The C18 Work Trial Visa Indonesia is specifically designed for foreign nationals who are invited by Indonesian companies to undergo work trials, skill assessments, or probationary employment evaluation periods.

This C18 visa category allows you to:

• Participate in work trial programs with Indonesian sponsoring companies
• Undergo practical skills assessments and competency evaluations
• Attend job interviews and employment testing sessions in person
• Complete probationary periods before formal employment contracts
• Demonstrate professional qualifications to potential Indonesian employers
• Explore business opportunities through hands-on work experience

For official information about C18 visa regulations, please visit the Directorate General of Immigration Official E-Visa Portal →

The C18 Work Trial Visa Indonesia offers flexible stay duration options depending on your specific needs and the sponsor company's requirements:

• Maximum Stay Duration: Up to 90 days from date of entry
• Entry Type: Single Entry only (one-time entry permitted)
• Validity Period: Typically 90 days from issuance date
• Extension Possibility: May be extendable under certain conditions

Important considerations for C18 visa validity:

• You must enter Indonesia before the visa expiry date
• Stay duration is calculated from your arrival date, not issue date
• Overstaying can result in significant fines and future entry restrictions
• We recommend applying for extension at least 14 days before expiry if needed

To successfully apply for your C18 Work Trial Visa Indonesia, you will need to prepare the following documents. Our team will guide you through each requirement and help ensure everything is complete before submission:

Required Documents from Applicant:

• Valid Passport: Minimum 6 months validity beyond intended stay, with at least 2 blank pages
• Passport Copy: Clear scan/color copy of bio-data page
• Personal Photograph: Recent passport-sized photo (4x6 cm, white background)
• Proof of Health: Health declaration form (we provide template)

Required Documents from Indonesian Sponsor Company:

• Company Invitation Letter: Official letter stating purpose of work trial/assessment
• Company Registration Documents: NIB/Akta Pendirian (legal entity proof)
• Sponsor ID: KTP/Paspor direktur atau penanggung jawab
• Work Trial Agreement: Outline of trial period terms and conditions

The C18 Work Trial Visa Indonesia is ideal for various categories of foreign professionals who need to visit Indonesia for employment-related assessment purposes:

• Job Candidates: Professionals invited for final-round interviews requiring on-site presence
• Technical Specialists: Experts needed to demonstrate skills or conduct technical assessments
• Executive Prospects: Senior-level candidates undergoing management evaluation periods
• Industry Trainers: Professionals conducting training demonstrations or skill transfers
• Project Consultants: Experts evaluating project feasibility through hands-on assessment
• Talent Scouts: Individuals being evaluated by Indonesian talent agencies or headhunters
• Transfer Candidates: Employees being considered for inter-company transfer to Indonesia

This C18 visa may NOT be suitable if you:

• Plan to engage in actual paid employment during your stay
• Are visiting purely for tourism purposes (consider Tourist Visa C1)
• Need to attend business meetings only (consider Business Visa C2)
• Intend to stay longer than 90 days without extension possibility