With a C16 visa, you can
Provide guidance, recommendations, and training in the application and innovation of industrial technology to improve the quality and design of goods and products, as well as to enhance overseas marketing cooperation for Indonesia. With this visa, you may also visit tourist attractions and see friends and family.
Visa type
The C16 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 may be converted 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 apply for a C16 visa by submitting
the following electronic documents:
- Application letter and sponsor’s statement letter
- Valid travel document with at least 6 months remaining validity
- Proof of living expenses (bank statement for the last 3 months with
a minimum balance of USD 2,000 or equivalent) - Recent color photograph
(Photo details)
Specific requirements
- Invitation letter from a government agency or private institution
acting as the event organizer or host of the program.
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 a 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
check your visa carefully. - Holders of a C16 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
