Clear answers on the C5A visit visa and your Indonesian options — what it permits, what it costs, how long it takes, and how 2026 rules apply. Choose a category to begin.
The C5A is a visit-visa subtype introduced under Indonesia's 2023–2024 immigration reforms. It is intended for short-term, non-employment purposes — tourism, business meetings without employment, social visits and transit. It does not permit local employment or income generated inside Indonesia.
No. The C5A is explicitly not a digital nomad or remote-worker visa — it is a visit visa for non-work purposes. Indonesia's actual remote-work pathway is the E33 series (the digital nomad KITAS).
Foreign nationals from countries that require an Indonesian visa, provided they hold a passport valid at least 6 months, sufficient funds, return or onward tickets, and a clear non-employment purpose of visit.
Tourism, attending non-profit conferences or seminars, social visits to family or friends, transit, and business discussions that do not involve employment or Indonesian income.
A valid passport (6+ months), a passport photo, a return or onward flight ticket, proof of accommodation, and a bank statement showing roughly USD 2,000 equivalent. Some purposes or nationalities may also require an invitation or company letter.
For tourism or social visits, a local sponsor is typically not required if you can show adequate personal funds. For certain business purposes — or depending on nationality — a local Indonesian sponsor may be requested, which we can arrange.
A minimum balance of approximately USD 2,000 (or equivalent) per applicant, shown via recent bank statements or a bank letter.
Your passport must be valid for at least six months from your intended entry date and have at least two blank pages for immigration stamps.
Prepare your documents, complete the online form on Indonesia's immigration portal, upload your files, pay the fee, and await e-visa approval by email. We guide and verify every step.
All Indonesian visas are managed by the Directorate General of Immigration through its official online portal. We prepare and file on your behalf so you do not have to navigate it alone.
Yes — and it is commonly recommended, especially for first-time applicants. An agent assists with documents, portal navigation and, where needed, acts as local guarantor.
The C5A is intended for offshore applications, so it is generally applied for from outside Indonesia before arrival.
The government fee typically ranges from about IDR 1,500,000 to IDR 2,500,000 (roughly USD 100–170), paid through the immigration portal. This is separate from any agency service fee.
Usually between 5 and 10 business days from the date of complete submission and payment, though this varies with immigration workload and public holidays.
The C5A typically grants an initial stay of up to 60 days on entry. Overstaying carries significant daily fines, so plan your departure or extension in advance.
Government fees plus a service fee. We confirm the exact, all-in figure during your free consultation so there are no surprises.
A 60-day C5A can generally be extended once for a further 60 days, bringing the total to about 120 days. Extensions are arranged at immigration before the initial period expires.
Immigration usually states the reason — commonly incomplete documents, incorrect information, or insufficient funds. You can reapply after addressing the issue; government fees are non-refundable.
No. The C5A is a visit visa and prohibits employment or income-generating activity inside Indonesia. For legitimate remote work, the E33G digital nomad KITAS is the correct route.
Limited-stay visas (VITAS) leading to KITAS permits: the E33 series for remote workers, work VITAS for employment, investor KITAS, and second-home or retirement options.
Stricter enforcement of the visa's non-employment nature, with closer scrutiny to ensure C-class visitors do not engage in unauthorised work or overstay.
It reorganised Indonesia's visa categories and introduced new letter/number codes such as C5A, clarifying that the C5A is strictly for short-term, non-work purposes.
The daily overstay fine is IDR 1,000,000 per day. Prolonged overstays can lead to detention, deportation and a re-entry ban — which is exactly what proper planning avoids.
The C5A is a short-term visit visa (up to about 120 days with extension) that prohibits employment. The E33 is a VITAS for longer stays — one-year validity leading to a KITAS — that accommodates legitimate remote work.
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