Study Permit, Visa, and Other Immigration Matters

Updated September 18, 2024

—- This article is intended for current or prospective international students undertaking non-degree programs at BINUS University. —-

A visa is an official document that allows the bearer to legally enter a foreign country. It is usually stamped or glued into the bearer’s passport. There are several types of visas, each granting different rights in the host country. (Source: Passport Index)

Various types of Indonesian visas are available. International students at BINUS University must use the appropriate study visa: Limited Stay Permit for Study Purposes.

• E30B – Index for undergraduate students​

• E30C – Index for master students​

• E30D – Index for doctoral students

Note: Students from Afghanistan, Israel, DPR Korea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Somalia are required to use the calling visa procedure when applying for a visa to Indonesia. This procedure includes an additional clearing process and evaluation by the Immigration.

To be eligible for study permit application, you must be granted a letter of attendance. The process usually takes 5-7 working days. You must send the required documents for Letter of Acceptance request to BINUS at least 15 weeks before your expected arrival date.

<<Click here to get complete information about applying and obtaining a Letter of Acceptance to do a Semester-based Program for International Students>>

To be eligible for a visa application, you must possess a Study Permit (Izin Belajar/IB). The process usually takes 5-7 working days. You must send the required documents for Study Permit request to BINUS at least 12 weeks before your expected arrival date.

<<Click here to get complete information about Study Permit>>

If your study permit is granted by the Directorate General of Higher Education, Research, and Technology, BINUS will apply for a visa for study purposes (single-entry) on your behalf. The visa application process usually takes 10-14 working days. This visa is only for single entry.

If your visa request is approved by the Directorate General of Immigration, you will receive the e-visa via email, allowing you to enter Indonesia.

Visa fees: USD 150 per person per request.

Upon arrival in Indonesia, your visa will be checked by an Immigration officer at the airport or other points of entry. After checking and clearance, you will receive the Limited Stay Permit sticker on your passport. Please ensure that the sticker includes your date of entry and the phrase “Stay Permit”. You must leave Indonesia before your ITAS expires.

ITAS fees (duration max. 12 months): IDR 2,700,000 per person.

BINUS requires you to leave Indonesia no later than 2 weeks after your program ends. Before you leave, you must obtain an EPO stamp from the Immigration Office. (EPO is the termination of stay permit and return of immigration documents.)

You must submit the following documents to BINUS Internationalization 7 days before your departure date:

• Original and copy of your passport
• Sponsor and Guarantee Letter from BINUS University
• Copy of flight ticket booking
• Copy of ITAS
• Copy of Study Permit

If your EPO request is approved, you will receive EPO stamp in your passport. You must leave Indonesia within this 7-day period.

For more information about the EPO process, contact BINUS Internationalization.

Note:
• The fine for illegal stay (either due to an expired ITAS or EPO) is IDR 1,000,000 per day.
• Failure to obtain an EPO may result in refusal of future visa requests. 

For further information, contact:
BINUS Internationalization
BINUS University @Anggrek Campus, Room 331 (3rd floor)
Jl. Kebon Jeruk Raya No. 27, Jakarta Barat, 11530
io@binus.edu

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