Which Visa Do You Need for Bali? A Complete Guide for Students, Interns & Digital Nomads
Updated: Oct 1
Are you planning to spend a few months in Bali for an internship, studying, remote work or simply travelling? Sooner or later, you will probably ask yourself: which visa do I actually need for Bali?
Indonesia's visa rules can be quite confusing. There are several different types of visas, and the right visa for you depends not only on how long you want to stay in Bali, but especially on what you are planning to do during your stay.
A student completing a four-month internship has a different purpose of stay than someone travelling around Indonesia for four months. And if you work remotely for a company outside Indonesia, there are different visa options again.
In this guide, we explain the most relevant Bali visa options for students, interns, travellers, digital nomads and content creators.
Please note: Indonesian visa regulations can change. Always check the latest requirements with Indonesian Immigration or an authorised visa agent before applying.
1. Doing an Internship in Bali – C22 Internship Visa
Are you coming to Bali to complete an internship at a company or organisation? Then it is important to choose a visa that actually allows internship activities.
Indonesia has a specific visa category for this: the C22 Internship Visitor Visa.
This visa is intended for foreign nationals completing an internship in Indonesia, for example as part of their studies or to fulfil academic requirements.
How long can you stay in Bali with a C22 visa?
The C22 visa can be issued for a stay of up to 180 days, or approximately six months.
This makes it particularly suitable for students completing a three, four, five or six-month internship in Bali.
Under the current regulations, the stay can also be extended. With the same sponsor, the total period of stay can be extended to a maximum of 12 months.
How much does a C22 Internship Visa cost?
According to Indonesian Immigration, the current official government fees are:
C22 – 60 days
Visa fee: IDR 1,000,000
Verification II: IDR 2,000,000
Total: IDR 3,000,000
C22 – 180 days
Visa fee: IDR 2,000,000
Verification II: IDR 2,000,000
Total: IDR 4,000,000
These are the official immigration fees. If you use a visa agency or another intermediary to arrange your application, additional service fees may apply.
What do you need for a C22 visa?
The application requires several documents, including:
a passport that is valid for at least six months;
a recent colour passport photograph;
bank statements from the previous three months showing at least USD 2,000 in available funds;
a sponsor or guarantor in Indonesia;
an application letter and statement from your sponsor;
an internship agreement or an official statement from your educational institution, internship company or organisation.
The application is submitted through the Indonesian eVisa system by your sponsor.
How long does the application take?
Indonesian Immigration states a processing time of approximately five working days after the visa payment has been received.
We recommend arranging your visa well before your departure date. This gives you enough time in case additional documents or information are required.
Can you get paid during your internship?
This is important to know.
The C22 visa does not allow you to receive a salary, wage or other compensation from an individual or company in Indonesia. The visa is intended for internships, not regular paid employment in Indonesia.
If you are actually coming to Bali for an internship, look into the C22 Internship Visa rather than automatically choosing a tourist Visa on Arrival.
2. Holiday or Travelling in Bali – Visa on Arrival (VoA)
Are you visiting Bali for a holiday, travelling around Indonesia or visiting friends? Then a Visa on Arrival, often abbreviated as VoA, is one of the most common options.
The Visa on Arrival is mainly suitable for relatively short tourist stays.
How long is a Visa on Arrival valid?
A Visa on Arrival initially allows you to stay in Indonesia for 30 days.
It can then be extended once for another 30 days, giving you a maximum stay of 60 days.
For someone spending a few weeks travelling around Bali, this can be a simple option.
What if you are a student?
Being a student does not automatically determine which visa you need. What matters is what you are actually going to do in Indonesia.
If you are a student travelling around Bali and Indonesia for six weeks, a tourist visa may suit the purpose of your trip.
However, if you are travelling to Bali specifically to complete an internship, you should look into the C22 Internship Visa instead.
3. Staying Longer in Bali as a Tourist – C1 Tourist Visit Visa
Would you like to spend a longer period in Bali to travel, but you are not doing an internship or working locally? Then you can also look into the C1 Tourist Visit Visa.
This is a visitor visa for tourism purposes that can be applied for before travelling to Indonesia.
It can be an interesting option for travellers who want to spend a longer period in Indonesia and for whom a standard Visa on Arrival is not sufficient.
B211A or C1?
If you search online for information about long-stay Bali visas, you will probably still come across the term B211A.
Many older blogs and websites still use this name. Indonesia has since changed its visa classifications.
Instead of relying on older visa names, always check the current visa category and permitted activities with Indonesian Immigration.
4. Working Remotely from Bali – E33G Remote Worker Visa
Dreaming of opening your laptop in Bali and working from the island for several months or even longer?
For certain remote workers, Indonesia offers the E33G Remote Worker Visa.
This visa is intended for foreign nationals who live in Indonesia while working for a company located outside Indonesia.
It can therefore be particularly interesting for digital nomads and remote employees who want to use Bali as their temporary home base.
What are the requirements?
The E33G visa has additional requirements. These can include:
a valid passport;
proof of sufficient financial funds;
proof of employment or an employment agreement with a company outside Indonesia;
proof of sufficient income;
additional documents relating to your stay and employment.
Financial and documentation requirements can change, so always check the latest conditions before submitting an application.
Working remotely from Bali for a few weeks during a holiday and moving to Bali for a year while working full-time remotely are very different situations. Always check which visa category matches your specific circumstances.
5. Creating Content in Bali – C5A Content Creator Visa
Bali is a paradise for photographers, influencers, YouTubers, TikTok creators and other content creators.
But did you know that Indonesia now also lists a specific visa category for content creators?
This is the C5A Content Creator Visit Visa, or Visa Kunjungan Konten Kreator.
This category is intended for foreign content creators travelling to Indonesia to create social media content.
Do you need a Content Creator Visa just because you post on Instagram?
No, it is not quite that simple.
If you are spending three weeks in Bali on holiday and sharing photos and videos from your trip on your personal Instagram account, that does not automatically mean you are travelling as a professional content creator.
The distinction becomes more relevant when professional or commercial content production is actually part of the purpose of your trip.
This could include planned professional shoots, productions or commercial collaborations.
How much does the C5A Content Creator Visa cost?
We are deliberately not listing a fixed price here yet.
The C5A visa is included in Indonesia's current visa categories, but complete public information about its costs, permitted length of stay and application requirements is currently not as widely available as the information for visas such as the C22 Internship Visa.
You may find different prices online from commercial visa agencies, but these prices can include their own service and processing fees.
If you are specifically travelling to Bali to produce professional content, check with Indonesian Immigration or an authorised visa agent before travelling to determine which requirements apply to your situation.
Which Bali visa do I need?
Still feeling a little lost among all the different visa codes? 🌴
The most important thing to remember is this:
Choose your visa not only based on how long you want to stay in Bali, but also on what you are actually going to do during your stay.
Coming to Bali for an internship? Look into the C22 Internship Visa.
Coming for a holiday or to travel around Indonesia? Look into the Visa on Arrival or C1 Tourist Visit Visa.
Planning to live in Bali for a longer period while working remotely for a company outside Indonesia? Look into the E33G Remote Worker Visa.
Travelling to Bali specifically for professional content production? Check whether the C5A Content Creator Visa applies to your activities.
Choosing a visa that matches the actual purpose of your stay can help you avoid problems once you arrive in Indonesia.
Doing an Internship or Planning a Longer Stay in Bali?
Are you coming to Bali for an internship, your studies or simply to spend a longer period abroad? Your visa is only one part of the preparation.
You will also need a comfortable place to live.
At Bali Base Living, we offer accommodation for students, interns, young professionals and digital nomads who are planning a longer stay in Bali.
Instead of searching through hundreds of short-term holiday rentals, you can choose accommodation that is specifically suited to long-stay living in Bali.
Our accommodation options are located in areas including Kuta, Canggu and Uluwatu and are selected with longer stays in mind.
Depending on the accommodation, you can expect facilities such as:
your own bedroom;
a private bathroom;
air conditioning;
a comfortable place to work on your laptop;
a wardrobe and storage space;
weekly cleaning and fresh bed linen;
shared facilities such as a kitchen, garden or swimming pool;
opportunities to meet other students and young professionals.
This gives you your own space while also making it easier to settle into life in Bali and meet other people during your stay.
Looking for a room in Bali for your internship or long-term stay? Explore Bali Base Living and find the location that suits you best.
Disclaimer: Bali Base Living is not an immigration or legal advisory service. The information in this article is intended as general guidance only. Visa categories, fees and requirements can be changed by the Indonesian authorities. Always check the latest official requirements before applying for a visa.
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