Student Visa - KITAS for Study (Index C-316)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 3-6 weeks
- Fee
- IDR 1,500,000-2,000,000 (USD 100-130) for VITAS, plus IDR 1,000,000-2,000,000 for KITAS
- Validity
- 1 year, renewable annually for duration of study program
- Entry
- Single entry
Student visa (VITAS) must be converted to KITAS within 7 days of arrival at local immigration office. Work is NOT permitted on student visa. Educational institution must be registered with Ministry of Education and Culture and act as sponsor.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Full-time study at recognized Indonesian educational institution
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Financial
Must demonstrate sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses
Minimum funds: USD 1,500-2,000
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Employment
Employment and income-generating work strictly prohibited on student visa
Required status: No employment permitted
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 12
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Photo
Count: 4; Specifications: Passport-style, color, recent, white background
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements showing sufficient funds; Minimum amount: USD 1,500-2,000
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Sponsorship letter
Accepted sponsors: See policy note for sponsor details
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Admission letter
Must be notarized: No; Must be original: Yes; Must show program dates: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Student visa application forms
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Health exam
Validity months: 6
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain admission letter from Indonesian university and request institution to facilitate study permit from Ministry of Education
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Document submission
Submit complete application package to Indonesian embassy/consulate with all supporting documents
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Fee payment
Pay student VITAS application fee
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Processing wait
Wait for VITAS approval
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Visa collection
Collect approved VITAS from embassy/consulate