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C12 Long Stay / Pre-Investment Visa

C12 Long Stay (Pre-Investment) visa for Indonesia - up to 180 days for investors preparing a PMA company.

The C12 is a long-stay pre-investment visa for investors and entrepreneurs preparing to set up a company in Indonesia. Initial stay is 60 or 180 days, extendable up to 12 months total. A sponsor is required, and the C12 can be converted to a KITAS with the same sponsor. C12 does not allow selling services, local employment or earning income in Indonesia.

Visa type
Long stay / pre-investor
Length of stay
180 days
Validity
90 days to enter
Entries
Multiple
Paperless
In-person step

Who it's for

  • Investors preparing a PMA company setup
  • Founders doing extended due diligence in Indonesia
  • Entrepreneurs who need more than 60 days but not yet a KITAS

⚠︎ When this service is not suitable

  • If you are already in overstay - that must be resolved with immigration first.
  • If your real purpose doesn't match this visa category (e.g. paid work on a tourist visa).
  • If your passport is valid for less than 6 months on the entry date.

Price

$469 - final price confirmed after document review

Visio Plus members save ~$38 — see membership plans

Visa Guarantee
Approved on time — or your Visio service fee back.

On-time submission + money-back on rejection. Government fees are pass-through and set by Indonesian immigration.

Read the full terms

USD is the primary public price. Approx. IDR amount may vary by exchange rate. Government fees are included unless noted.

How many applicants
Group discount — up to 15% off the service fee
1
Per applicant
$469 × 1 = $469
Group discount
−0%
You save
$0
Total
$469

Government fees scale per applicant and are never discounted.

What's included

  • Eligibility and case review
  • Sponsor coordination via local visa partners
  • Application submission and tracking
  • Document checklist and reminders

What's not included

  • PMA company setup itself (see PMA Company Setup)
  • KITAS once your company is ready
  • Notary or legal fees outside the visa scope

Required documents

  • Passport scan — clear, color (18+ months validity)
  • Recent color passport-style photo
  • Bank statement / proof of sufficient funds
  • Investment plan or business outline (feasibility / pre-investment activities)
  • Sponsor details (Indonesian sponsor required)
  • Return / onward ticket
  • Current visa or stay permit if you are already in Indonesia
Your case may need human review

Your case may need human review. Some visa routes depend on your current stay permit, sponsor, documents, activity and current Indonesian immigration rules. A Visio specialist will review your case before confirming the best path.

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Estimated processing time

Typically 10-15 business days, depending on documentation.

What happens after you apply

  1. You pay for the service and upload your documents in your secure Visio account.
  2. A specialist reviews your documents and contacts you if anything needs to be fixed.
  3. We submit the application and keep you updated by email and WhatsApp.
  4. When the visa is issued you receive it in your account and by email.

Payment & prepayment

Payment is taken upfront before we submit the application. It covers government fees and our team's work. For complex cases (KITAS, PMA, C12) part of the payment may be non-refundable once filings start - we always tell you before you pay.

Human review

This is a complex case. Before the final invoice your application is reviewed by a Visio specialist: we check eligibility, documents and timing. If the case doesn't qualify we tell you before any filings start.

Risk note

Medium risk. C12 needs a sponsor and clean pre-investment documentation; selling services, local employment or earning income is not allowed. Each case is reviewed individually before final invoice.

Refunds & delays

Government fees are non-refundable once the application has been filed. The service portion can be refunded if we have not started work yet. Processing times are estimates - Indonesian immigration may delay decisions and Visio is not liable for those delays.

Visio cannot guarantee approval - visa decisions are made by Indonesian immigration authorities. We work with local visa and legal partners where required. Visio is not an official immigration partner.

Frequently asked questions

Can approval be guaranteed?
No. Decisions are made by Indonesian immigration. Visio prepares accurate documents and supports your application, but we cannot guarantee approval.
Do I have to pay upfront?
Yes. We start work after payment because government fees are paid in advance.
What if my case is urgent?
Tell us right away - we'll assess whether it's realistic and offer priority processing where it's available for this category.
What if immigration delays the decision?
We keep supporting your application at no extra cost. Visio doesn't control immigration timing but we keep you updated on every change.
What about refunds?
The service portion is refundable if we haven't started work yet. Government fees are non-refundable once filed. See our Refund Policy for details.
C12 Long Stay / Pre-Investment Visa
All-in price $469
Last updated September 2026. For questions, email [email protected].