Indonesia Visa

Indonesia Visa Requirements

The Indonesia Visa Requirements section covers all the different types of Indonesian visa. These range from the seven-day transit visa, to the 12-month temporary resident visa (also known as a stay permit). Visit the Indonesia Visa Requirements page for more details, or save yourself time by taking the Global Visas free assessment now.

Indonesia Immigration

The Indonesia Immigration page explains the options for visitors, students and workers seeking immigration Indonesia, with a view to staying permanently. We recommend taking our free assessment as a first step to answering your questions about living in Indonesia.

Student Visa Indonesia

This page explains what you will need to do to study in Indonesia. Visit the page to find out more about what’s involved, or click on the link below to begin your free Global Visas assessment.

Indonesian Work Permit

This section is for those planning to work in Indonesia. As well as the employment visa for those earning a salary, Indonesia has different visa categories for visitors attending conferences or undertaking journalistic assignments.

Contact Global Visas for Indonesia visa advice

Global Visas has offices around the world with staff fully qualified to handle your immigration requirements. Take the free assessment now and our consultants can save you time and help you identify the correct visa for your needs.

Indonesian Work Permit

Working in Indonesia

There are strict and complicated immigration requirements for foreign nationals wishing to live and work in Indonesia. Read on to find out about the Indonesia visa requirements.

Employment visa for Indonesia

This visa for Indonesia is for applicants intending to take up paid work in Indonesia. It is a single-entry visa valid for up to 60 days. To obtain a work permit for Indonesia, applicants must supply supporting letters from their company or sponsor, both at home and in Indonesia. This should state the reason for the visit and its proposed duration. Evidence of sufficient funds to cover the proposed stay will also be needed.

Limited stay permit/temporary resident permit

Visitors needing an Indonesian work permit for a longer stay (five weeks is the normal permit period) may be able to obtain a VITAS (Visa Izin Tinggal Terbatas) or temporary resident visa. This can be granted by the Immigration Office in Indonesia for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension. To find out whether you meet the eligibility requirements, click on the link to take our free assessment.

Business Visa

A business visa for Indonesia is limited to activities such as attending a conference or a seminar. It is not valid for business purposes that involve taking up employment or receiving payment while in Indonesia. The business visa can be issued for a single entry with a stay of up 60 days, or for multiple entries over a maximum period of 12 months.

Journalist’s work visa for Indonesia

Journalists seeking an Indonesia work permit for a press visit or film/video/photo shoot, will require several documents to complete their application. These include application forms for both a general visa and a journalist visa, a curriculum vitae and list of the equipment to be brought into the country. Our free assessment will help you determine how to qualify for this visa.

When it comes to handling visa applications for individuals or businesses, Global Visas is the best in its field. So, if you’re planning to work in Indonesia, start the application process by taking our free assessment now. Find out further information on our Student Visa Indonesia page.

Indonesia Visa Requirements

Below is a short summary of the different Indonesia visas that allow you to work, study or live in Indonesia on a temporary basis. See the Indonesia Immigration page for information on permanent residence.

Social/cultural visit visa

This type of visa is suitable for those who wish to study in Indonesia, undertake research or training, or join a student exchange scheme. Click on the Student Visa Indonesia page for more details, or take our free assessment to find out whether you qualify.

Student visa for Indonesia

This type of Indonesian visa can only be obtained once the student is already in Indonesia on a social/cultural visa. To find out more about the Indonesian visa for students use the link to our Student Visa Indonesia page or take our free assessment.

Temporary resident visa

Also known as the limited stay permit or temporary resident permit, this is an extendable single-entry visa, granted for up to 12 months. It covers applicants who want to live, study or work in Indonesia. Take the Global Visas free assessment to find out how you can qualify.

Employment visa for Indonesia

The employment visa is the main category of Indonesian visa for applicants intending to take up paid work in Indonesia for up to 60 days. For more information on the Indonesia visa application for employees, click on our Indonesian Work Permit section or use the link to our free assessment.

Types of tourist visa for Indonesia

The Indonesia visa requirements are waived for foreign tourists from 11 countries, who can visit for up to 30 days. Tourists from many other countries may take advantage of Indonesia’s visa-on-arrival system. They can apply for either a 30-day tourist visa or a seven-day transit visa, when they arrive at the airport/seaport in Indonesia. But the longer, 60-day tourist visa must still be obtained in advance from the Embassy.

Other visas

Other types of Indonesian visa include:

• An Indonesia business visa, which allows entry for up to 60 days for the purposes of attending a conference or a seminar. A business visa for Indonesia does not permit receiving payments while in Indonesia.
• A journalist’s visa for Indonesia covers press visits and film/video/photo shoots. Take our free assessment to find out how to qualify for this visa.
• A visa issued on approval refers to the additional restrictions that Indonesia places on the issuing of business, tourist and cultural visas to the nationals of some countries.

Our experienced consultants can explain whether you might require a visa issued on approval and also answer any other questions you might have about Indonesian immigration. Simply click on the link below to begin your free assessment. Find out further information on our Indonesian Work Permit page.

Indonesian Work Permit

Working in Indonesia

There are strict and complicated immigration requirements for foreign nationals wishing to live and work in Indonesia. Read on to find out about the Indonesia visa requirements.

Employment visa for Indonesia

This visa for Indonesia is for applicants intending to take up paid work in Indonesia. It is a single-entry visa valid for up to 60 days. To obtain a work permit for Indonesia, applicants must supply supporting letters from their company or sponsor, both at home and in Indonesia. This should state the reason for the visit and its proposed duration. Evidence of sufficient funds to cover the proposed stay will also be needed.

Limited stay permit/temporary resident permit

Visitors needing an Indonesian work permit for a longer stay (five weeks is the normal permit period) may be able to obtain a VITAS (Visa Izin Tinggal Terbatas) or temporary resident visa. This can be granted by the Immigration Office in Indonesia for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension. To find out whether you meet the eligibility requirements, click on the link to take our free assessment.

Business Visa

A business visa for Indonesia is limited to activities such as attending a conference or a seminar. It is not valid for business purposes that involve taking up employment or receiving payment while in Indonesia. The business visa can be issued for a single entry with a stay of up 60 days, or for multiple entries over a maximum period of 12 months.

Journalist’s work visa for Indonesia

Journalists seeking an Indonesia work permit for a press visit or film/video/photo shoot, will require several documents to complete their application. These include application forms for both a general visa and a journalist visa, a curriculum vitae and list of the equipment to be brought into the country. Our free assessment will help you determine how to qualify for this visa.

When it comes to handling visa applications for individuals or businesses, Global Visas is the best in its field. So, if you’re planning to work in Indonesia, start the application process by taking our free assessment now. Find out further information on our Student Visa Indonesia page.

Student Visa Indonesia

Studying in Indonesia

Getting a visa to study in Indonesia is a three-stage process, which involves first obtaining a social/cultural visit visa. A student visa can only be issued once you are in Indonesia. Click on the link above to take our free assessment and let our experts advise you on your ideal student visa for Indonesia.

Social/cultural visit visa

This type of Indonesia visa is required for those who wish to study in Indonesia, undertake research or training, or take part in a student exchange scheme. This is a single-entry visa, valid for a maximum of 60 days. (Tourist visas are not convertible and therefore not valid as the first stage in this process.) Applicants will need to provide a letter of registration from their educational institute in Indonesia and evidence that all the necessary fees have been paid in advance.

Student visa for Indonesia

Once in the country, students must apply to the Immigration Head Office to convert their social visit visa into a student visa. They will also need a stay permit, also known as a temporary or limited stay permit. Applicants should consult the Student Administration Office at their university or college for help. A Regional Immigration Office will issue the student visa and temporary stay permit, which is valid for 12 months. Up to four 12-month extensions can be granted.

Visas issued on Approval

Students from some countries may also require approval from the Immigration Office in Indonesia before they can obtain a social/cultural visit visa. For guidance on your eligibility, take our free assessment now.

Apply for a visa to study in Indonesia through Global Visas

Global Visas has offices all over the world to advise you on the visa application process for studying in Indonesia. Our success rate in securing visas for our clients is second to none. Start your visa application process now by clicking on the link below to take our free assessment.