With a C6 visa, you can
Engage in social activities in Indonesia. With this visa, you can also visit tourist spots
and see friends and family.
Visa type
The C6 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 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 60 days from the date of arrival.
- You can extend this stay permit several times up to a maximum of 180 days.
- Your sponsor can extend your stay permit online through their registered account at
evisa.imigrasi.go.id
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. After logging in, the sponsor can apply for a C6 visa by submitting electronic documents, including:
- Application letter and sponsor’s statement letter.
- A travel document valid for at least 6 months before expiration.
(For holders of travel documents other than national passports — such as emergency passports
or identity documents — validity must be at least 12 months.)
- Proof of living expenses in Indonesia (bank statement in the foreigner’s or sponsor’s name
for the last 3 months with a minimum balance of USD 2,000 or equivalent). - Recent color photograph.
Details
Specific requirements
- A letter of statement from a government agency or private institution explaining
the details of the foreigner’s activities in Indonesia.
Other provisions
- Stateless foreigners or holders of non-national passports must attach a Re-Entry Permit
and a return/onward ticket. - The visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance. If unused, a new visa application is required.
- Visa validity differs from the period of stay. Please check your visa carefully.
- Holders of a C6 stay permit are not allowed to sell goods or services
or receive salary, wages, or compensation in Indonesia.
Visa application and granting process
Visa application at the Directorate General of Immigration:
- Check documents
- Verify immigration fee payment
- Create and verify profile
- Approve application
- Issue visa
Processing time: five working days after visa payment is received.
Legal basis
- Undang-undang Nomor 6 Tahun 2011 tentang Keimigrasian
- Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 31 Tahun 2013
- Regulation of the Minister of Law and Human Rights Number 22 of 2023
- Regulation of the Minister of Law and Human Rights Number 18 of 2024
- Ministerial Decision Number M.HH-02.GR.01.04 of 2023
- Regulation of the Minister of Finance Number 9/PMK.02/2022
- Regulation of the Minister of Finance Number 82 of 2023
