Immigration and Visa Information for International Students

All international students are required to obtain appropriate immigration documents prior to entering Indonesia. The process consists of three main stages and is fully coordinated by the Universitas Padjadjaran (Unpad) Office of International Affairs (OIA).

All required documents for both the Study Permit and Visa application must be submitted through the official online application form below:

Official Submission Form:

bit.ly/UnpadInternational-StudyPermit-StudentVisa-DocumentsSubmission

The form includes all required document uploads and downloadable templates. Students are not required to submit documents separately via email unless specifically requested by OIA.

Important Note on Document Submission

All documents requested in the official Unpad online form are required for internal processing and coordination with relevant Indonesian authorities.

Please note:

  • Not all documents uploaded by students are submitted directly to the Ministry or Immigration authorities.
  • Certain documents (such as CVs, study timelines, or funding statements) are required by the Office of International Affairs to accurately complete official government application forms and ensure compliance with Indonesian immigration regulations.
  • Document requirements may differ from publicly listed requirements on government websites due to institutional sponsorship procedures and regulatory updates.

Students are required to submit all requested documents in full, even if some items do not appear explicitly on external government websites.

Failure to provide complete documentation may delay Study Permit or Visa processing.

Step 1 – Study Permit (Izin Belajar)

Upon official acceptance to Unpad, the Office of International Affairs will initiate the Study Permit application with the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia.

For students planning to study more than 3 months, the study permit is a mandatory prerequisite for visa issuance.

Processing will begin only after students have completed the required document submission through the official online form.

Step 2 – Visa Application (Based on Program Type)

After the Study Permit is approved, Unpad will initiate the visa process through the Directorate General of Immigration.

The visa approval process takes approximately 5–7 working days from the date of submission by Unpad. Visa payment instructions and invoice will be provided after initial verification by the Directorate General of Immigration. 

Visa types for Unpad students are categorized as follows:

1. C9 Visa (Short-Term Study – Under 60 Days)

For short academic programs, summer courses, or short-term exchanges.

2. E30 Visa (Non-Degree Study – Over 60 Days)

For exchange students or non-degree academic programs.

3. E30B Visa (Degree-Seeking Students)

For Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree programs.

4. C22A Visa (Internship Program)

For international students participating in official internship programs at Unpad.

Each visa category requires specific supporting documents, as outlined below.

Step 3 – Limited Stay Permit (ITAS / KITAS)

Students holding Limited Stay Visas (E30, E30B, and certain C22A internship visas exceeding 90 days) are required to complete post-arrival immigration procedures to obtain a Limited Stay Permit (ITAS), commonly referred to as KITAS.

This permit serves as the official residence authorization during the period of study in Indonesia.

The Office of International Affairs will assist students with the ITAS/KITAS process after arrival.

Study Permit Requirements

(Submitted through the official online form)

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Document

Notes / Applies To

1

Passport Scan

2 pages including biodata page

2

Colored Photograph

Head & shoulders, white background

3

Health Certificate

Maximum 3 months old; must include doctor’s name, hospital/clinic name, and official stamp

4

Financial Guarantee Letter

Signed by student and guarantor (unless officially covered by full scholarship)

5

Non-Political Declaration Letter

Template provided within the online form

6

Latest Academic Transcript

Required for exchange, internship, and some degree applicants

7

Latest Academic Certificate

Required for degree applicants

8

Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Unpad

Required for all academic and internship programs

9

Study Plan / Study Timeline

Required for degree and non-degree programs

10

Internship LoA

Required for internship applicants

11

Source of Funding Statement

Self-funded / scholarship / sponsor

12

Institutional Agreement (MoU)

Required if part of official university partnership

Visa Requirements (After Study Permit Approval)

All visa-related documents must also be uploaded through the same official online form.

Visa Type

Required Documents

C9 – Short-Term Program (Under 3 Months)

Passport (biodata page), Colored Photo, Proof of Registration to Unpad Program, Program Timeline (daily/weekly outline), CV (including full home address), Approved Study Permit

E30 – Non-Degree Program (Over 3 Months)

Passport (biodata page), Colored Photo, Program Name & Length (in months), Faculty in Charge, Study Timeline, CV (including full home address), LoA from Unpad, Approved Study Permit

E30B – Degree Program (Bachelor’s / Master’s / Doctoral)

Passport (biodata page), Colored Photo, Program Name (including degree level), Program Length (in months), Faculty in Charge, Study Timeline, CV (including full home address), LoA from Unpad, Source of Funding, Approved Study Permit

C22A – Internship Program

Passport (biodata page), Colored Photo, Program Name & Length, Faculty in Charge, CV (including full home address), Internship LoA, Approved Study Permit

 

For more information regarding the programs mentioned above, contact us at:

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