Visas For English Teachers In Indonesia | Entry requirements
Although tourists/general travellers are able to enter Bali with a visa on arrival, we highly recommend that you can enter Bali with a pre-approved B211 visa. Destination TEFL and our visa agents can assist with this.
To legally live and work in Indonesia, you will need to make sure that you are on the correct visa for whichever stage of your time here in Indonesia you are. Your visa status is your responsibility. As with any country, visa rules and regulations can change at any point.
You can travel to Bali, Indonesia without a pre-approved visa and get a tourist Visa on Arrival (VOA). We would however suggest you do apply for a pre-approved B211 visa prior to arrival which will avoid you having to do visa runs.
**If you arrive in Bali with a Visa on Arrival, you’ll be required to do a simple visa run/ border-hop to a neighbouring country i.e. Singapore and re-enter Bali on the correct Work Visa once a job has been secured. More information is further below.
When you enter the country with a visa on arrival – if asked for your reason – it’s for tourism.
Introducing the Short Course Visa
The Indonesian Government has recently introduced a new visa specifically tailored for participants of short courses like yours. This visa has been implemented to ensure proper visa usage and prevent any misuse of the tourist visa, which is solely intended for tourism purposes. As a registered training provider in Indonesia, we want to equip you with the knowledge needed to navigate this process effortlessly.
Duration of the Short Course Visa
The new visa, categorized as B211, allows you to stay in Indonesia for an initial period of 60 days. However, the great news is that you have the option to extend your visa for up to 6 months, giving you ample time to fully immerse yourself in the course and explore the wonders of Bali, Indonesia.
Cost Breakdown
Now, let’s discuss the financial aspect of obtaining the short course visa. Below is a breakdown of the associated costs:
- Initial 60-day visa: 3,000,000 IDR (approximately $200.00 USD)
This fee covers the visa for the first 60 days of your stay in Indonesia.
- Extension for each additional 2 months: 2,700,000 IDR (around 193.00 USD)
You have the option to extend your visa for up to a total of 6 months, and each 2-month extension will cost 2,700,000 IDR.
Requirements, costs and validity of the B211 visa for Bali
- A return air ticket or proof of onward travel
- A passport with at least a year’s validity (in order to get a work permit? KITAS)
- Personal bank account with a minimum of USD 1500 or equivalent.
- The B211 Visa is valid for an initial 2 months with the option to be extended for a total of 6 months.
- The VISA is valid for 90 days for the traveller to enter the country.
After you find employment
For you to get a residential visa and your school to get the green light for you to work, there are a handful of ‘acronymed’ permits that need to be approved including the KITAS, the RPTKA, the IMTA, and the Telex Visa. But those aren’t for you to worry about. Teachers need only apply for their initial visa which we are going to bundle into the term KITAS.
Documents Required to Apply for your KITAS
- Letter of invitation
- Visa application form
- Your passport that is valid for at least 18 months
- The letter from your sponsor company or school
- 2 passport sized photos
- Copies of your qualifications
- Transcripts from your University (have them notarised)
- Clean medical check
- Possibly a background check (depending on your school).
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