SiOra Booking, Permits & Visitor Quota for Komodo National Park
You book Komodo National Park through SiOra (Sistem Booking Online Taman Nasional, siora.id), the Ministry of Forestry’s official reservation platform — mandatory for every visitor since April 2026. You select your park, date and entry session online, pay the government fee in advance, and present the digital ticket at the gate. Walk-up tickets are no longer accepted at Loh Liang or Loh Buaya.
What is SiOra and why did it replace the old ticket counter?
SiOra is the nationwide e-ticketing system rolled out by Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) across its conservation areas, and Komodo National Park moved fully onto it in April 2026. Before SiOra, tickets were sold on arrival at the ranger post, which made it impossible for the Balai Taman Nasional Komodo (BTNK) to control how many people entered each zone on a given morning. SiOra fixes that by capping bookings per date and per session, so a boat that shows up without a confirmed slot can legally be turned away — which is why every reputable operator now books your permit days ahead of departure, not on the jetty.
How do you actually book a ticket through SiOra?
The booking flow is the same whether you go through an operator or attempt it yourself:
- Create an account. Register on the SiOra portal with an email address and phone number; foreign visitors use a passport number as the ID field.
- Choose your park unit and date. Select Komodo National Park, then the specific landing point — Loh Liang (Komodo Island), Loh Buaya (Rinca Island), or Padar — and your travel date.
- Pick an entry session. The park sells access in three time-banded sessions per day rather than one open-ended day pass; pick the session that matches your boat’s arrival window.
- Enter visitor details. Full name, nationality and passport/ID number for every person in the group, since fees differ for foreign (WNA) and Indonesian (WNI) visitors.
- Pay online. Accepted methods include Indonesian bank transfer, virtual account and major cards; confirmation triggers a QR-coded e-ticket by email.
- Present the QR code at the ranger gate. Rangers scan it alongside your passport before you’re allowed onto the trail — keep a phone screenshot or printed copy as backup in case of signal loss.
Because the interface and payment gateway are updated periodically, treat this as the general shape of the process rather than a pixel-by-pixel walkthrough — always follow the live prompts on siora.id at the time you book. If you’re travelling with a Komodo boat tour operator, this entire sequence is normally handled for you as part of the package — you only supply passport details and confirm the date.
How much does the SiOra permit actually cost?
The park entrance fee is a flat IDR 250,000 per foreign visitor, per visit (PNBP under Government Regulation PP No. 36/2024). Indonesian citizens pay IDR 50,000 on regular days or IDR 75,000 on public holidays and long weekends. That entrance fee is only one line item — a ranger guide (compulsory on the dragon-viewing trails) runs approximately IDR 150,000 per group of one to five people, and a conservation/dock contribution is bundled into most package prices as well. Budget a practical total of roughly IDR 400,000–525,000 per foreign visitor once the guide fee and dock levy are included — not the flat IDR 250,000 alone, and not the unrelated IDR 700,000 figure some older articles still repeat (that number was a 2022 premium-pricing proposal that was never implemented as the park entrance charge).
| Item | Who pays | Typical amount |
|---|---|---|
| Park entrance (PNBP) | Foreign visitor | IDR 250,000 / visit |
| Park entrance (PNBP) | Indonesian visitor, regular day | IDR 50,000 / visit |
| Park entrance (PNBP) | Indonesian visitor, holiday | IDR 75,000 / visit |
| Ranger guide | Per group of 1–5 people | ~IDR 150,000 |
| Practical total | Foreign visitor, all-in | ~IDR 400,000–525,000 / visit |
Source: ksdae.kehutanan.go.id — official Komodo National Park profile, PP 36/2024. Figures checked August 2026; the government occasionally revises PNBP tariffs, so treat the table above as the structure to expect and verify the live number before you pay. For the full line-item breakdown see our fees and permits explainer.
What is the daily visitor quota, and is it per island or park-wide?
Komodo National Park caps entry at 1,000 visitors per day across the entire park, split between three entry sessions — it is not a separate 1,000-person quota for Komodo Island, another 1,000 for Rinca, and another for Padar. Once the combined booking count for a session fills on SiOra, that slot closes to new reservations regardless of which landing point you wanted. In practice this means the busiest sessions (typically the first morning slot at Loh Liang, closest to the main dragon-viewing trail) can sell out days ahead during July–August peak season, while shoulder-season weekdays rarely bump against the cap. If your dates are fixed, book your session as soon as your boat itinerary is confirmed rather than waiting until the week of travel.
Do you need a permit for Komodo Island specifically, in 2026?
Yes — every visitor to any landing point inside Komodo National Park (Komodo Island/Loh Liang, Rinca/Loh Buaya, or Padar) needs a SiOra-booked, paid entry permit tied to a specific date and session; there is no free or permit-exempt way to walk the dragon trails. This has been the rule since the SiOra rollout in April 2026, replacing the older on-site ticket window entirely. The permit is separate from any SIMAKSI-style research or filming authorisation, which only applies to visitors doing scientific work, drone filming, or extended stays beyond a standard day visit — ordinary tourists never need a SIMAKSI, only the standard SiOra entry ticket.
What happens if your boat arrives without a valid SiOra booking?
Rangers can and do refuse entry to groups without a confirmed, scanned SiOra ticket, particularly during peak season when sessions are full. This is the single most common trip-planning mistake for independent travellers who assume — based on how the park worked before 2026 — that they can buy a ticket at the jetty. Reputable Komodo boat tour and liveaboard operators book SiOra slots as part of your package precisely to remove this risk; if you’re chartering independently, confirm in writing that your captain or agent has secured your session before you leave the harbour.
Does every member of a family or group need their own SiOra account?
No — one account can typically book and pay for an entire group’s permits in a single transaction, entering each traveller’s individual passport or ID details under that one booking rather than requiring separate accounts per person. This is how most operators handle group bookings on behalf of guests: one login, one payment, multiple names attached to the same date and session. If you’re booking independently for a family or group of friends, the same approach applies — designate one person to hold the account and enter everyone’s details together, which also makes it easier to manage if a date needs to change later, since you’re only adjusting one booking rather than several.
What if the SiOra website is slow, down, or has a technical issue?
Like any government booking platform handling seasonal demand spikes, SiOra can be slower or briefly unavailable during peak booking periods, particularly close to popular holiday dates. If you hit a technical issue while trying to book directly, the practical workaround is simply to try again later or ask your boat operator to complete the booking on your behalf — established operators book permits routinely and are generally better positioned to work around a temporary platform hiccup than a first-time visitor navigating the interface for the only time. Don’t wait until the last minute assuming the site will always be responsive; building in a few days’ buffer between attempting to book and your actual travel date gives you room to retry if something doesn’t go through cleanly the first time.
Is SiOra unique to Komodo, or used across other Indonesian national parks?
SiOra is a nationwide e-ticketing platform rolled out by Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and Forestry across multiple conservation areas, not a system built specifically and only for Komodo. If you’re combining a Komodo trip with visits to other Indonesian national parks in the same itinerary, expect a broadly similar online-booking-first approach at those parks too, though specific fees, quotas and session structures are set independently by each park’s management authority rather than following one uniform national price list.
How does SiOra handle last-minute date changes if your flight is delayed?
This is one of the more stressful parts of trip planning in a permit-gated park: if a flight delay pushes your arrival past your booked session, the permit itself doesn’t automatically extend or roll over. Your best options are contacting your boat operator immediately (if travelling with one, since they may have more flexibility rebooking than an individual traveller does directly through the portal) or attempting a same-day or next-available session change through SiOra if slots remain open. This is a strong practical argument for building at least a one-day buffer between your flight arrival and your first booked park session, particularly during peak season when rebooking availability is tightest.
How long your SiOra permit is valid and usable
Your SiOra booking is valid for one calendar day, for the date you select in the system. It covers your entry to Komodo National Park for that single visit, not a range of days. If you plan to visit the park on several separate days, you need a new SiOra booking for each date.
The permit is tied to the visitor’s name and passport details you enter during booking. You cannot move that same permit to a different person, even if they travel in the same group or share a cabin on your boat. Rangers may check names against passports, so keep your details consistent.
Morning, mid-day or afternoon sessions
The daily quota is split into scheduled sessions. Your SiOra permit is valid only for the session you reserve, such as early morning or mid-day. If you arrive outside your session window, rangers can ask your boat to wait until the next slot, or refuse entry if the quota is already full.
Your guide or boat usually plans your route so you are at Komodo, Rinca or Padar within the correct session. Confirm the timing with them before you book, because the system may not allow you to move between sessions on the same day once the popular slots are full.
Using one date for multiple islands
Within its single-day validity, the same SiOra booking covers visits to multiple islands on that day, as long as your boat schedule and the session rules line up. For example, you might trek on Komodo in the morning session, then land on Padar or a snorkelling site later, still under that date’s permit.
Where park rules are heading next
Rules for Komodo National Park have shifted quickly and you should expect more fine-tuning. Since 1 April 2026, Komodo Island and Padar require an advance SiOra reservation through siora.id, while the park-wide quota of 1,000 visitors per day is divided into three sessions. Fees are now based on PP No. 36/2024, yet implementation details can change with little warning. Before you lock in dates or pay an agent, review the running record of regulation updates that affect the 2027 Komodo National Park season so your plans match the current rules.
Frequently asked questions
Can foreign visitors book SiOra tickets directly, without an agent?
Yes, the portal is open to individual bookings using a passport number, though most travellers let their boat operator handle it since the operator already knows which session matches the itinerary and can re-book quickly if a date needs to shift.
Does the SiOra fee include boat transport to the islands?
No — SiOra only covers the park entrance permit and ranger guide fee. Boat charter, fuel and any liveaboard accommodation are booked separately with your tour operator; see our full cost breakdown for how the two budgets fit together.
Can you change your SiOra date after booking?
Date and session changes generally have to be made through the portal or your operator before the visit date, and availability for the new slot is not guaranteed — build a buffer day into your itinerary if your travel dates are flexible enough to allow one.
Is the 1,000-visitor quota enforced separately for each session?
Yes — the park-wide 1,000-per-day cap is distributed across three booking sessions rather than issued as one open block, which is why a specific morning session can sell out even when later sessions the same day still show availability.
Does the SiOra system show real-time availability, or do slots only reveal as full after you try to book?
The portal generally shows current availability at the point you search, letting you see which dates and sessions still have open capacity before you commit to entering full traveller details — useful for comparing a couple of nearby dates if your travel window has some flexibility, rather than discovering a preferred date is full only after filling out the entire booking form.
Does SiOra send a confirmation you should keep for the whole trip, not just at the gate?
Yes — keep your confirmation email and QR code accessible throughout your park visit, not only at the initial entry scan, since rangers may reference it again at different checkpoints along a longer trail, and having it readily available avoids any delay if a second check happens.
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Is a SiOra permit valid for more than one day?
No. A SiOra permit is tied to a specific calendar date and is only valid for that day’s visit. If you want to go into Komodo National Park on several different days, you need a separate SiOra booking for each date you plan to enter the park.
Can I use one SiOra booking for several islands in a day?
Yes, as long as all landings happen on the same calendar date and within your reserved session. The permit is park-wide, so you can visit several islands in one day if your boat schedule fits the time slot assigned under your SiOra booking.
Can I transfer my SiOra permit to another person if I cannot go?
No. A SiOra permit is issued in a specific name with matching passport details. It cannot be transferred or reused by someone else in your group. If another person takes your place, they must have their own valid SiOra booking in their own name.
Is there a daily visitor cap in Komodo National Park in 2026?
Yes, there is a daily visitor cap of 1,000 visitors for the entire Komodo National Park. This quota is split across three scheduled sessions daily, not per island. Since April 1, 2026, Komodo Island and Padar require advance online reservation via SiOra, the official platform, to manage this cap effectively.
Do you need to book Komodo National Park tickets in advance?
Yes, advance booking is mandatory for visits to Komodo Island and Padar Island within Komodo National Park starting April 1, 2026. All reservations must be made online through the official SiOra platform at siora.id. This system helps manage the daily visitor quota of 1,000 people for the entire park, ensuring controlled access.
How do I buy Komodo National Park tickets?
As of April 1, 2026, you must purchase Komodo National Park tickets for Komodo Island and Padar Island exclusively through the official SiOra online platform at siora.id. The park entrance fee for foreigners is IDR 250,000 per person per visit. Additionally, a mandatory ranger-guide fee of about IDR 150,000 applies per group of 1-5 for treks.
What permits do you need to enter Komodo National Park?
To enter Komodo National Park, foreign visitors require a park entrance permit, which costs IDR 250,000 per person per visit. Additionally, a mandatory ranger-guide fee of approximately IDR 150,000 applies per group of 1-5 for island treks. Flying a drone at all requires a permit (SIMAKSI) arranged in advance at the park office, and commercial photography sits in the same process; the park tariff itself charges no camera or drone fee.
Can you book Komodo tickets yourself?
Yes, as of April 1, 2026, you can book your Komodo National Park entrance tickets for Komodo Island and Padar Island yourself. Reservations are made directly through the official SiOra online platform at siora.id. While you can book the park entry, boat trips to the islands are arranged separately through tour operators. This site does not operate boats or take bookings.
What happens if Komodo permits sell out?
If Komodo National Park permits for a specific date or session sell out, you will not be able to visit Komodo Island or Padar Island on that day. The park has a strict daily quota of 1,000 visitors for the entire park, split across three scheduled sessions. It is highly recommended to book your SiOra reservation well in advance, especially during peak season, to secure your desired date.
