Before You Fly

Indonesia Pre-Departure Checklist

Everything to do before you leave India or Pakistan for Indonesia, and in your first week there. Money is in Indonesian rupiah (IDR).

Pre-Departure Checklist

Example: Letter of acceptance received

Complete

Example: Visa applied for

In Progress

Example: Housing booked

Pending

Example: Flight booked

Pending

Pro Tips:

Keep these in your hand luggage (the bag you carry on the plane): your passport, your student visa (code E30B) and your letter of acceptance (the letter that confirms your place).

Final Pre-Departure Preparation

Use this list in the months before you fly and in your first week in Indonesia. The study permit comes from Indonesia's education ministry; your university asks for it first. The student visa (E30B) lets you enter. The stay permit (ITAS) starts when you arrive.

When To Complete This Checklist

After your letter of acceptance: Your university asks Indonesia's education ministry for your study permit.
After the study permit: Your sponsor applies for your student visa online and you pay the fee. A sponsor is a person or the university where you will study. The sponsor needs an account on the e-visa website (evisa.imigrasi.go.id).
In the 3 days before you land: Fill in the All Indonesia arrival card.
First week in Indonesia: Report to your international office. UGM asks new students to go within one week of arriving.

Comprehensive Checklist

Papers Checklist

Immigration Papers

Passport

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 more months for the visa.

Student visa (E30B)

Printed and on your phone.

Letter of acceptance

From your university, with your study length.

For Your University

Diploma and transcript

Originals and copies. Universitas Diponegoro (Undip) asks for these for the study permit.

Passport photos

Keep spare photos. Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) asks for 2 printed photos when you extend your permit.

Baggage Allowances

Carry-On Essentials

Passport
Student visa (E30B)
Letter of acceptance
Bank statement
Some rupiah in cash

Initial Financial Planning

Estimated Initial Expenses in Indonesia

Budget planning for your first month and initial setup costs. Amounts vary by city and lifestyle.

Category	First Month	Description
Student visa (E30B), 1 year stay	IDR 6,000,000	Paid once when your sponsor applies. A 2 year stay costs IDR 8,500,000 and a 4 year stay IDR 12,000,000.
Living costs near UI	IDR 9,200,000	UI's budget for one month in Depok: off-campus housing, meals, books, transport, phone and internet, personal needs and extras.

Financial Safety Tips

Pay the visa fee only on the official e-visa website (evisa.imigrasi.go.id) or through your university.
Carry small cash in smaller towns and markets, where shops may take only cash.

Documents for Financial Setup