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Student visa in Indonesia (Bali)

A visa for foreign nationals who wish to be educated at Indonesian schools at secondary level and below. The visa is sponsored by the educational institution or by the individual where the applicant will study. A valid passport, the school's letter of admission and proof of finances are the main requirements. Family members may accompany the applicant provided they meet the immigration regulations. The visa is extended online through the state immigration portal.

Source: Directorate General of Immigration of Indonesia (imigrasi.go.id)

The categories of applicant targeted

The E30A visa suits foreign pupils who plan to be educated at Indonesian schools and the family members accompanying them.

Schoolchildren and pupils

Foreign nationals of secondary school age
Primary school pupils
Young people receiving secondary education in Indonesia

Guardians and parents

Parents accompanying a child who is studying
The legal guardians of a foreign child
Adult family members who meet the immigration regulations

When the programme will not suit

University and college students

For higher education the E30B category is appropriate (Visa Pelajar for higher education)

Working professionals and employees

For workers there are the B211 (temporary work visa) or B212 (permanent work visa)

Those looking for permanent residence

Permanent residence requires changing the basis of stay to ITAP (Izin Tinggal Tetap) after 3 years of continuous stay or marriage to a citizen

Investors and businesspeople

For entrepreneurs and investors there is the B111 category (investor visa)

What it costs

The E30A package for 1 yearCovers the visa, the residence permission, the re-entry permit and verification	6 000 000 IDR
The E30A package for 2 yearsCovers the visa, the residence permission, the re-entry permit and verification	8 500 000 IDR
Total government feesThe sum of the mandatory rows in the table. Charges with no official price list are in the list below.	14 500 000 IDR

Paid separately

A consultant's services — Immigration consultants and intermediaries are a private-sector service and are not part of the state charge
Passport delivery — Postal and courier services for delivering the documents are paid for separately

Documents to gather

The sponsor files all the documents electronically through the portal evisa.imigrasi.go.id in PDF or JPEG format.

A passport valid for at least 6 months from the moment of filing
A bank statement or financial confirmation for the last 3 months showing at least USD 2,000 (in the name of the foreign national or of the sponsor)
A colour photograph (no more than a year old) measuring 4×6 centimetres
A CV with information on education and the purposes of the study
The travel itinerary to Indonesia and back
A letter of guarantee from the sponsor (an individual or an educational institution)
A letter of admission/enrolment from the school stating the exact length of the course

How the process runs

Filing and approval take place through the electronic portal evisa.imigrasi.go.id. The sponsor is responsible for every step of the filing.

1
The sponsor registers on the portal
1 working day
The sponsor (the educational institution or the individual) creates and activates an account at https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id, if not already registered
2
Preparing and uploading the documents
2–3 working days
All the documents are drawn up, scanned and prepared for electronic filing. The sponsor uploads the files in PDF or JPEG format through their personal account
3
Checking that the documents are complete
1 working day
Immigration officers check that all the compulsory documents are present and drawn up correctly. Where documents are missing, the sponsor receives a request to supply them
4
Verification of the payment and processing
2–3 working days
The sponsor makes the payment for the period chosen (1 or 2 years). Immigration verifies the payment and creates the applicant's profile in the system
5
Issue of the visa
completed within 5 working days
After approval the E30A visa is issued electronically. The applicant receives an electronic copy; on entry it is subsequently recorded in the passport as a stamp at the border crossing

Timelines and rights

Work

Working is not allowed. Any occupation that does not match the permission to stay is prohibited.

Who you can bring with you

The family members of a foreign pupil may accompany them to Indonesia provided certain conditions are met.

Parents and legal guardians

May come with the pupil provided they hold a valid passport and meet the Indonesian immigration regulations. They need a separate visa, usually a tourist visa (B211A) or a visa for family members

The spouse of a foreign pupil (if of age)

May accompany them with a marriage certificate and a valid passport. A separate visa is required, depending on the purpose of the stay

Children who are not of age

May come with the pupil, but each child must have a valid passport and their own permission to stay, or be named as a dependant in the guardian's documents

Trips, renewal and the grace period

The permission is granted for 1 or 2 years from the day of entry. It is extended online through evisa.imigrasi.go.id.

The residence permission (ITAS) is extended online through the portal evisa.imigrasi.go.id, with no physical visit to a consulate. The procedure may be started several months before the current permission expires. The visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issue; the permission to stay is granted for the period chosen (1 or 2 years) from the date of actual entry into Indonesia.

What comes next: permanent residence and citizenship

Route to permanent residence

Students are not on the list of those whose ITAS is changed to a permanent ITAP: that list covers clergy, workers, investors, elderly tourists, spouses and children of citizens, and former Indonesian citizens. For permanent residence the basis of stay has to be changed.

Route to citizenship

The citizenship application is filed after living in Indonesia for 5 consecutive years or 10 years with breaks.

Frequently asked questions about Student visa

Can you work on the E30A?

No, working is prohibited. The visa is intended solely for study. Any employment that does not match the purpose of the stay breaches the terms of the visa and may lead to its cancellation.

Which visa is appropriate for higher education?

For study at universities and colleges there is a separate category, E30B (Visa Pelajar). The E30A is intended only for secondary education and below (primary and secondary school).

How long does the application take to process?

The visa is processed within five working days after Immigration receives the payment in full. The time may be counted from the moment the funds arrive, so it is advisable to check the timings in advance with the sponsor and the immigration authorities.

What is the minimum sum for confirming finances?

Confirmation of at least USD 2,000 (or the equivalent in another currency) is required. This may be a bank statement for the last 3 months in the name of the pupil or the sponsor showing steady funds in the account.

Is a sponsor required, and who can be one?

Yes, a sponsor is compulsory. The sponsor may be the educational institution (the school) where the foreign national will study, or an individual (a parent, a guardian, a third party). The sponsor creates an account on the portal evisa.imigrasi.go.id and is responsible for filing all the documents and paying the charges.

Can permanent residence (ITAP) be obtained with an E30A?

The E30A is a temporary visa for 1–2 years. Permanent residence requires changing the basis of stay to one of the other visa categories (for example, a work visa or marriage) and meeting the ITAP requirements — usually 3 or more years of continuous residence in Indonesia or marriage to an Indonesian citizen for 2 years or more.

Other ways to move to Indonesia (Bali)

Every route in one list — migration programmes: Indonesia (Bali).

The terms and the amounts are checked against official sources — the link sits under each section.Last checked on: 7 August 2026.