Foreign Nationals Can Apply for Indonesian Non-Formal Education Visas Starting July15, 2025

JAKARTA – As of July 15, 2025, foreign nationals (WNA) can apply for a limited stay visa (Vitas) to pursue non-formal education in Indonesia. This policy aims to facilitate foreign nationals who wish to take language courses, vocational or professional schools, and other programs to support their careers. The stay permit for visas with index E30 can be granted for one or two years.
“Applications for Non-Formal Education Visas are submitted online through evisa.imigrasi.go.id. To apply for this visa, foreign nationals need a guarantor. The guarantor can be an individual or the designated non-formal education institution,” said Acting Director General of Immigration, Yudi Yusman.
The requirements for applying for an E30 Visa are no different from other visa types, namely a passport with a minimum validity of 6 (six) months, proof of living expenses during their stay in Indonesia (minimum equivalent to USD 2000), and a recent color passport photo. Meanwhile, the Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) fee for the E30 Visa is Rp6,000,000 for a one-year stay permit and Rp8,500,000 for a two-year stay permit.
“In addition, the Directorate General of Immigration has also added options for stay permits from Formal Education Visas. Primary and secondary education visas (index E30A) and higher education visas (index E30B) are now available with a four-year stay permit. Previously, the maximum stay permit for formal education was only one and two years,” Yudi continued.
Applicants for E30A and E30B education visas can be guaranteed by individuals or relevant educational institutions. The PNBP fee for Formal Education Visas with a four-year stay permit is Rp12,000,000. Meanwhile, stay permits for one and two years are subject to fees of Rp6,000,000 and Rp8,500,000 respectively.
Currently, the number of higher education institutions in Indonesia reaches 3,115, with 125 of them being state universities (PTN). Yudi stated that Indonesian universities have great potential to become a destination for foreign students. In addition to several renowned universities in Indonesia listed among the top 300 universities in the world, subjects offered by faculties or departments related to cultural studies are also popular among foreign students.
“We hope this policy can open up more opportunities for foreign nationals who wish to develop themselves through education in Indonesia, both formal and non-formal. This is also a strategic step in supporting the improvement of Indonesia’s competitiveness in the global arena through the education sector,” Yudi concluded.