visa
Process
A student visa is required for your semester abroad at Udayana University or ISI Bali in Indonesia. Both universities have set up an application process for your visa and will contact you after your successful enrollment (study permit or registration) at the university.
Travel, entry, and visa regulations are subject to change and may change at any time. Therefore, you should only apply for a visa in consultation with the respective university.
The websites of the Indonesian Immigration Service and the respective missions abroad of Indonesian Embassies and Consulates are also valid sources of information for up-to-date information.
All information on this site is provided without guarantee.
studiesNetwork recommends applying for the E30B student visa
This can only be applied for through the visa agency cooperating with the respective university (Udayana University or ISI Bali) – please do not apply for it yourself, as the university must act as the official sponsor in this process. If you have questions about deadlines, a very short-notice registration, or multiple entries/exits during your stay, please contact the responsible visa agency beforehand. We are happy to put you in touch!
- The E30B visa is currently the standard visa for a study semester in Bali (formal student visa for higher education).
- It must be applied for through a visa agency appointed by Udayana University or ISI Bali. The respective university acts as the official “sponsor” of this visa.
- Please do not apply for it yourself – applications are handled exclusively through the visa agency appointed by the university.
- The visa is issued as a multiple-entry visa and is valid for the duration of your approved study stay. Multiple exits from and re-entries into Indonesia are possible with this visa.
- Requirements: valid passport (min. 6 months remaining validity) + digital passport photo and the Letter of Acceptance (LoA) + Sponsor Letter issued by the university.
- Costs are approx. € 365 (depending on exchange rate) – the exact amount will be communicated by the visa agency.
- Upon completion of your study stay, an Exit Permit Only (EPO) must be obtained before departure, which officially terminates your visa.
IMPORTANT: Entry into Indonesia is generally possible no earlier than two weeks before the start of the semester. Please make sure all required documents are complete to avoid delays and follow-up questions.
- Maximum stay 30 days.
- Hassle-free & immediate issue upon arrival at Denpasar Airport.
- Our recommendation for friends or relatives who want to visit you in Bali.
- Not approved for a semester abroad in Bali!
- Multiple entry and exit not possible.
- Free
- Maximum stay 60 days (1 x 30 days initial; plus 1 x 30 days online extension only possible after entry into Indonesia).
- Hassle-free & immediate online issue: https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id in your homeland before you start your journey.
- Not approved for a semester abroad in Bali!
- Multiple entry and exit is not possible.
- Costs: around 50 €
- Maximum stay 60 days (includes 30-day extension on site by agents).
- Hassle-free & immediate issue upon arrival at Denpasar Airport.
- Not approved for a semester abroad in Bali!
- Multiple entry and exit is not possible.
- Costs: around 100 €
A few more forms must be completed online before entering the country to avoid annoying long waiting times at Denpasar airport in Bali:
- Arrival card, customs declaration, and health information: https://allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id and import regulations: https://ecd.beacukai.go.id
- Students can be exempted from the Bali tourist tax using their E30B visa: https://lovebali.baliprov.go.id/exception
Otherwise, the levy can be paid here: https://lovebali.baliprov.go.id