Study in Indonesia 2024

All foreign students accepted to study in an Indonesian university need to get a student visa.

Citizens of certain countries may stay in Indonesia for a total of 30 days without a visa. However, the visa-free stay applies only to leisure activities, and does not grant the right to study or work, for example.

At some Indonesian embassies (e.g. Finland, Austria) it has been possible to apply for the Visa Type 211 (Tourist Visa). This visa can be converted into a sponsored Social Visit Visa upon arriving in Indonesia. Inquire at your local Indonesian embassy for the possibility of applying for this visa.

It is best to apply for a visa at the Indonesian embassy or consulate in your home country. The Indonesian Immigration department now also allows for an online visa application through their website.

Required documents for a student visa to Indonesia include:

• A valid passport with at least one empty page for the visa (the passport must be valid for at least 6 months after leaving Indonesia)
• A copy of the identification page of your passport
• A filled out the application form
• Two passport photos in color, 4 x 6 cm
• A copy of your airline ticket or an electronic ticket
• The official acceptance letter from the host university
• A receipt or a copy of the receipt for the paid visa fee
• Embassy Letter. Embassy Letters, prepared by the host university, confirm that a certain student is in need of a Social Visit visa. An Embassy Letter is always addressed to the Indonesian embassy or consulate of a certain country: by default, this will be the student’s home country.

Upon arrival, the visa holder must report their entrance to the nearest Immigration office within 7 days.

Your visa application may be rejected if you are not able to show proof of the required funds, or if you provide incorrect or incomplete documents.