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Indonesia student visa (E30B higher education)

E30B Higher Education Student Visa

In short

International students admitted to a bachelor's, master's or doctoral programme in Indonesia travel on the E30B limited stay visa, which becomes a student ITAS on arrival. The institution or an individual sponsor files the application; stays of one, two or four years cost IDR 6,000,000, 8,500,000 or 12,000,000.

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

Key facts

Maximum stay
1, 2 or 4 years from arrival
Validity
Visa must be used within 90 days of issue
Fee
IDR 6,000,0001 year. 2 years: IDR 8,500,000; 4 years: IDR 12,000,000 (visa, ITAS, re-entry permit and verification I).
Funds required
US$2,000 for the stayThree-month bank statement balance in the student's or sponsor's name.
Processing time
5 working days after payment
Work
No work outside the scope of the student permit
Family
Family members may live in Indonesia with the student under immigration rules
Where to apply
Filed by the sponsor (usually the university) on evisa.imigrasi.go.id

Who needs the E30B

The E30B covers degree study at bachelor's, master's and doctoral level. Pupils at primary and secondary schools use the E30A, exchange students the E30F and students in special economic zones the E30E. Short Indonesian language courses have their own C9B visitor visa.

A sponsor is mandatory: either the educational institution or an individual. The sponsor creates an e-Visa account and submits the application for the student.

Admission and sponsorship documents

The special requirements are proof of sponsorship from the individual or the institution and a letter of acceptance from the institution stating the length of study. These come on top of the standard passport, photo, CV, itinerary and three-month bank statement showing at least USD 2,000.

Required documents

Identity

  • Recent colour photo taken within the last year.

Travel

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.

Money

  • Bank statement for the last 3 months in the applicant's or sponsor's name showing at least USD 2,000 or equivalent.

Study

  • Letter of acceptance from the Indonesian institution stating the length of study.
  • Proof of sponsorship from the institution or an individual sponsor.

Other

  • Curriculum vitae and travel itinerary.

Fees

Each option includes the IDR 500,000 visa fee and IDR 1,000,000 verification I fee. The stay permit costs IDR 3,000,000, 5,000,000 or 7,000,000 and the re-entry permit IDR 1,500,000, 2,000,000 or 3,500,000 for one, two or four years, giving totals of IDR 6,000,000, 8,500,000 and 12,000,000.

Processing and arrival

After payment the visa is issued in five working days. It must be used within 90 days; at the border the student ITAS and re-entry permit are issued automatically, allowing travel in and out during the studies.

Extensions are filed online through evisa.imigrasi.go.id, and the permit can later be converted to another type, for example a work permit after graduation if an employer sponsors you.

  1. Obtain admission from an Indonesian university and agree who will act as sponsor.
  2. Send the sponsor your passport scan, photo, CV, itinerary and bank statement.
  3. The sponsor submits the E30B on evisa.imigrasi.go.id for 1, 2 or 4 years.
  4. The fee is paid with the billing code; the visa follows within five working days.
  5. Enter Indonesia within 90 days and receive the student ITAS at the border.
  6. Extend online through the sponsor before the permit expires if your programme lasts longer.

Forms

Rules for students

Students may not stay beyond the permit, may not work in ways that do not match the student permit and may not sell goods or services. Tourism and visits to friends and family are allowed.

Frequently asked questions

Can I apply for the student visa myself?

No. The E30B needs a sponsor, normally the university, which files the application from its account.

How long can a student visa be issued for?

One, two or four years; it can be extended online if the studies take longer.

Is there a visa for a short Indonesian language course?

Yes. Immigration lists the C9B Indonesian Language Training Visitor Visa for short courses.

Can my spouse join me while I study?

The E30B states that the holder may bring family members to live in Indonesia under immigration rules; they apply for a family 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.
  • Medical treatment visa Maximum stay: 60 days, extendable to 180 days in total

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.

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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