1. What Replaced the B211A Visa?
Indonesia reorganised its visa system into lettered "index" codes. Visit visas now start with B (Visa on Arrival), C (single-entry visit visas) and D (multiple-entry visit visas). The business version of the old B211A is now the C2 Business Visitor Visa, and its multiple-entry sibling is the D2.
Many agents and older articles still say "B211A", so you will see both names. If someone quotes you a "B211A business visa" in 2026, they mean the C2. Both are applied for online through Indonesia's e-Visa system at evisa.imigrasi.go.id, run by the Directorate General of Immigration under the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections.
2. C2 Visa at a Glance (October 2026)
| Item | C2 Business Visitor Visa |
|---|---|
| Entries | Single entry |
| Stay on arrival | Up to 60 days |
| Maximum stay with extensions | 180 days in total |
| Visa validity (time to use it) | Enter Indonesia within 90 days of issue |
| Government fee | IDR 2,000,000 (visa IDR 1,000,000 + verification IDR 1,000,000) |
| Processing time | About 5 working days after the fee is paid |
| Passport | Valid for at least 6 months |
| Proof of funds | USD 2,000 or equivalent, 3-month bank statement |
| Paid work or selling | Not allowed |
| Convert to a stay permit (KITAS)? | Yes, with the same sponsor |
| IndoDesk service | From USD 120, 3–5 working days (all-in quote confirmed after a document check) |
3. What You Can and Can't Do on a C2
The C2 is a business visit visa. Immigration lists these activities as allowed:
- Business meetings, discussions and negotiations
- Signing business agreements and contracts
- Purchasing goods
- Inspecting goods at offices, factories or production sites
- Tourism and visiting friends or family during the same trip
What it does not allow:
- Selling goods or services in Indonesia
- Receiving a salary, wages or any payment from a person or company in Indonesia
- Working in your own company day to day — that needs a KITAS
4. C2 vs D2 vs Visa on Arrival
| Feature | C2 (single entry) | D2 (multiple entry) | Visa on Arrival (B1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | One longer business trip | Frequent trips over 1–5 years | Short visits and events |
| Stay per visit | 60 days, extendable to 180 | 60 days per entry, extendable to 180 | 30 days, extendable once (60 total) |
| Visa validity | Use within 90 days | 1, 2 or 5 years | Use within 90 days |
| Government fee | IDR 2,000,000 | IDR 4,000,000 / 6,000,000 / 11,000,000 | IDR 500,000 |
| Proof of funds | USD 2,000 | USD 2,000 | Not required |
| Convert to KITAS | Yes (same sponsor) | No | No |
| Pakistani nationals | Yes (e-Visa) | Yes (e-Visa) | Not eligible |
| Indian & UAE nationals | Yes | Yes | Eligible |
Visa on Arrival covers tourism and attending meetings, conventions, exhibitions and similar events, but it is short and cannot be converted. For negotiations, site visits or a stay longer than 60 days, the C2 is the safer choice. If you will visit Indonesia several times a year, the D2 saves you applying each time.
5. Requirements and Documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months (12 months for emergency or non-national travel documents)
- Recent colour photograph (white background)
- Bank statement for the last 3 months showing at least USD 2,000 (or equivalent), in your name or your sponsor's
- Invitation letter from an Indonesian company or institution explaining the purpose of your visit — IndoDesk prepares this for clients
- Return or onward ticket and re-entry permit — required only if you travel on a non-national or emergency travel document
Most nationalities can apply without their own sponsor, but citizens of certain countries must apply through an Indonesian sponsor, and every application is filed through a registered account on the e-Visa system. IndoDesk files it for you and checks whether your nationality needs a sponsor.
6. How to Apply, Step by Step
Check fit
Confirm the C2 matches your plans (business visit, under 180 days, no paid work). If you will visit often, consider the D2.
Send documents
Passport scan, photo and a 3-month bank statement. IndoDesk drafts the invitation letter.
File the e-Visa
The application is submitted at evisa.imigrasi.go.id and a billing code is issued for the IDR 2,000,000 fee.
Pay and wait
After payment, immigration processes the visa in about 5 working days.
Receive the e-Visa
The visa arrives by email. Print or save it, and travel within 90 days.
Enter Indonesia
Show your passport and e-Visa at the airport. Your 60-day stay starts on the day you arrive.
7. Extending Your Stay
A C2 stay can be extended inside Indonesia up to 180 days in total. Extensions are filed online through the sponsor's e-Visa account before your current stay ends. Under the rules in force since 29 May 2025, stay-permit extensions also require a short in-person visit to an immigration office for a photo and interview, so plan the extension a week or two before your deadline.
Overstaying is expensive: the fine is IDR 1,000,000 per day, and longer overstays can lead to deportation and an entry ban.
8. Moving From a C2 to a KITAS
A C2 can be converted into a temporary stay permit (KITAS) — but only with the same sponsor. That matters if you are setting up a company:
- If your own PT PMA will sponsor your Investor KITAS (E28A), it is usually simpler to apply for the E28A e-Visa directly once the company is registered. Remember the Investor KITAS needs a personal shareholding of at least IDR 10 billion.
- If you will work in the company without that shareholding, the route is a work KITAS (E23) with an approved RPTKA.
IndoDesk plans the sponsor from the start so you don't have to leave and re-enter Indonesia to switch visas.
9. Notes for Pakistani and Indian Travellers
Pakistani nationals
Pakistan is not on Indonesia's Visa on Arrival list, so you need an e-Visa before you fly — for business trips, the C2 or D2. Pakistan is not a "calling visa" country, so the normal e-Visa process applies. Have your bank statement in order: it is the document most often queried.
Indian nationals
Indian citizens can use Visa on Arrival (30 days, IDR 500,000) for short meetings and events. For negotiations, factory visits or a longer stay, the C2 is the better fit, and it can later be converted to a KITAS with the same sponsor.
10. Frequently Asked Questions
Is the B211A visa still available in Indonesia?
No. The B211A code is no longer used. Its business version is now the C2 Business Visitor Visa (single entry), with the D2 as the multiple-entry option. Agents who still say "B211A" are describing the C2.
How long can I stay in Indonesia on a C2 visa?
Up to 60 days from arrival, extendable inside Indonesia to a maximum of 180 days in total. Each extension is filed online through the sponsor's account and requires a short in-person immigration visit.
How much does the C2 business visa cost?
The official government fee is IDR 2,000,000 (about USD 111: IDR 1,000,000 visa fee plus IDR 1,000,000 verification fee). IndoDesk's C2 service starts from USD 120 and takes 3–5 working days; we confirm one all-in quote after checking your documents.
Can I work in Indonesia on a C2 visa?
No. You can attend meetings, negotiate, sign agreements, buy goods and inspect production sites, but you cannot sell goods or services or receive any payment from an Indonesian person or company. Working in Indonesia needs a KITAS.
Can Pakistani citizens get a Visa on Arrival in Indonesia?
No. Pakistani nationals are not eligible for Visa on Arrival and must obtain an e-Visa before travel. For business trips that means the C2 (single entry) or D2 (multiple entry). Indian and UAE nationals are eligible for Visa on Arrival.
Can I convert a C2 visa into a KITAS?
Yes, a C2 can be converted into a temporary stay permit with the same sponsor. If your own PT PMA will sponsor an Investor KITAS, it is usually simpler to apply for the E28A e-Visa directly once the company is registered.
Need a C2 Business Visa?
IndoDesk prepares your invitation letter and files your e-Visa from USD 120, usually in 3–5 working days. Urdu and Hindi support available.
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