Social Cultural Visa
Maximum length of stay in Indonesia is 60 days (extension available). Requests for Social Cultural Visas are submitted to the Indonesian Consulate General in Sydney by filling out the appropriate forms (1 copies for each person) and enclosing:
• Passport (still valid at least 6 months from the date of entry).
• One 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm colour Passport photographs
• Proof of a ticket in and out Indonesia, or a ticket to continue travel to another country.
• Proof of permanent residence for non-Australian Citizen (stay permits). Please be advised that applicant with no proof of PR would be suggested to obtain Indonesian visa from country of origin/country of residency.
• Letter of invitation from family or social organization, which describes the purpose of the visit and guaranteeing all transportation and living expenses that will incur in Indonesia.
Note:
For family visit, includes either: (1) a copy of KIMS/KITAS (Indonesian immigration's temporary stay permit) of the principal/person who is a non-Indonesian citizen that sponsoring your visit, or , (2) if your sponsor is an Indonesian citizen, a copy of the KTP (Indonesian ID card). Please be advised that foreigner who doesn't have KIMS/KITAS could not sponsor a family visit.
The applicant who wishes to enter the restricted regions (Papua, Maluku) must obtain special authorization from Indonesian authorities. Please advised the Consulate General about the intention to visit the restricted regions. This rule also applies to those who previously work at the regions and hold immigration permission, e.g. religious worker, Freeport employees. For a member of a family who wishes to join their family in such region, the rule is also applied to you. It is more convenient if your principal in Indonesia obtains the permission before you apply for the visa. The Consulate General would not issue the visa without official notification of approval from the Indonesian authority to enter such regions.
