill the mode of transportation and address

Step 4: Custom declaration

Check all details, submit the form, and save or screenshot the QR code you receive. You will show this code at immigration and customs.

Things You Can Bring and Cannot Bring Into Indonesia

Indonesia uses a combination of duty-free allowances and prohibited/restricted goods rules. The main legal basis is PMK 203/PMK.04/2017 on passenger-carried goods and related customs regulations.

Below is a traveler-friendly summary (not legal advice). If in doubt, declare it.

What you can bring

These are the typical allowances per person for passengers arriving in Indonesia:

• Personal goods and shopping
  • Duty-free value up to USD 500 per person for personal use items (clothing, electronics, gifts, etc.).
  • Above that threshold, customs can charge import duty, VAT, and income tax on the excess value.
• Tobacco & alcohol (for adults)
  • Up to 200 cigarettes, or
  • 25 cigars, or
  • 100 grams of tobacco
  • Plus 1 liter of alcoholic beverages per adult (age 21+ is typically applied for alcohol).
• Personal electronics & gadgets
  • Phones, laptops, cameras, and similar personal devices used during travel are usually allowed as personal effects, as long as quantities are reasonable for personal use (not multiple identical new devices in boxes).
• Prescription medicine (for personal use)
  Reasonable quantities of medication for personal treatment, ideally with:
  • Prescription or doctor’s letter
  • Medicine in original packaging
• Cash & monetary instruments
  • You can bring in cash, traveler’s cheques, or similar instruments.
  • Amounts over IDR 100 million (or equivalent in foreign currency) must be declared and may require central bank approval.

What you cannot bring

Some items are strictly prohibited, while others are restricted and require prior permits.

• Absolutely prohibited (don’t bring at all)
  • Narcotics and illegal drugs (very serious penalties, including long prison terms or death penalty)
  • Firearms, ammunition, explosives, and related parts (unless specially authorized)
  • Obscene or pornographic materials
  • Counterfeit money, fake branded goods, or illegal copies (pirated DVDs, software, etc.)
  • Certain endangered wildlife products protected by CITES (e.g., ivory, some shells, animal skins, certain traditional medicines)
• Restricted items (declare and often need permits)
  • Large quantities of perfume, cosmetics, or branded fashion that look like commercial inventory
  • Fresh food, meat, plants, seeds, and agricultural products (subject to quarantine and health regulations)
  • Professional equipment (e.g., full camera crews, sound equipment, tools) intended for work or commercial activity
  • Medical equipment, lab materials, or high-value professional electronics
• Goods exceeding allowances
  If you exceed the limits below, you must declare and pay duty/taxes, and customs may treat them as commercial imports:
  • Total value of goods over USD 500 per person
  • Alcohol beyond 1 liter
  • Tobacco beyond 200 cigarettes / 25 cigars / 100 g tobacco
  • Multiple new identical items (e.g., five new iPhones still in plastic wrap)

Undeclared excess goods can be seized, confiscated, or fined.

What Happens If You Don’t Fill In the Customs Declaration

Failing to submit your customs declaration can cause immediate issues on arrival. Customs officers may stop you, question you, and send you to the inspection area.

If you bring goods that should have been declared (such as restricted items or anything above the duty-free limit) your belongings can be taken, and fines may apply. Customs has the authority to seize items on the spot.

Serious violations have harsher outcomes. Carrying prohibited substances or attempting to hide goods can lead to criminal charges or deportation. When unsure, always declare, it’s safer and faster.

Tips for a Fast and Easy Customs Process in Indonesia

A bit of preparation can save you a lot of time at the airport.

• Complete All Indonesia before you fly
  Fill it out 1–3 days before arrival, check all details (passport number, flight, accommodation), then screenshot the QR code and keep email/PDF backups.
• Keep documents ready in one place
  • Passport
  • Boarding pass
  • Visa / e-VOA approval (if applicable)
  • Bali Tourist Levy or other local levy QR code (for Bali arrivals)
  • All Indonesia QR code
• Know your duty-free limits
  Don’t exceed 200 cigarettes / 25 cigars / 100 g tobacco / 1 L alcohol unless you’re ready to declare and pay tax.
• Separate personal items from commercial goods
  • Keep your personal clothes and gadgets in regular luggage.
  • If you’re bringing items for business (samples, stock), pack and declare them separately.
• Prepare for random checks
  Even with a green-channel exit, officers may randomly scan or open bags. Stay calm, answer questions clearly, and show your declaration QR code.
• Avoid bringing risky items
  Leave illegal drugs, weapons, pornographic material, and questionable “souvenirs” at home. Indonesia is extremely strict on these categories.
• Declare large amounts of cash
  If you bring over IDR 100 million or equivalent, declare it according to customs and central-bank rules.

Need Help Planning Your Trip to Indonesia/Bali?

Indonesia’s customs declaration is just one part of entering the country smoothly. You also need to think about:

• Picking the right visa (eVOA, C1/211A, or Golden visa) for your stay length
• Paying the Bali Tourist Levy (if you’re flying to Bali)
• Staying connected with a local Indonesian eSIM or SIM card
• Planning long-term stays, visa extensions, and budgeting your trip

With Indonesia’s entry procedures evolving, it can be challenging to keep track of what’s required. Visa BaliEasy is here to make everything straightforward. Our team guides you through the right visa options, ensures your documents are prepared correctly, and provides quick assistance if you face any issues on arrival.

Travel with confidence knowing you’ve got a trusted local expert handling the formalities, so your trip starts smooth, stress-free, and exactly the way you planned.