With a C18 visa, you can
Perform probation work in a company or institution. With this visa, you can also visit tourist spots and see friends and family.
Visa type
The C18 Visa is a single-entry visitor visa to Indonesia with an initial stay permit of up to 60 days starting from the arrival date. This stay permit is extendable and eligible for conversion into a temporary stay permit with the same sponsor.
Length of stay
- You can stay in Indonesia for up to 90 days, starting from the arrival date.
- You cannot extend this stay permit beyond 120 days.
Sponsor
You need a sponsor to apply for this visa.
Visa application
Sponsors must have an account at evisa.imigrasi.go.id before applying for a visa for foreigners. After creating an account, the sponsor can apply for a C18 visa by logging in and submitting the required electronic documents, such as:
- Application letter and sponsor’s statement letter.
- A travel document valid for at least 6 months before expiration.
- Proof of living expenses in Indonesia in the form of a bank statement (foreigners or sponsor) for the last 3 months with a minimum balance of USD 2,000 or equivalent.
- Recent color photograph.
Details
Specific requirements
- Invitation letter from a government agency or private institution, including detailed activity information.
Other provisions
- Foreigners without citizenship or holding non-national travel documents (temporary passport, emergency passport, titre du voyage, certificate of identity, laissez passer, etc.) must attach a Re-Entry Permit from the country of application and a return/onward ticket.
- The visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance. If unused after that period, a new visa application is required.
- The visa validity period differs from the period of stay. Please check your visa for the authorized length of stay.
- Foreigners holding a C18 stay permit are not allowed to sell goods or services or receive salary, wages, or compensation from individuals or corporations in Indonesia.
Visa application and granting process
During the visa application process at the Directorate General of Immigration, officers will:
- Check your documents.
- Verify your immigration fee payment.
- 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 of the Republic of Indonesia Number 22 of 2023 on Visas and Stay Permits.
- Regulation of the Minister of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia Number 18 of 2024 on Visas and Stay Permits.
- Minister of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia Decision Number M.HH-02.GR.01.04 of 2023 on Visa Classification.
- Regulation of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia Number 9/PMK.02/2022 on Types and Tariffs of PNBP for Urgent Immigration Services.
- Regulation of the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia Number 82 of 2023 on Types and Tariffs of PNBP for Golden Visa Services.
