Created for those who want more than the usual tourist experiences, the C Visa Indonesia is like a mix of the regular B visa with an exciting twist. Imagine this: it’s a pass that lets you enter Indonesia once but comes with the cool feature of a multiple-entry pass, and guess what? It’s cheaper than those with multiple entries.
This article breaks down the details of each C visa type, making it simple for you. We’ll talk about how long you can stay, and we’ll help you understand the rules about coming in. Join us on this journey to explore Indonesia in an affordable and adventurous way!
Insider Tip: For a deeper dive into Indonesian visa categories (or if you’re not sure if the C visa is the right fit for you), check out our “Indonesian Visa 2024 – Everything You Need to Know” article!
First Thing First: FAQ on C Visa Indonesia
How many times can I enter Indonesia with a C Visa?
Once. C visas are single-entry visas, allowing for a one-time entry only into Indonesia. Once you’ve left the country, your C visa loses its mojo – it’s no longer valid for a return trip. If you’re planning another Indonesian adventure, you’ll have to go through the application process again and get a fresh visa before setting foot in the archipelago.
How many C visas are there?
Indonesia offers a diverse range of 30 C visas, each meticulously designed to serve distinct purposes. These visas cater to various needs, spanning from business engagements to cultural exchanges.
What’s the validity period of C visas?
Each C visa type must be used within 90 days from the date of issue. This means that once the visa is granted, you have a window of 90 days to enter Indonesia. If you don’t use the visa within this 90-day timeframe, it becomes invalid, and you will need to reapply if you still plan to visit Indonesia.
How long can I stay in Indonesia with a C visa?
It depends on your visa type. Usually, most C visas let you stay for up to 60 days. But here’s the cool part – some of them give you the green light to stay even longer, up to 180 days.
Are C visas extendable?
Yes, with the exception of two. The C14 visa (specifically for foreign film production) and C7 visa are not extendable. However, other C visas can be extended up to their initial length of permitted stay.
Can I work using a C Visa in Indonesia?
No, you cannot work in Indonesia with a C Visa. However, some C visas allow engagement in some activities (for example Art & Culture Visa), whether or not you receive compensation. Remember the key rule: if your visa doesn’t explicitly grant work rights, working during your stay is strictly prohibited.
Obligations and Restrictions for C Visa Holders
Navigating the field of C visas introduces you to a variety of visa types, each designed for specific purposes. Despite these differences, there are common threads when it comes to obligations and restrictions that apply to all C visa holders.
Obligations for C visa holders
- Complying with the laws and regulations. Needless to say, you must follow the regulations set by the Indonesian government. Any violation may lead to deportation.
- Respecting customs, culture, and local wisdom. In addition to following the rules, it’s crucial to show respect for the people, traditions, and way of life in Indonesia.
- Having adequate living expenses during your stay in Indonesia. Make sure you’ve got sufficient funds to cover your living costs while you’re in Indonesia. To meet this requirement, applicants for C visas may be asked to provide their bank statements.
Common restrictions for C visa holders
- Residing in Indonesia beyond the permitted duration of stay. Every C visa comes with a specific time limit for how long you can stay, up to 60 days or 180 days. Do not overstay your welcome.
- Engaging in the sale of goods or services (except for MICE/Trade Fair visas). You cannot sell any items or types of services during your stay in Indonesia as a C visa holder. This doesn’t apply to certain C visa types specifically for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) or Trade Fairs.
- Receiving compensation, wages, or similar forms of remuneration from individuals or corporations in Indonesia (except for C10A for religious preachers). While some C visas allow you to engage in business-related activities, such as launching a business and inspecting a company branch, you are not allowed to receive money or other forms of compensation while doing so. This rule, however, doesn’t apply to C10A visa holders.
The Complete List of C Visa Indonesia
Explore our comprehensive list of C visas, thoughtfully compiled by the Bali Business Consulting team. We divide them based on their purposes or types of activities. To find the most fitting visa for your needs, find the right type and take a close look at the details of each. Complying with these regulations is crucial, because non-compliance may result in fines and/or deportation.
Art and Culture-Related Visas
C7 Visa
- Activity: Demonstrating, showcasing, or performing a work related to art and culture
- Permitted stay: Up to 30 days
- Extendable: NO
C7A Visa
- Activity: Demonstrating, showcasing, or performing a work related to music
- Permitted stay: Up to 30 days
- Extendable: NO
C7B Visa
- Activity: Supporting foreign individual(s) who are engaged in music performance activities
- Permitted stay: Up to 30 days
- Extendable: NO
Business and Sales Related Visas
C2 Visa
- Activity: Carry out activities related to business, meetings, or purchase of goods including but not limited to checking goods at the office, factory, or production site of goods; AND discuss, negotiate, and/or sign business contracts
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
- Multiple-entry option available: D2
C11 Visa
- Activity: Conducting activities related to market goods or services in MICE or Trade Fair
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
C12 Visa
- Activity: Conducting activities related to starting a business, including field surveys and/or feasibility studies
- Permitted stay: Up to 180 days
- Extendable: Yes
- Multiple-entry option available: D12
C17 Visa
- Activity: Carry out activities related to audits, quality control, or inspections at company branches
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
- Multiple-entry option available: D17
C19 Visa
- Activity: Carry out activities related to after-sales service to clients in Indonesia for products originating abroad
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
C20 Visa
- Activity: Carry out activities related to machine installation and repair services in Indonesia as part of the purchase of a machine from abroad
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
Business and Sales Related Visas
C2 Visa
- Activity: Carry out activities related to business, meetings, or purchase of goods including but not limited to checking goods at the office, factory, or production site of goods; AND discuss, negotiate, and/or sign business contracts
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
- Multiple-entry option available: D2
C11 Visa
- Activity: Conducting activities related to market goods or services in MICE or Trade Fair
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
C12 Visa
- Activity: Conducting activities related to starting a business, including field surveys and/or feasibility studies
- Permitted stay: Up to 180 days
- Extendable: Yes
- Multiple-entry option available: D12
C17 Visa
- Activity: Carry out activities related to audits, quality control, or inspections at company branches
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
- Multiple-entry option available: D17
C19 Visa
- Activity: Carry out activities related to after-sales service to clients in Indonesia for products originating abroad
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
C20 Visa
- Activity: Carry out activities related to machine installation and repair services in Indonesia as part of the purchase of a machine from abroad
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
Presenting/Lecturing/Preaching Related Visas
C10 Visa
- Activity: Carry out activities related to speakers, lecturers, presenters, or public figures but not in an employment relationship with parties in Indonesia
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
C10A Visa
- Activity: Carry out activities related to religious preachers but not in an employment relationship with parties in Indonesia
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
Work and Training Related Visas
C18 Visa
- Activity: Carry out activities related to work trials in Indonesia
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
C22A Visa
- Activity: Carry out activities related to internships to satisfy the academic requirements of an overseas education
- Permitted stay: Up to 180 days
- Extendable: Yes
C22B Visa
- Activity: Carry out activities related to internships to develop skills and talent at the company, office, or workplace
- Permitted stay: Up to 180 days
- Extendable: Yes
C9 Visa
- Activity: Carry out activities related to benchmarking activity, short courses, or short training programs
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
C9A Visa
- Activity: Carry out activities related to short courses or short training related to religion
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
C9B Visa
- Activity: Carry out activities related to benchmarking activity, short courses, or short training programs
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
Crew Visas
C13 Visa
- Activity: Carry out activities related to joining a vessel that is docked in Indonesia
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
C14 Visa
- For a multiple-entry option with a longer validity period, see visa D14
- Activity: Conducting activities related to producing a foreign film
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: NO
Humanitarian Visas
C15 Visa
- Activity: Carry out activities related to emergency and urgent work to overcome natural disasters, major machinery breakdowns, or riots
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
C6 Visa
- Activity: Carry out activities related to social programs in Indonesia
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
C6A Visa
- Activity: Carry out activities related to humanitarian assistance
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
C6B Visa
- Activity: Carry out activities related to voluntary programs
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
Non-Commercial Sports Related Visas
C8A Visa
- Activity: Participating in sports activities upon the invitation of the Indonesian government, international-level sports championships, or sports events organized by international sports organizations as an athlete
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
C8B Visa
- Activity: Participating in sports activities upon the invitation of the Indonesian government, international-level sports championships, or sports events organized by international sports organizations as an official
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
Other Types of C Visas
C16 Visa
- Activity: Carry out activities related to counseling and training in the application and innovation of industrial technology to improve the quality and design of industrial products and foreign marketing cooperation for Indonesia
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
C21 Visa
- Activity: Carry out activities related to attending judicial process in Indonesia
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
C3 Visa
- Activity: Carry out activities related to medical treatment
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
- Multiple-entry option available: D3
C4 Visa
- Activity: Carry out activities related to government business
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
C5 Visa
- Activity: Carry out activities related to covering news in Indonesia
- Permitted stay: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Yes
Get Your Visa with Bali Business Consulting
Navigate the C visa process seamlessly with the expertise of our visa consultants at Bali Business Consulting. Whether you’re planning an extended vacation or launching your own business, our team specializes in offering personalized guidance to ensure a smooth and hassle-free visa experience. Trust us to handle the complexities, allowing you to focus on enjoying your time in this vibrant and culturally rich destination!
