Frequently Asked Questions: #mebv

A Multiple Entry Business Visa (MEBV, visa index D2) for Indonesia has several requirements:

• Sponsorship: A mandatory Indonesian company sponsor is no longer required. The application is supported by an invitation or correspondence from an Indonesian government agency or private institution explaining the business relationship.

• Validity: The MEBV (visa index D2) is issued with a validity of 1, 2 or 5 years from the date of issuance.

• Stay Duration: Each entry allows for a maximum stay of 60 days; a fresh 60-day stay begins on each re-entry.

• Purpose: It is intended for business-related activities such as meetings, conferences, or exploratory business trips. It does not permit employment or receiving income in Indonesia.

• Application Process:

  • The visa is applied for online via the official portal evisa.imigrasi.go.id and issued electronically as an e-visa.
  • No embassy or consulate visit is required.

• Required Documents:

  • Valid passport with at least 6 months remaining validity
  • Recent colour photograph
  • Personal bank statement showing at least US$2,000 (or equivalent) covering the last 3 months
  • Invitation or correspondence from an Indonesian government agency or private institution explaining the purpose of the visit
  • Return ticket or onward journey ticket

• Restrictions:

  • The visa holder cannot work or receive payment from Indonesian sources.
  • They must leave Indonesia before the 60-day stay period expires, or apply for an extension.

• Extensions: Each 60-day stay can be extended twice while in Indonesia, 60 days per extension, for a maximum of 180 days per visit; the holder must then exit and may re-enter on the same visa.

• Conversion: An MEBV cannot be converted to other visa types (such as work permits) within Indonesia. The applicant must exit the country to apply for a different visa type.

It’s important to note that visa requirements can change, so it’s advisable to check the official e-visa portal (evisa.imigrasi.go.id) or a reputable visa agent for the most up-to-date information.

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This is one of the most common questions we receive from Singapore and Malaysia: an engineer or manager needs 3 days to 2 weeks at a Batam facility. The answer depends on what will actually be done there, not on the length of the stay.

Business-visit activities — meetings, negotiations, factory tours, inspections, attending training, quality checks that stop short of hands-on work — fit a business visit visa. For occasional trips a single-entry visa suffices; regular commuters should hold a Multiple Entry Business Visa, which avoids repeated applications (Okusi offers 2-year and 5-year MEBV options: VKU.D2-2-YEARS and VKU.D2-5-YEARS).

Hands-on work — repairing machinery, installing or commissioning equipment, supervising production, any activity where you do the work rather than discuss it — legally requires work authorisation (RPTKA ratification) and a work KITAS, even for a few days. Indonesian immigration and manpower rules make no de-minimis exception for short assignments, and enforcement in Batam’s industrial estates is real. Short-term RPTKA arrangements exist for temporary assignments; they still must be in place before the work starts.

The frequent mistake is entering visa-free or on a visit visa and doing installation or repair work. The consequences — fines, deportation, blacklisting — land on both the worker and the host company.

If you are unsure which side of the line your visit falls on, ask us before travelling. Okusi’s Batam office at Harbour Bay processes both business visas and full work permit packages.

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