Indonesia Visa · C6
Social & Volunteer Visa (C6)
For social, humanitarian and volunteer visits. The C6 covers time spent with family, a community project or a local foundation, as long as you are not being paid for work.
Overview
About the C6 Social Visa
The C6 brings together what used to be several separate social visas into one index. It is meant for people coming to Indonesia for social, family, humanitarian or volunteer reasons rather than tourism or business.
It suits a longer, purposeful stay: joining a partner or relatives, helping at a community project, or volunteering with a registered foundation. You will need an Indonesian sponsor, and the visa does not allow paid employment.
Who it's for
Volunteers working with a local foundation or NGO
People visiting family or a partner for a longer stay
Anyone joining a social, cultural or humanitarian activity
Visitors who need more time than a tourist visa allows
Quick facts
Key details at a glance
Visa type
Single entry social (C6)
Extension
Extendable, usually twice
Sponsor
Indonesian sponsor required
Validity
60 days from entry
Entries
Single entry
Work rights
Not permitted
Requirements
What you will typically need
Valid passport
At least six months of validity with a blank page.
Indonesian sponsor
An individual or a registered foundation to sponsor and vouch for your visit.
Proof of funds
A bank statement showing you can support your stay.
Purpose documents
An invitation or letter setting out the social or volunteer activity.
How ILA helps
Handled end to end
1
Assess & confirm
We look at your situation, confirm the right category and flag anything that could slow the application down.
2
Prepare documents
We compile and check every document, sponsor letter and form so nothing bounces back at submission.
3
Submit & process
We lodge the application, pay the state fees and follow it through every stage with immigration.
4
Arrive & comply
We guide you through arrival, biometrics and reporting so your stay stays in good standing.
Rules and fees change. Indonesian immigration categories, timelines and costs are updated regularly, so treat this as a guide and — talk to our team. for what applies to your case today.
Related options
Other options you might consider
C1
Single Entry Visit Visa
Coming for tourism instead? The visit visa fits.
C9
Short Course & Training Visa
Here to train or study briefly? Look at the C9.
E31A
Spouse / Family KITAS
Staying long term with family? A KITAS is better.
Thinking about the Social & Volunteer Visa?
We’ll confirm whether it fits your plans and handle the whole application if it does.
