With a C15 visa, you can
Carry out emergency and urgent work, including unplanned work that cannot be delegated or authorized to other people related to incidents caused by natural disasters, main machine failures, or riots/demonstrations/amok. These situations must be managed immediately to avoid fatal losses for the company and the public. With this visa, you may also visit tourist spots and see friends and family.
Visa type
The C15 Visa is a single-entry visitor visa to Indonesia with an initial stay permit of up to 60 days from the date of arrival. This stay permit can be extended and is eligible for conversion into a temporary stay permit with the same sponsor.
Length of stay
- You may stay in Indonesia for up to 60 days from the arrival date.
- The stay permit can be extended multiple times up to a maximum of 180 days.
- Extensions must be processed by your sponsor through their registered
account at
evisa.imigrasi.go.id
Sponsor
A sponsor is required to apply for this visa.
Visa application
Sponsors must first create an account at evisa.imigrasi.go.id
After logging in, the sponsor can submit a C15 visa application by
uploading the following required documents:
- Application letter and sponsor’s statement letter
- Valid travel document with at least 6 months validity remaining
- Proof of living expenses (bank statement for the last 3 months with
minimum balance of USD 2,000 or equivalent) - Recent color photograph
(Photo details)
Specific requirements
- A statement letter from a government agency or private institution
explaining the urgency of the foreigner’s presence, confirming that
the work cannot be delegated and must be handled immediately due to
natural disasters, machine failures, or public disturbances.
Other provisions
- Foreigners holding non-national travel documents (temporary passport,
emergency passport, titre du voyage, certificate of identity,
laissez-passer, etc.) must attach a Re-Entry Permit and return or onward ticket. - The visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance. If unused
within that period, a new visa application is required. - Visa validity differs from the permitted length of stay. Please
review your visa carefully. - Holders of a C15 stay permit are not permitted to sell goods or
services or receive salary, wages, or compensation from individuals
or companies in Indonesia.
Visa application and granting process
At the Directorate General of Immigration, officers will:
- Review your submitted documents
- Verify payment of immigration fees
- Create and verify your profile in the system
- Approve your application
- Issue your visa
Processing time is five working days after visa payment is received.
Legal basis
- Regulation of the Minister of Law and Human Rights No. 22 of 2023 on Visas and Stay Permits
- Regulation of the Minister of Law and Human Rights No. 18 of 2024 on Visas and Stay Permits
- Decision No. M.HH-02.GR.01.04 of 2023 on Visa Classification
- Regulation of the Minister of Finance No. 9/PMK.02/2022 on PNBP for Immigration Services
- Regulation of the Minister of Finance No. 82 of 2023 on PNBP for Golden Visa Services
