A journalist visa (C5) for Indonesia is a visa that allows you to travel to Indonesia for journalistic activities and news coverage. The visa can also be used for tourism and visits to family and friends. An approved visa must be in place before departure to Indonesia.
A journalist visa (C5) to Indonesia entitles you to stays of up to 60 days. The visa can be extended according to Indonesia's rules. You must enter Indonesia within 90 days from the date the visa was issued.
At Alla Visum you can get help applying for a journalist visa (C5) to Indonesia. We help you check the data, reduce the risk of errors and ensure that your application is handled correctly before travel. You can fill out the application online, upload documents, and get support throughout the process.
About Journalist Visa (C5) to Indonesia
The Indonesia Journalist Visa (C5) is intended for journalistic activities and news coverage. The visa can also be used for tourism and visits to family or friends and entitles you to stays of up to 60 days. It can be extended according to Indonesia's current rules.
You must have sufficient financial means to support yourself during your stay and comply with Indonesia's laws and regulations. You must also respect local customs, traditions and culture.
An approved visa does not automatically guarantee entry into Indonesia. The final decision on entry is always made by the immigration authority upon arrival.
You will need the following documents to apply
- Completed visa application
- Copy of passport information page
- The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the date of entry
- Visa photo
- A round-trip ticket
- Bank statement for the last three months with name, period and account balance
- Invitation, information from the government or interview transcript that has been approved by the interviewee, or a certificate from the Indonesian embassy of planned news coverage in Indonesia
- Valid press card
Rules for Journalist Visa (C5) to Indonesia
Important rules to know:
- The visa entitles you to stays of up to 60 days
- The visa can be extended according to Indonesia rules
- You must enter Indonesia within 90 days from the date the visa was issued
- You must have sufficient financial means for your stay
- You must not work or be employed in Indonesia
- You are not allowed to sell goods or services in Indonesia
- You may not receive compensation, salary or the like from persons or companies in Indonesia
- Violation of visa conditions may result in fines, deportation, or other legal action
Are you a Swedish citizen?
Swedish citizens can apply for a journalist visa (C5) to Indonesia through Alla Visa before departure. The application process is online, which means that you do not need to visit an embassy or consulate to submit your application. An approved visa allows you to travel to Indonesia for journalistic activities and news coverage under the conditions of the visa.
Sweden embassy in Indonesia
The embassy of Sweden in Indonesia is located in Jakarta and mainly serves Indonesian citizens who want to apply for a visa, work permit or residence permit to Sweden. The embassy can also provide consular support to Swedish citizens who are in Indonesia.
Embassy of Indonesia in Sweden
The embassy of Indonesia in Sweden is located in Stockholm and primarily assists Swedish citizens and residents with questions about travel and entry to Indonesia. If you want to apply for a journalist visa (C5) to Indonesia or need help with the application process, you can contact All Visas for assistance with your application.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
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FAQ Journalist Visa C5 to Indonesia
The Indonesia Journalist Visa (C5) is intended for journalistic activities and news coverage. The visa can also be used for tourism and visits to family or friends and entitles you to stays of up to 60 days. It can be extended according to Indonesia's current rules.
A journalist visa (C5) to Indonesia entitles you to stays of up to 60 days.
You must enter Indonesia within 90 days from the date the visa was issued. The validity of the visa is not the same as the permitted period of stay.
Yes. Journalist visa (C5) to Indonesia can be extended according to Indonesia rules.
You will need a passport valid for at least six months, a bank statement for the last three months, a current colour photograph and documents proving the planned news coverage in Indonesia. You will also need a valid press card.
These are documents that show the purpose of your journalistic trip to Indonesia. Examples include an invitation to an event, an interview schedule, correspondence with a government agency or organization, an approved interview transcript, or a certificate from the Indonesian embassy outlining the planned news coverage.
Yes. A valid press card is included in the document requirements for a journalist visa (C5) to Indonesia.
The price starts from 4 200 SEK per application and varies depending on the level of service (Standard, Express or Premium) as well as any additional services. You will see the final price on our website before completing your order.
The processing time may vary depending on the workload of the authorities and other circumstances. We recommend that you apply well in advance of departure.
We recommend that you apply for a journalist visa (C5) to Indonesia as soon as your trip has been planned. Apply well in advance of departure to allow for any additions or special permits that may be required for journalistic activities.
At Alla Visum, we help you through the entire application process. We review your documents, help you fill out the application correctly and ensure that all documents meet the authorities' requirements before submitting the application. If the authorities request additional documents, we will contact you and help you produce the right documents.
Journalist visa (C5) to Indonesia entitles you to stay of up to 60 days and can be extended according to Indonesia's rules.
Journalist visa (C5) to Indonesia does not allow work or employment in Indonesia.
Journalist visa (C5) to Indonesia can also be used for visits to family and friends in Indonesia.
Holders of a journalist visa (C5) to Indonesia are not allowed to sell goods or services in Indonesia.
No. You may not receive salary, compensation or the like from persons or companies in Indonesia.
No. An approved visa does not guarantee that you will be allowed to enter Indonesia. The final decision on entry is always made by the immigration authority upon arrival.
Yes. Every traveler covered by the visa requirement needs their own visa, including children traveling with their parents or guardians.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
Journalist Visa C5
Valid for
90 days
Number of entries
Single entry
Max stay
60 days
Requirements for Journalist Visa C5 to Indonesia
- Copy of passport information page
- Visa photo
- Invitation