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Visit
Short stays: tourism, transit, business trips, medical, pilgrimage.
Tourist Visa
Indonesia Visa Exemption (BVK / A1)
Visa-free entry for nationals of ASEAN member states (Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam) plus a small list of reciprocal partners (Brazil and Turkey added under the reciprocity policy). Grants a single entry of up to 30 days for tourism, social, cultural or family visits. The stay permit cannot be extended and cannot be converted to another stay permit.
Government fee
IDR 0
Max stay
30 days
Document checklist (3)
PassportValid at least 6 months from date of arrival.How to get it ↓
Return or onward ticketProof of departure from Indonesia within 30 days.How to get it ↓
Entry via designated checkpointMust enter through a designated international airport, seaport or land border.How to get it ↓
Tourist Visa
Indonesia C1 Tourist Visit Visa (eVisa)
Single-entry visit visa for tourism, personal development, cruise travel, meetings/conventions and medical-related visits, applied for online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id for IDR 1,000,000. Grants 60 days on arrival, extendable online multiple times up to 180 days total; the visa must be used within 90 days of issue. No sponsor required for most nationalities; work or paid activity is prohibited.
PassportValid at least 6 months (12 months for non-national travel documents).How to get it ↓
Proof of fundsBank statement for the last 3 months showing at least USD 2,000 or equivalent.How to get it ↓
Recent colour photographTaken within the last year.How to get it ↓
eVisa accountRegistration on evisa.imigrasi.go.id.How to get it ↓
Return/onward ticketOptionalRequired for stateless persons and non-national document holders; advisable for all.How to get it ↓
Tourist Visa
Indonesia D1 Multiple-Entry Visit Visa
Multiple-entry visit visa valid 1, 2 or 5 years (IDR 4M / 6M / 11M incl. verification) for tourism, family visits, MICE events and transit, with each entry capped at 60 days, extendable up to 180 days per visit. A parallel D2 index covers multiple-entry business visits. Useful for frequent visitors; does not permit employment.
Travel itineraryPlanned travel within Indonesia.How to get it ↓
Invitation or family proofOptionalGovernment/institution invitation letter OR documents proving family relationship, where applicable.How to get it ↓
Tourist Visa
Indonesia Visa on Arrival / e-VoA (B1)
Nationals of about 90+ eligible countries (incl. US, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, Japan) can obtain a visa on arrival, or apply online in advance as an e-VoA on evisa.imigrasi.go.id, for IDR 500,000. Covers tourism, family visits, government visits, business meetings, goods purchasing and transit; grants 30 days, extendable once for another 30 days (further IDR 500,000) at an immigration office or online. The e-VoA is valid 90 days for entry; immigration advises applying at least 48 hours before departure.
Government fee
IDR 500,000
Service fee
IDR 680,000
Processing time
2 days
Max stay
30 days
Validity
90 days
Document checklist (5)
Passport biodata pagePassport valid at least 6 months; upload JPG/PNG max 200kb for e-VoA.How to get it ↓
Passport-size photographRecent photo, JPG/JPEG/PNG max 200kb (e-VoA).How to get it ↓
Return or onward ticketProof of departure from Indonesia.How to get it ↓
Payment cardMastercard, Visa or JCB for e-VoA online payment (cash/card at arrival counters).How to get it ↓
Single-entry visa for business meetings, negotiations, signing agreements, purchasing goods and factory/office inspections (employment prohibited), costing IDR 2,000,000 (visa IDR 1M + verification IDR 1M). Grants 60 days, extendable online multiple times up to 180 days total; must be used within 90 days of issue. Applied for online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id; no sponsor needed for most nationalities.
PassportValid at least 6 months (12 months for non-national documents).How to get it ↓
Proof of fundsBank statements (last 3 months) covering living costs.How to get it ↓
Recent colour photographTaken within the last year.How to get it ↓
Invitation letterLetter from an Indonesian government agency or private institution.How to get it ↓
Return/onward proofOptionalRequired for stateless persons or non-national document holders.How to get it ↓
Not yet researched
Transit Visa
Medical Treatment Visa
Pilgrimage Visa
1 route
Study & Training
Universities, language courses, internships and exchanges.
Student Visa
Indonesia Student Visa (E30B Higher Education)
Limited-stay permit for undergraduate, master's or doctoral study at an Indonesian institution, sponsored by the university; available for 1, 2 or 4 years (total fees IDR 6,000,000 / 8,500,000 / 12,000,000) and renewable online. Requires an acceptance letter and proof of US$2,000 in funds; family members may accompany. A separate E30A index covers primary/secondary school pupils.
Study: Higher education enrollment; up to 4-yr permit
Digital nomad, freelance, skilled employment and company transfers.
Digital Nomad Visa
Indonesia Remote Worker Visa (E33G)
1-year limited-stay permit (KITAS) for remote employees of foreign companies, launched April 2024; income must be earned entirely outside Indonesia. Requires proof of salary of at least US$60,000 per year (about US$5,000/month) plus US$2,000 in liquid funds; total government fee is IDR 7,000,000 (visa IDR 500k, verification IDR 2M, 1-year ITAS IDR 3M, re-entry permit IDR 1.5M). Renewable online via evisa.imigrasi.go.id and convertible to other stay permits.
Employer-sponsored work residence permit: the Indonesian employer must first obtain an approved foreign-worker utilization plan (RPTKA) from the Ministry of Manpower and pre-pay the DKP-TKA levy of US$100 per month of permit duration, after which the E23 VITAS/KITAS is issued (typically 6 or 12 months, renewable depending on the role). Applicants generally need relevant qualifications and around 5 years of experience in the field. Whole process commonly takes 4–8 weeks; route to KITAP permanent residence after 3 consecutive years.
PassportValid at least 6 months beyond entry.How to get it ↓
RPTKA approvalEmployer's approved foreign manpower utilization plan from the Ministry of Manpower.How to get it ↓
Employment contractContract/assignment letter from the Indonesian sponsoring employer.How to get it ↓
DKP-TKA payment proofUS$100 per month skills-development levy paid by the employer for the full permit period.How to get it ↓
Qualifications and experienceDiplomas/certificates and evidence of about 5 years of relevant work experience.How to get it ↓
Recent colour photographTaken within the last year.How to get it ↓
Not yet researched
Freelancer Visa
Self-Employment Visa
Startup / Entrepreneur Visa
Seasonal Work Visa
Intra-Company Transfer Visa
3 routes
Invest & Capital
Golden visas, real estate, citizenship by investment, passive income.
Golden Visa (Residence by Investment)
Indonesia Golden Visa – Capital Market Investor (E28C)
Golden Visa for individual passive investors: US$350,000 in Indonesian government bonds, listed shares or mutual funds for a 5-year permit, or US$700,000 (or a US$1,000,000 residential apartment/condominium) for 10 years; the investment must be placed within 90 days of entry. Government fees total IDR 13,000,000 (5 years) or IDR 19,500,000 (10 years); permits are extendable while the investment is maintained. Related golden-visa indexes cover company-founding investors (E28B: US$2.5M/5yr, US$5M/10yr) and corporate directors/commissioners of large investing companies.
Work: May invest/run business; salaried job needs permit
PassportValid at least 6 months beyond entry.How to get it ↓
Proof of living fundsBank statements showing at least US$2,000 or equivalent.How to get it ↓
Investment commitmentStatement committing to invest US$350,000 (5yr) / US$700,000 (10yr) in bonds, listed shares or mutual funds within 90 days of arrival.How to get it ↓
Recent colour photographTaken within the last year.How to get it ↓
5-year limited-stay permit (renewable up to 10 years total) for financially independent foreigners, without a sponsor. Requires an immigration guarantee of at least US$130,000 deposited in a personal account at an Indonesian state-owned bank (within 90 days of arrival) or property such as an apartment/condominium worth at least US$1,000,000. Total government fee IDR 13,000,000; family members can join on E31-series visas.
Limited-stay permit for active investors holding at least IDR 10 billion in shares of an Indonesian company (PT PMA) registered with the Investment Ministry; permits company establishment, directorship and production oversight without a separate work permit. Issued for 1 year (IDR 7,000,000 total fees) or 2 years (IDR 9,500,000), renewable online, with family able to accompany. A common route to KITAP permanent residence after 3 consecutive years.
5-year retiree residence permit (renewable, total stay up to 10 years) for foreigners aged 55 or older, with no Indonesian sponsor required. Requires monthly income/allowance of at least US$3,000, an immigration guarantee of at least US$50,000 in a personal account at a state-owned Indonesian bank, and US$2,000 in living funds. Total government fee IDR 13,000,000 for 5 years.
Residency: 5-yr stay, extendable to 10
Family: Spouse and children under 18 as dependents
1-year retirement residence permit for older foreigners (aged 55+), requiring proof of pension or income of at least US$3,000 per month plus US$2,000 in living funds and an Indonesian guarantor/sponsor. Total government fee IDR 7,000,000 per year (visa IDR 500k, verification IDR 2M, ITAS IDR 3M, re-entry IDR 1.5M); renewable online and convertible to other permits. Holders may live in Indonesia but not work for Indonesian employers.
Reunification, spouse routes and ancestry-based repatriation.
Family Reunification Visa
Indonesia Dependent Family KITAS (E31B–E31F)
Dependent residence permits for family of foreign ITAS/ITAP (KITAS/KITAP) holders: E31B covers spouses, with sibling indexes for children and other dependents; also used for families of Second Home and Golden Visa holders. Issued for 1 year (IDR 6,000,000) or 2 years (IDR 8,500,000), matched to the principal's permit and extendable online. Dependents may live and study but not work.
Limited-stay permit for foreigners legally married to an Indonesian citizen, sponsored by the spouse; issued for 1 year (IDR 6,000,000 total fees) or 2 years (IDR 8,500,000), extendable online. Holders may live in Indonesia and can work to support the family in some informal capacities, but formal employment still requires a work permit. Eligible for KITAP permanent residence after 2 consecutive years of marriage-based ITAS.
Indonesia Repatriation / Diaspora Visa (E32 series)
Diaspora residence route for former Indonesian citizens (eks-WNI) and their first/second-degree descendants: E32A grants a 5-year permit (renewable to 10 years total) for IDR 12,000,000 in total fees, with shorter E32C/E32D (2-year/1-year) and descendant (E32B) and permanent-stay (E32E/E32G) variants. E32A applicants must commit to invest at least US$25,000 in government bonds, shares, mutual funds or a state-bank deposit. Strengthened by the 2025 diaspora regulation (Permen Imipas No. 3/2025), which added work rights and facilitation.
PassportValid at least 6 months beyond entry.How to get it ↓
Proof of former citizenship/descentOld Indonesian ID card, birth certificate, family card or expired Indonesian passport (or parent's/grandparent's for descendants).How to get it ↓
Investment commitmentStatement to invest at least US$25,000 in bonds, shares, mutual funds or state-bank deposit (E32A).How to get it ↓
Proof of living fundsBank statements showing sufficient funds for living expenses.How to get it ↓
Recent colour photographTaken within the last year.How to get it ↓
Talent, religious, humanitarian, media, official and permanent residence.
Permanent Residence
Indonesia Permanent Stay Permit (KITAP/ITAP)
Permanent stay permit available after holding an ITAS/KITAS continuously — generally 3 consecutive years for workers, investors, retirees and second-home holders, or 2 years for spouses of Indonesian citizens; certain Golden Visa and repatriation (E32E/E32G) holders can access it faster. The first ITAP is valid 5 years (5-year non-electronic ITAP fee IDR 5,000,000) and renewable indefinitely, with a multiple-exit/re-entry permit (MERP) required for travel. It is the closest status to permanent residence; Indonesia has no citizenship-by-investment.
Government fee
IDR 5,000,000
Validity
1,825 days
Document checklist (5)
PassportValid passport with current ITAS/KITAS.How to get it ↓
Qualifying ITAS historyProof of 2–3+ consecutive years of limited stay permits in the qualifying category.How to get it ↓
Sponsor/guarantor documentsIndonesian spouse or sponsoring company/guarantor papers.How to get it ↓
Domicile letterProof of residence address in Indonesia.How to get it ↓
Integration statementStatement of integration/allegiance as required by the immigration office.How to get it ↓
How to get these documents General guidance for any passport.
Passport
How to get this document
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
Issued by
National passport authority
Typical cost
$20–$150
Typical time
1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Return or onward ticket
How to get this document
Provide a flight reservation or an onward/return ticket itinerary. Many travellers use a held reservation (not a paid ticket) from an airline, travel agent or flight-itinerary service so they are not committed before the visa is granted.
Issued by
Airline / travel agent
Typical cost
free–$30 for a reservation
Typical time
Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of funds
How to get this document
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
Issued by
Your bank / employer / sponsor
Typical cost
free–$20
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Recent colour photograph
How to get this document
Have a recent passport photo taken at a pharmacy, photo booth or photographer, or use a compliant online photo tool. The common size is 35×45 mm with a plain light background, neutral expression and no glasses; the US and a few others require 2×2 in (51×51 mm). Get 2–4 prints plus a digital copy.
Issued by
Any photographer or photo booth (ICAO 9303 standard)
Typical cost
$5–$15
Typical time
Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
eVisa account
How to get this document
Obtain a national ID card or a citizenship/nationality certificate from your civil-registry or interior ministry. For ancestry- or origin-based routes, request the birth, naturalisation or archive records that prove the qualifying lineage.
Issued by
Civil registry / interior ministry
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–several weeks
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Curriculum vitae
How to get this document
Write an up-to-date CV/résumé listing your education and work history. Some visas ask for the Europass format or a signed and dated version; you prepare this yourself.
Issued by
Self-prepared
Typical cost
Free
Typical time
Same day
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Invitation or family proof
How to get this document
Ask your host, company or institution in the destination to write an invitation letter with their details, your details, and the purpose and dates of the visit. Some countries require it to be officially registered or legalised by local immigration (e.g. a notarised or authority-stamped invitation).
Issued by
Host / inviting organisation
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Days–weeks
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Payment card
How to get this document
Pay the visa or government fee through the channel the consulate specifies — card payment on the application portal, bank transfer, or in person at the visa centre. Keep the receipt or transaction confirmation to upload or present.
Issued by
Destination consulate / payment provider
Typical cost
Varies by visa
Typical time
Immediate–2 days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Email address
How to get this document
Show where you will stay: a hotel booking, a signed tenancy/lease, a host's invitation with their address, or an address-registration document. For longer stays a registered rental contract is usually expected.
Issued by
Landlord / host / municipality
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Acceptance letter
How to get this document
Once you are accepted, request an admission/acceptance letter or certificate of enrolment from the school or university's admissions or registrar office. It should confirm the programme, the dates and that tuition is arranged.
Issued by
School / university (admissions office)
Typical cost
Usually free
Typical time
A few days–2 weeks
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Sponsorship/guarantor documents
How to get this document
Have your sponsor sign a letter or affidavit of support undertaking to cover your costs, attaching their ID and proof of funds or income. Some countries require a notarised affidavit or an official guarantee form.
Issued by
Sponsor (sometimes notarised)
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Employment contract
How to get this document
Obtain a signed copy of your employment contract from your employer's HR. It should show the parties, job title, salary, duration and signatures; some consulates want it stamped or, for work visas, registered with the labour authority.
Issued by
Employer / labour authority
Typical cost
Free
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
RPTKA approval
How to get this document
Request a letter on company letterhead from your employer stating your position, start date, salary and that your leave or continued employment is approved, signed by HR or a manager. For work visas this may instead be a formal work permit or job-offer letter issued by the employer or labour authority.
Issued by
Employer (HR) / labour authority
Typical cost
Free
Typical time
A few days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Qualifications and experience
How to get this document
Use your original diploma or degree certificate; for a replacement or official copy, ask the issuing institution's registrar. For use abroad it usually needs to be apostilled or legalised and translated.
Provide documentary proof of the qualifying investment: a bank confirmation of the deposit or transfer, share or title certificates, an escrow or blocked-account statement, or a notarised purchase contract, depending on the programme's rules.
Issued by
Bank / notary / company registry
Typical cost
Varies
Typical time
1–4 weeks
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Proof of share ownership
How to get this document
Get an up-to-date extract from the commercial/companies register (chamber of commerce or trade registry) showing your company's registration, or your trade or professional licence. Many registries issue this online for a small fee.
Issued by
Commercial register / chamber of commerce
Typical cost
free–$50
Typical time
Same day–1 week
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Company bank statements
How to get this document
Request a stamped statement covering the last 3–6 months from your bank, or export an official PDF from online banking. Many consulates require the bank's stamp/signature or a separate letter confirming your balance.
Issued by
Your bank
Typical cost
free–$10
Typical time
Same day–a few days
Verified 11 Jun 2026
Marriage/birth certificate
How to get this document
Order a certified copy of your birth certificate from the civil-registry/vital-records office where you were born (often available online). For foreign use it usually needs an apostille or legalisation and a translation.
Order a certified copy of your marriage (or divorce) certificate from the civil registry that recorded it. For foreign use add an apostille or legalisation and a certified translation.
Write a signed cover or motivation letter explaining the purpose of your trip or application, your plans and your ties to your home country, addressed to the consulate. You prepare this yourself.
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