Trek into the rainforest around Bukit Lawang to see wild orangutans, then cool off at Lake Toba, a huge crater lake with Batak villages on Samosir Island. Sumatra is raw, green and far from the crowds.
Sumatra isn't open on solo, or not yet. We open destinations one by one, most voted first.
Must-sees
01Bukit Lawang
02Lake Toba
03Samosir
04Mentawai Islands
When to go
The best months to go:
Jan
Feb
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Apr
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Documents
What you need to enter Sumatra
It depends on your passport and where you're flying in from. Pick them and we'll show you only what applies to you.
🛂 Choose your passport to see which visa you need.
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Passport valid for 6 months
Required
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day you arrive. ID cards aren't accepted.
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Check it's in good condition: torn or damaged passports can be refused at the border.
Keep a photo of the photo page on your phone, separate from the passport.
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Return or onward ticket
Required
You must show a flight out of Indonesia within your allowed stay. Airlines check it before you board.
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Immigration may also ask for your first hotel booking and proof of enough money for the trip.
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All Indonesia arrival card
RequiredFrom 3 days before arrival
Free online form that replaces the old customs and health declarations. Fill it in within the 3 days before you land and keep the QR code.
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Mandatory for everyone, children included. One adult can fill it in for the whole family; each person gets their own QR.
It's free: only use allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id or the official All Indonesia app.
You'll need your passport, flight number and address in Bali.
Not required to enter, but strongly recommended: private hospitals in Bali are expensive and ask for payment or a guarantee upfront.
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Check it covers scooters (with a valid licence), surfing, diving and medical evacuation if you plan to do them.
Checked against official sources on September 27, 2026. Rules change without notice: confirm them on the official websites before you travel. This isn't legal advice.
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Meanwhile, Bali is open ✨
Plan your trip today: dates, areas and people, solo or not. It's free.
