Travel Requirements for Your Mentawai Surf Trip

Planning your Mentawai surf trip with Mentawai Balcony? Before you hit the waves, make sure you meet all legal and safety requirements. This page covers the essentials: visa, insurance, and the Mentawai surf tax.

To enter Indonesia, you need a passport valid for at least 6 months. Depending on your nationality, here are your options:

Visa on Arrival (VOA) – Available for over 90 countries. Valid for 30 days. Can be extended once.
Free Tourist Visa – For selected countries. Valid for 30 days. Not extendable.
Visit Visa (B211A) – Suitable for long stays over 60 days. Ideal for long surf holidays or remote workers.

You can apply online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id or on arrival in Padang or Jakarta. We suggest getting it online to avoid airport queues.

Indonesian Visa for Surf Travelers

Travel insurance is required for all surfers in Mentawai.

Your insurance must cover:

Surfing injuries and accidents
Medical evacuation from remote areas
Trip delays and cancellations
Lost or damaged surfboards
Choose one that includes extreme sports

Mandatory Travel Insurance for Mentawai

All foreign surfers must pay the official Mentawai Surf Tax. It supports local infrastructure and is checked at surf spots.

Fee: IDR 2,000,000 per surfer
Valid for 15 days
Paid before arrival or through your surf accommodation

Mentawai Balcony simplifies this for you. We handle the payment and registration, and give you an official wristband and certificate.

Mentawai Surf Tax Requirements

Here’s what you need to prepare:

Valid passport and visa
Active travel insurance covering surfing
Proof of Mentawai surf tax payment

Mentawai Travel Essentials →

Final Checklist Before You Travel