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Which travel forms are free? The official sites and what they really cost

The short answer

Most arrival forms are free on official government sites: Visit Japan Web, the All Indonesia arrival card, the New Zealand Traveller Declaration and Australia's Incoming Passenger Card. Where a government does charge, such as Australia's A$20 ETA or New Zealand's NZeTA, pay it only on the official site or app. Copycat sites often charge extra for the same forms.

Checked against official sources on 2 October 2026.

Official costs and addresses

Official government costs for common travel forms
FormCountryOfficial costWhere to do it
Visit Japan WebJapanFreevjw.digital.go.jp
All Indonesia arrival cardIndonesiaFreeallindonesia.imigrasi.go.id
e-VOAIndonesiaIDR 500,000evisa.imigrasi.go.id
Bali tourism levyIndonesia (Bali)IDR 150,000lovebali.baliprov.go.id
Incoming Passenger CardAustraliaFreeOn the plane
ETA (subclass 601)AustraliaA$20The Australian ETA app
eVisitor (subclass 651)AustraliaFreeimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au
NZ Traveller DeclarationNew ZealandFreetravellerdeclaration.govt.nz or the NZTD app
NZeTANew ZealandNZ$17 app, NZ$23 online, plus NZ$100 levyThe NZeTA app or immigration.govt.nz

How to spot a copycat site

  • Check the address. Official sites use government domains, such as .go.jp, .go.id, .gov.au and .govt.nz.
  • Be wary of a "service fee" or "processing fee" on a form the government gives away free.
  • Paid search ads can sit above the official site. Scroll past them, or type the official address yourself.
  • Governments, including Japan's and Thailand's, have warned travellers about paid look-alike sites.

Where WayReady fits

WayReady never charges for a government form. We prepare every form for everyone on your trip from your profile and booking, then open the official site so you review and submit it yourself. Any government fee is paid directly to the government.

Questions travellers ask

Is Visit Japan Web free?

Yes. It's free on the official site, vjw.digital.go.jp.

Is the All Indonesia arrival card free?

Yes. It's free on allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id and in the official app.

Is the NZ Traveller Declaration free?

Yes. It's free online, in the NZTD app, and on paper at the airport.

Why did a website charge me for an arrival card?

Some private sites charge service fees for forms that are free on government sites. Check the address before you pay, and use the official sites listed above.

Official sources

Last checked 2 October 2026. Rules can change at short notice, so always confirm on the official site before you travel. WayReady is not a government agency.

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