Indonesia Work Visa 2026: E23 Requirements and Cost
Indonesia's work visa is the E23 Working Visa (Visa Kerja), a limited-stay visa that your employer, as sponsor, applies for online on the official e-Visa site. You choose a stay of 180 hari (days), 1 year or 2 years, the fee depends on that choice, and your stay permit (ITAS) is issued automatically when you are admitted at the border. This guide sets out the documents, the fees, the processing time and what Indian, Pakistani and New Zealand applicants should know, as published by Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration and read on 14 October 2026.
Quick answer
Your Indonesian employer must be your sponsor and apply through evisa.imigrasi.go.id. You need a passport valid for at least 6 months, a 3-month bank statement showing at least USD2000, a CV, a photo, an itinerary and a work permit from the Ministry of Manpower. Fees: Rp. 5.250.000 for up to 180 hari (days), Rp. 7.000.000 for up to 1 year and Rp. 9.500.000 for up to 2 years. The visa is issued four working days after payment and must be used within 90 hari (days).
What the E23 Working Visa allows
- Work with your sponsor in Indonesia, and bring your family in line with immigration rules.
- Travel: leave and re-enter Indonesia while your re-entry permit is valid.
- Other activities: education through the dual-activity mechanism, and investment, tourism and visiting friends or family.
- Not allowed: staying beyond your permit, doing work that does not match the permit, or selling goods or services unless your job requires it.
Stay length and fees
| Stay you choose | Fee (PNBP) |
|---|---|
| Up to 180 hari (days) | Rp. 5.250.000 |
| Up to 1 year | Rp. 7.000.000 |
| Up to 2 years | Rp. 9.500.000 |
The stay is counted from the date you arrive. Payments go through designated banks using the billing code the system shows after the sponsor submits the application. Extensions are applied for online by the sponsor through its e-Visa account. The same fees apply whatever your nationality.
Documents the sponsor uploads
- The sponsor's application letter and statement letter, from the company giving you work.
- Your passport, valid for at least 6 months.
- Proof of living costs while in Indonesia: a bank statement for the last 3 months, in your name or the sponsor's, of at least USD2000 or the equivalent in another currency.
- A recent colour passport photo, taken within the last year.
- Your curriculum vitae.
- Your travel itinerary.
- A work permit from the Ministry of Manpower.
The sponsor must already have an account on evisa.imigrasi.go.id before it can apply for a foreign worker.
Processing and arrival
- Processing: the Directorate General checks the documents, verifies payment, creates and verifies your profile, approves and issues the visa. The visa is issued four working days after payment is received.
- Visa validity: the visa is valid for 90 hari (days) from issue. If you do not use it in time, a new visa is needed. The visa's validity is different from your length of stay.
- On arrival: your Limited Stay Permit (ITAS) and re-entry permit are issued automatically once the officer at the immigration checkpoint admits you.
Indian, Pakistani and New Zealand applicants
- Same rules for all: the E23 requirements and fees on the Directorate General's page do not vary by nationality.
- Visits before you move: the Directorate General's list of 97 countries eligible for a visa on arrival includes India and New Zealand. Pakistan is not on that list.
- Age limit: the E23 page publishes no age limit.
For the wider move, see our moving to Indonesia guide.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Indonesia work visa requirements?
An Indonesian sponsor with an e-Visa account, a passport valid for 6 months, a 3-month bank statement of at least USD2000, a photo, a CV, an itinerary and a work permit from the Ministry of Manpower.
How much does an Indonesia work visa cost?
Rp. 5.250.000 for a stay of up to 180 hari (days), Rp. 7.000.000 for up to 1 year and Rp. 9.500.000 for up to 2 years.
What is the Indonesia work visa fee for Pakistani citizens?
The same as for everyone: the fees above depend on the stay you choose, not your nationality.
Can Indian citizens get an Indonesia work visa?
Yes, with an Indonesian sponsor and the documents above. India is also on the list of countries eligible for a visa on arrival for visits.
Is there an age limit for an Indonesia work visa?
The Directorate General's E23 page publishes no age limit.
How long does the Indonesia work visa take?
Four working days after the visa payment is received. The visa must then be used within 90 hari (days).
What is an ITAS?
The Limited Stay Permit, issued automatically with a re-entry permit when you are admitted at the border on an E23 visa.
Official sources
- Directorate General of Immigration — E23 Working Visa (Indonesian)
- Directorate General of Immigration — Visa on arrival country list (Indonesian)
- Directorate General of Immigration — Official e-Visa website
All requirements, fees and time frames verified against the official sources above on 14 October 2026. Information, not legal advice.