Bali Internship Visa Guide for Dutch & European Students

Visa questions are the number one thing that stops students from applying. They're not difficult — they're just unfamiliar. Here is everything you need to know, clearly stated.

There is one correct visa: the C22B

Indonesia has a visa index intended for exactly your situation — a foreign student doing an internship at an Indonesian company. It is the C22B, the company internship visa (visa magang). That is the one you will be on.

This matters because a lot of older advice online — including, until recently, this page — pointed students toward tourist or social-cultural routes. Those are not internship visas. Here is the difference:

C22B — Company Internship Visa

What it is for: Internships and competency development at an Indonesian company — the correct index for a university placement
Duration: Issued for 60 or 180 days depending on the variant filed for your placement length; extendable, with a 12-month total cap. We confirm the right variant for your dates before anything is filed.
Process: Filed in advance through Indonesia's official immigration eVisa system by an Indonesian entity — not obtained at the airport
Sponsor required?: Yes. Island Internship is not the sponsor — we coordinate the filing with the visa partner we work with
Paid work permitted?: No. A C22B does not permit wages or salary — this is why university placements are unpaid

Tourist & social-cultural routes

What they are for: Tourism, family visits, and cultural or social activity — not internships
Why students used to use them: Before the current visa index existed, students commonly entered on a social-cultural visa and interned informally. That was always a grey area
The problem: Your activity does not match the visa's stated purpose. That is a risk you carry personally, in-country, mid-placement
What universities think: An increasing number ask which visa the placement runs on before approving it for credit
Our position: We do not place students on these routes

If a program tells you that you can do a 3–6 month internship in Bali on a tourist or social-cultural visa, that is worth questioning. It may well work in practice — plenty of people have done it — but it is not the visa built for what you are actually doing, and you are the one who carries the consequence if it is ever examined.

What Island Internship handles for you

Visa stress usually comes from not knowing which forms to fill out, which documents to prepare, and what order to do things in. Here is what we help you with:

Help you identify the most suitable visa route based on your passport, duration, and current requirements
Send you a complete document checklist for your situation
Explain how the sponsor arrangement works and what you need to prepare
Provide step-by-step guidance on the application process
Advise on extension timing so you plan ahead rather than scramble
Flag any changes to visa processes or requirements ahead of your departure

This guidance is practical pre-departure support — not immigration legal advice. Visa and entry approval is ultimately at the discretion of Indonesian immigration authorities. Students are responsible for meeting the official entry requirements for their situation, and we encourage everyone to verify current requirements through official channels before applying.

Timeline: when to start

8–10 wks
Your C22B filing begins. Send us a passport scan, a passport photo, and your confirmed internship dates — our visa partner handles the eVisa filing from there. Start this with time to spare rather than close to departure.
6–8 wks
Gather all required documents: passport photos, proof of funds, flight itinerary, sponsor letter. We share the full checklist at this stage.
4–6 wks
Submit your application. Allow time for processing — do not leave this to the last week before departure.
2–4 wks
Visa confirmed. Review your extension schedule and plan for first in-country extension appointment.
Arrival
Enter Bali on your approved visa. First extension typically done within first 2 months in-country.

Frequently asked questions

Can I work legally in Bali on a tourist visa?

No, and you should not intern on one either. Tourist visas and the Visa on Arrival are for tourism — an internship does not match their stated purpose, whether or not you are being paid. That is why the C22B company internship visa exists, and it is the route we place students on. Separately, a C22B itself does not permit wages or salary, which is why university placements in Bali are unpaid.

Does my host company need to sponsor my visa?

A C22B requires an Indonesian sponsor, and the filing goes through Indonesia's official immigration eVisa system. Island Internship is not your visa sponsor — we coordinate the filing with the visa partner we work with, alongside the internship agreement from your host company. You do not need to negotiate this with the host company yourself.

What documents do I need for a Bali internship visa?

Less than students expect. From you we need a passport scan, a passport photo, and your confirmed internship dates — our visa partner handles the filing itself, and the internship agreement with your host company supports the application. Your passport should have at least six months' validity remaining; we confirm the exact requirement for your filing before it is submitted. You may also be asked for recent bank statements as proof of funds.

What if my visa runs out before my internship ends?

We plan your visa route with your full internship duration in mind — not just the initial entry. Extensions, border runs, and renewal options are all part of the guidance we provide before you depart.

Important disclaimer: Visa rules, fees, and processes change. The information in this guide reflects our best understanding as of early 2026, but Indonesian immigration policy can be updated at any time. Always verify current requirements with the Indonesian embassy in your country or the official Indonesian immigration authority (imigrasi.go.id) before applying.

We handle the visa guidance. You handle the packing.

Visa complexity is one of the reasons students use Island Internship — not just for the placement, but for the step-by-step pre-departure support that makes the move feel manageable. You do not need to figure this out alone.

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