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The Business Visa B2 is Indonesia’s designated visa for foreign nationals entering the country for business-related purposes that do not involve direct employment. This includes attending meetings and conferences, conducting business negotiations, exploring trade opportunities, purchasing goods, attending seminars and exhibitions, conducting audits or quality control inspections, and making short-term business visits to partner companies.
It is important to understand that the Business Visa does not authorize employment in Indonesia. You cannot receive a salary from an Indonesian company, manage daily operations of an Indonesian business, or perform work that an Indonesian employee could do. For those activities, you need a Work Permit (KITAS). If you are setting up a foreign-owned company (PT PMA), the Investor Visa is the correct path.
The B2 visa comes in two main variants. The single-entry Business Visa grants 60 days in Indonesia, extendable in 30-day increments up to a total of 180 days. This is suitable if you have a specific business trip planned. The multiple-entry Business Visa is valid for 1 year and allows unlimited entries, with each stay limited to 60 days. This is ideal for executives, consultants, and professionals who travel to Indonesia regularly throughout the year.
Pricing starts at $250 for a single-entry visa, comprising approximately $150 in government fees and $100 in MVS service fees. Multiple-entry visas cost more, typically around $400-500 total, but represent excellent value if you visit Indonesia more than twice a year.
A key requirement is a sponsor letter from an Indonesian company or organization inviting you for business purposes. This letter must detail the nature of your business activities, the duration of your visit, and the sponsoring company’s registration details. My Visa Solution works with a network of business contacts across Bali and Indonesia and can help facilitate sponsor letters for legitimate business travelers.
The B2 Business Visa is increasingly popular with entrepreneurs scouting Bali as a base for their operations, professionals attending the growing number of tech and business conferences held in Bali, and importers/exporters exploring trade relationships with Indonesian suppliers. For longer-term business engagement, we often advise clients to start with a Business Visa for initial visits, then transition to an Investor Visa or Work Permit once their business plans are solidified.
The Business Visa B2 is designed for foreign professionals who need to conduct business activities in Indonesia without being employed by a local company. It serves a broad range of business purposes and is the correct visa for several common scenarios.
Corporate travelers attending meetings with Indonesian partners, clients, or suppliers need the B2 visa even for short visits if their activities go beyond tourism. This includes contract negotiations, project reviews, strategic planning sessions, and relationship building visits.
Conference and event attendees participating in business conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, and professional seminars held in Indonesia require a Business Visa if the event lasts longer than what a Visa on Arrival covers, or if the primary purpose of travel is commercial.
Entrepreneurs and investors making exploratory visits to Indonesia to assess business opportunities, meet potential partners, visit co-working spaces, or investigate market conditions should enter on a Business Visa. This is often the first step before committing to an Investor Visa and establishing a PT PMA company.
Purchasing agents and traders who travel to Indonesia to buy goods, inspect products, visit factories or workshops, and negotiate supply contracts fall squarely within the B2 category.
Auditors and consultants performing short-term consulting engagements, quality audits, compliance reviews, or training sessions (provided they are not employed by the Indonesian entity) also qualify.
If your visit is purely recreational, the Tourist Visa is more appropriate and simpler to obtain. If you will be working for an Indonesian company, you need a Work Permit (KITAS).
Common requirements include:
Note: Specific requirements may vary. Contact us for your personalized checklist.
No hidden fees. Price includes all document preparation, processing, and sponsorship.
No. The Business Visa allows business-related activities such as meetings, negotiations, and conferences, but it does not permit employment. You cannot receive a salary from an Indonesian company or perform work that an Indonesian employee could do. For employment, you need a Work Permit (KITAS).
A single-entry visa allows one entry into Indonesia for up to 60 days (extendable to 180 days). Once you leave, the visa is cancelled. A multiple-entry visa is valid for 1 year, allowing unlimited entries with each stay limited to 60 days. Choose multiple-entry if you plan to visit Indonesia more than twice in a year.
You can use the Business Visa for exploratory visits, meeting lawyers and accountants, and beginning the company formation process. However, once your company (PT PMA) is established and you need to manage it on an ongoing basis, you will need to transition to an Investor Visa or Work Permit.
Yes, a sponsor letter from an Indonesian entity is required. This can be a company, government office, or registered organization. The letter must state the purpose of your visit and the sponsoring entity’s details. If you do not have an existing contact, MVS can help connect you with appropriate sponsors for legitimate business purposes.
The multiple-entry Business Visa is valid for 1 year from the date of issuance. Within that year, you can enter Indonesia as many times as you want, with each stay limited to 60 days. There is no limit on the number of entries. After the year expires, you need to apply for a new visa.
Your family members cannot enter on your Business Visa. They would need their own visas — typically a Tourist Visa or Visa on Arrival if they are accompanying you for leisure, or their own Business Visas if they are also conducting business.
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