Indonesia D12 visa: multiple entry for one or two years
D12 is for those who live in Bali for long periods and travel: for work, to family, on visa runs. How the 180 days are counted, what immigration requires, how much it costs and when you need a KITAS instead of D12.
The D12 visa is Indonesia's multiple-entry visa for one or two years, the one people call the one-year Bali visa: every entry gives 180 days, trips abroad are unlimited, and no onward ticket is asked for at the border. Under the immigration rules the stamp can be extended once for another 180 days. With us D12 costs IDR 7 million for a year and IDR 11 million for two, processing takes 10 working days, the stamp extension is IDR 5.5 million. You cannot work for an Indonesian company on D12.
- The form on evisa.imigrasi.go.id, a bank statement from USD 5,000, a photo, the fee
- Extending the stamp yourself: a visit to immigration before the 180 days run out
- A mistake in the form means a refusal, and the fee is not refunded
- IDR 7 million for a year, IDR 11 million for two, 10 working days
- Stamp extension IDR 5.5 million: we file and book, you come to the photo and interview
- Documents in the chat, your passport stays with you
What D12 is
D12 is Indonesia's multiple-entry visa for one or two years. Under the immigration rules it is issued for trips before setting up a business, tourism and visiting family and friends. Every entry gives up to 180 days, the number of entries is unlimited.
On D12 you cannot work for an Indonesian company, sell goods and services or receive payment inside the country. For work there is the work KITAS, for remote work for a foreign company the KITAS E33G.
Who it suits
- You came for more than three months, but do not need a KITAS yet
- You fly often: on D12 you can enter and leave as many times as you like
- You do not want to extend your visa every two months, as with C1
- You are happy using your home bank cards and do not need resident status
Immigration requirements
From the D12 page on the immigration website imigrasi.go.id, checked on 12 November 2026:
- A passport valid for at least 6 more months
- A bank statement with a balance of at least USD 5,000 for living costs
- A recent colour photo, a CV and a travel plan
- A special requirement: a letter, invitation or correspondence from a government or private organisation that shows how it is connected to you
What to send us: a photo of your passport's main page, a selfie on a light background and your address in Bali. If a bank statement is needed for the application, the manager will tell you in what form to send it.
Does D12 need a sponsor?
Not for the application. The D12 page on imigrasi.go.id (checked on 12 November 2026) says directly that a sponsor (penjamin) is not needed for this visa. The foreigner applies from their own account on evisa.imigrasi.go.id, and immigration reviews it within five working days after payment.
A sponsor appears in two places. The bank statement with a balance from USD 5,000 can be in the name of the foreigner or of a sponsor. And the extension of the stamp for another 180 days, according to the same page, is filed online by the sponsor from their account on evisa.imigrasi.go.id.
- Applying for D12: no sponsor needed
- Bank statement: yours or a sponsor's, from USD 5,000 for the last 3 months
- Extending the stamp for 180 days: filed by the sponsor from their account
- Switching from D12 to a KITAS: under the D12 rules the stamp of this visa cannot be turned into a temporary stay permit, the KITAS is arranged separately
Our advice: if you did not apply for the visa yourself, keep a note of who filed it and from which account. You will need it when it is time to extend the stamp or switch to a KITAS. How extensions work with us is on the visa extension page.
How much D12 costs
| Service | Price | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| D12 for a year | IDR 7 million | 10 working days |
| D12 for two years | IDR 11 million | 10 working days |
| Stamp extension for 180 days | IDR 5.5 million | message us 5 days before the stamp expires |
| Express, in 5 working days | +IDR 1.5 million | on top of the price |
Government fees and charges are included.
How to pay. Prices are in rupiah. Once your request is confirmed, the manager will send you the payment details: you can pay by card in rupiah or to an account at an Indonesian bank. If you are not in Indonesia, the manager will suggest a convenient way.
How to apply
- Message us and send a photo of your passport, a selfie and your address
- We prepare the documents and submit them
- In 10 working days we send you the e-visa
- At the border you show the visa on your phone or use the autogate, and get a 180-day stamp
How the 180 days are counted, and the extension
The days are counted from each entry, the visa term from the date of issue. You enter and get a 180-day stamp. When the days run out, there are two ways: extend the stamp for another 180 days for IDR 5.5 million, messaging us 5 days before it expires, or fly out for a day and get a new 180-day stamp at the border.
Under the immigration rules the stamp is extended once. The visa itself is valid for one or two years, and while it is valid you can enter as many times as you like.
D1 and D2: how they differ from D12
The immigration visa list has two more multiple-entry visit visas that are often confused with D12. Data from the D1, D2 and D12 pages on imigrasi.go.id, checked on 8 November 2026:
| Visa | Per entry | Extension | Valid for |
|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | 180 days | once more for 180 | 1 or 2 years |
| D1 | 60 days | up to 180 days in total | 1, 2 or 5 years |
| D2 | 60 days | up to 180 days in total | 1, 2 or 5 years |
- D12: preparing a business, tourism, visiting family and friends
- D1: tourism, family, meetings and exhibitions as a participant, transit
- D2: business meetings, negotiations, contracts, purchasing, tourism
D1 and D2 need a bank statement from USD 2,000, D12 from USD 5,000. You cannot work or receive payment in Indonesia on any of the three. The main difference for life in Bali: D12 gives 180 days from each entry, D1 and D2 give 60, then an extension. If you are not sure which one suits you, write to us and we will advise in the chat.
D12 or KITAS
D12 gives you time, a KITAS gives you status: a bank account, local insurance and visas to Japan, Australia and Schengen applied from Indonesia. If you need none of that, D12 is cheaper: IDR 7 million against 11. If you do, take a KITAS straight away or switch to it from D12 without leaving for IDR 19 million.
Common mistakes
- Waiting for the stamp to run out. Message us about the extension 5 days before, otherwise only a trip abroad is left
- Counting the 180 days from the date the visa was issued. They run from each entry
- Working for a local company on D12. That needs a work KITAS
- Taking D12 and then planning a visa to Japan from Indonesia. That needs a KITAS
Prepared by the BUZZ VISA team. We check the rules against official pages, this page was updated on 12 November 2026. We are a private agency: the decision is made by immigration or the consulate.
Questions and answers
Is D12 a legal visa?
Yes. D12 is on the official immigration visa list. It is issued for trips before setting up a business, tourism and visiting family and friends.
Can I work remotely or run social media on D12?
Under the D12 rules you cannot sell goods and services or receive payment from people and companies in Indonesia. The D12 page says nothing about remote work or social media; for work for a foreign company immigration issues a separate KITAS E33G.
Will a passport issued for 5 years do?
Yes, if it is valid for at least 6 more months. Immigration names no other passport conditions.
How far ahead of the flight should I apply for D12?
Processing takes 10 working days. The visa term runs from the date of issue, and the 180 days from each entry, so it is better to apply closer to the trip.
Can a child get D12?
Every person needs their own visa in their own passport. We will tell you the documents and the price for a child in the chat.
What bank statement do I need for D12?
Immigration requires a statement for the last 3 months in the name of the foreigner or a sponsor with a balance of at least USD 5,000 or the equivalent. The manager will tell you which one works in your case.
Does the D12 visa need a sponsor?
Not for the application: the D12 page on the immigration website says a sponsor is not needed (checked on 12 November 2026). The bank statement can be yours or a sponsor's, and the 180-day stamp extension is filed by the sponsor from their account on evisa.imigrasi.go.id.
How long can I stay in Indonesia on D12?
180 days from each entry. The stamp is extended once for another 180 days, or you fly out for a day and get a new stamp.
How much is the D12 multiple-entry visa?
With us IDR 7 million for a year, IDR 11 million for two years, the stamp extension IDR 5.5 million. Government fees are included.
Do I need an onward ticket on D12?
No, with a multiple-entry visa no onward ticket is required at the border.
Can I work on D12?
Not for an Indonesian company. Work in Indonesia needs a work KITAS, remote work for a foreign company a KITAS E33G.
How is D12 different from C1?
C1 is single entry for 60 days with extensions: leave and it is gone. D12 is valid for one or two years, trips abroad are unlimited, and every entry gives 180 days.
How is D12 different from D1?
Both are multiple entry. D1 is a tourist visa: 60 days from entry and extensions up to 180, valid for 1, 2 or 5 years, bank statement from USD 2,000. D12 gives 180 days from each entry and one extension, valid for one or two years, bank statement from USD 5,000.
How long does processing take?
10 working days. Express in 5 working days for IDR 1.5 million extra.
Which Bali visa gives a year?
D12: the visa itself is valid for one or two years, every entry gives 180 days. When they run out, the stamp is extended once, or you fly out for a day and get a new 180-day stamp.
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