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Indonesia medical treatment visa (C3)

C3 Medical Treatment Visitor Visa

In short

The C3 is a single-entry visa for people travelling to Indonesia for medical treatment. It gives 60 days from arrival, extendable to 180 days, and can be converted into a limited stay permit with the same sponsor. A sponsor in Indonesia must file the application; the fee is IDR 1,000,000.

Apply on Indonesia e-Visa (Directorate General of Immigration) checked 23 October 2026

Key facts

Maximum stay
60 days, extendable to 180 days in total
Validity
Single entry; must be used within 90 days of issue
Fee
IDR 1,000,000For a 60-day stay; verification fee IDR 0.
Processing time
5 working days after payment
Work
No
Family
Not stated on the official page; companions should apply for their own visit visa.
Path to permanent residence
Can be converted into a limited stay permit (ITAS) with the same sponsor, e.g. the E34 medical treatment resident visa route.
Where to apply
Through a sponsor's account on evisa.imigrasi.go.id or at an Indonesian mission

Who the C3 is for

The C3 is for foreigners who will receive medical treatment in Indonesia. Tourism and visits to friends and family are also permitted during the stay. Patients who need long-term treatment can look at the E34 medical treatment resident visa, which immigration lists separately.

Unlike the C1, the C3 always needs a sponsor, typically the hospital or clinic, a company or an Indonesian individual.

Medical letter and sponsor documents

The sponsor uploads an application letter and a sponsor statement. The special requirement is a letter from a government agency or private institution, or a statement from you, confirming that you will receive treatment in Indonesia.

A three-month bank statement in your or the sponsor's name serves as proof of living funds, together with your passport and a recent photo.

Required documents

Identity

  • Recent colour photo taken within the last year.

Travel

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months (12 months for emergency passports and other travel documents).

Money

  • Bank statement for the last 3 months in your or the sponsor's name.

Insurance

  • Letter from a government or private institution, or your own statement, confirming treatment in Indonesia.

Other

  • Application letter and statement from the sponsor.

Fee

The C3 costs IDR 1,000,000 for a 60-day stay, with no verification fee. The sponsor pays through the designated banks using the billing code produced after submission.

Processing and extensions

Processing takes five working days after payment, whether filed at an Indonesian mission abroad or through the Directorate General of Immigration. The visa must be used within 90 days.

The sponsor can extend the stay online several times up to 180 days in total. If treatment takes longer, the stay can be converted into a limited stay permit with the same sponsor.

  1. Agree on treatment with an Indonesian hospital or clinic and ask it, or another sponsor, to act as your sponsor.
  2. The sponsor creates an account on evisa.imigrasi.go.id.
  3. Send the sponsor your passport scan, photo, bank statement and the treatment letter.
  4. The sponsor submits the application and pays IDR 1,000,000 with the billing code.
  5. Receive the e-Visa within about five working days and travel within 90 days.
  6. Ask the sponsor to extend online before day 60 if treatment continues.

Forms

Frequently asked questions

Can I get treatment in Indonesia on the visa on arrival?

Short visits are not explicitly barred, but the B1 does not list medical treatment as a purpose and lasts at most 60 days. The C3 is the visa designed for treatment.

Who can be my C3 sponsor?

A government agency, a private institution such as a hospital, or an individual in Indonesia who holds an account on the e-Visa portal.

Can a family member accompany me?

The C3 page does not cover companions; a relative can travel on their own visa on arrival or C1 visit visa.

Official sources

Summarised from the official sources above. Rules, fees and processing times change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before you apply.

Other visa types for Indonesia

Visits and short stays

  • Tourist visa Maximum stay: C1: 60 days, extendable to 180 days in total. D1: 60 days per entry, extendable to 180 days.

Business and self-employment

  • Business visa Maximum stay: 60 days per stay, extendable to 180 days in total
  • Investor visa Maximum stay: E28A: 1 or 2 years. E28B and E28C: 5 or 10 years.

Study and training

Work

  • Work visa Maximum stay: Up to 180 days, 1 year or 2 years, counted from arrival
  • Digital nomad visa Maximum stay: 1 year; the stay permit can be extended or converted

Family

Residence

Online travel permits

  • Visa on arrival Maximum stay: 30 days from arrival; one extension of 30 days, 60 days in total

Protection

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