Journalist Visa Single Entry (C5)
Journalist Visa Single Entry (C5) valid for 60 days start from arrival date and possible to extend 2 times 60 days each until maximum stay of 180 days.
What You Can Do with Journalist Visa Single Entry (C5)
- Carry out activities related to cover news in Indonesia.
- Conducting activities related to tourism, and visiting friends or family.
Activities Not Allowed with Journalist Visa Single Entry (C5)
- Staying in Indonesia over the period of your stay permit, engaging in prohibited activities, not complying with visa conditions, and/or not complying with Indonesian laws may result in you paying fines, being deported, and/or other legal charges.
- Doing work or employment.
- Selling goods or services.
- Receiving rewards or wages from individuals or companies in Indonesia.
WHAT IS THE REQUIREMENTS FOR Journalist Visa Single Entry (C5)
- Passport valid for at least 6 (six) months (for holders of travel documents other than passports such as emergency passports, documents of identity, etc. must be valid for 12 months).
- Personal bank statement the last 3 months period (including name, date of period, and balance account).
- Invitations or information from government institutions/interview transcript that has been approved by the resource person/a statement from the Indonesian embassy regarding news coverage plans in Indonesia, including a press ID.
- A recent color photograph.
- Address in Bali.
How Much Does a Journalist Visa Single Entry (C5) Cost?
REGULAR
IDR3.250.000/USD 211
IDR/
- Agent Fee
- Government Fee
- Stay Permit for 60 days first
- Processing Time 7-9 working days
EXPRESS
IDR4.750.000/USD 308
IDR/
- Agent Fee
- Government Fee
- Stay Permit for 60 days first
- Processing Time 5 working days
- Length of process depend on the Immigration System.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
A visa for foreign journalists or media professionals coming to Indonesia for reporting, documentary, or media coverage.
The Journalist Visa Single Entry (C5) is valid for 60 days from the date of arrival in Indonesia and can be extended up to two times, with each extension granting an additional 60 days.
This visa is available to foreign journalists, media crews, documentary filmmakers, or news photographers who have obtained permission from the Indonesian authorities to conduct reporting activities in Indonesia.
The processing time may vary depending on approval from the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs but typically takes 10–15 working days after all documents are submitted.
