Who this visa is for
- Longer eligible tourism stays
- Visiting family or friends
- Travellers needing a sponsor-based route
- Visitors not eligible for B1 e-VOA
What you need to upload
- Passport bio pageReviewed against the live route checklist
- Recent passport photoReviewed against the live route checklist
- Onward travel evidenceReviewed against the live route checklist
- Sponsor and trip detailsReviewed against the live route checklist
What is this Indonesia visa?
The C1 is a sponsor-based single-entry visitor visa for tourism and other eligible private visits. It is often considered when a traveller needs a longer initial stay than the B1 Visa on Arrival route.
Who may be eligible?
The passport, travel purpose, planned stay and current sponsor requirements determine whether C1 is suitable. It is not permission for general paid employment.
Send the trip purpose and documents first. If the case can proceed, we email the service scope, total and secure payment link.
Requirements in detail
Passport
Provide a clear full biodata page and meet the validity rules for the intended arrival date.
Photo
Use a recent colour passport-style photo with a plain background and clear facial image.
Purpose evidence
Supply documents that explain the real visit purpose, sponsor and activity where the route requires them.
Financial evidence
Official C1 guidance asks for a recent 3-month bank statement in the applicant’s or sponsor’s name showing at least USD 2,000 (or equivalent) for living costs. Check the current portal checklist before applying.
Travel details
Prepare arrival plans, an Indonesian address and onward travel evidence where requested.
How the assisted request works
- Send your requestVerify your email, add trip details and upload readable documents.
- We review the fileWe check the route and contact you if anything is missing or unclear.
- Review the written quoteIf the case can proceed, you receive the full scope and secure payment link.
- Application preparationAfter payment, the file is prepared for the appropriate immigration channel.
- Receive the outcomeWe send the result or explain any further action requested by Immigration.
Processing time and when to start
Start before booking non-refundable travel. Sponsorship, document corrections, Indonesian public holidays and additional immigration checks can affect timing.
We confirm the available handling time in writing before payment; Indonesian Immigration controls the final decision and timing.
Using the visa in Indonesia
When the visa is issued, check the entry validity and permitted stay separately. Carry the approval when travelling and verify the stay date recorded at entry.
Compare the route before applying
Compare C1 with B1 e-VOA if your passport is eligible and your visit is shorter. If the activity is business rather than tourism, C2 may be the correct starting route.
Important limits
C1 is a visitor route, not a work permit or residence status. The issued visa and border decision determine the activities and stay allowed.
Common reasons a request needs correction
- Passport validity is insufficient
- Passport or photo image is unclear
- Names or dates do not match
- Purpose evidence is incomplete
- The activity fits another visa category
- The request starts too close to travel
Why request assistance from Visa Bali Service?
- Review before payment. Route and documents are checked before a quote is issued.
- Transparent price. Government charges and private assistance are shown separately.
- Secure uploads. Sensitive documents use the application portal.
- Human follow-up. The team contacts you when information needs correction.
- No approval guarantee. Immigration remains the final decision-maker.
What the price includes
For C1, the written quote confirms the current government charge and assistance fee separately where the breakdown is available.
- Government visa fee
- IDR 1,000,000
- Application assistance
- IDR 800,000
- Indicative total
- IDR 1,800,000
This is the published starting assistance amount for this route. We confirm the current government charge and final total in writing before payment. Extensions and other charges are separate. Government fees can change; confirm the amount in the official portal before payment.
Related guidance
Official sources to check
Use the official C1 category guidance and live e-Visa portal below to confirm current conditions, documents and fees.
Common questions
Is C1 the same as Visa on Arrival?
No. C1 is a sponsor-based visitor route described for tourism and related permitted activities. B1 Visa on Arrival is a different category with its own eligibility and stay rules.
Do I need a sponsor for C1?
The official C1 instructions describe a sponsor requirement. We confirm the current document and sponsorship process before asking you to pay.
Can C1 be extended?
Extension availability and conditions depend on the issued permit and current immigration rules. Check the dates on your permit and start any extension review early.
Who is C1 best suited to?
C1 can suit travellers who need a longer initial tourist stay than Visa on Arrival and whose planned activities fit the visitor category.
How early should I start?
Start before booking non-refundable travel. Timing depends on the document review, sponsorship and current immigration processing.
Does approval guarantee entry?
No. Border officers retain authority to make the final admission decision when a traveller arrives.