A Schengen visa is an entry permit for non-EU nationals to make a short, temporary visit of up to 90 days in any 180-day period to a country in the Schengen area.
Schengen area
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.
Required documents to obtain a Schengen visa in Bali/Jakarta, Indonesia:
1. Passport
Original + Softcopy + Photocopy (2 copies) of all passport pages (passport validity period must be more than 6 months from the date of arrival)
*(Need to attach a name change letter if the passport name is different from the name on the identity card)
2. Identity Card (KTP for Indonesian citizens, or KITAS/KITAP for foreigners)
Original + Softcopy + Photocopy (4 copies)
(Original ID card must be brought when applying for a visa)
3. Family Card
Original + Softcopy + Photocopy (2 copies)
4. Birth Certificate
Original + Softcopy + Photocopy (2 sheets)
*Must be attached if the child is sponsored by a parent or vice versa.
5. Marriage Certificate
Original + Softcopy + Photocopy (2 copies)
*Must be attached if sponsored by spouse.
6. Photo
- A total of 4 pieces
- White background as visa photo requirements
- Photo size 3.5 x 4.5 cm
- Face 70-80% of the photo – Photo looking directly at the camera
- Must be clearly visible ears and eyebrows
(If the photo format is not correct, you must pay an additional fee of approximately 75,000 for re-photographing during biometrics)
7. Bank Statement
- Issued by the relevant bank with a bank stamp and printed for the last 3 months with active transactions. Printed 2 days before biometric. (Cannot be printed from Internet Banking)
- with Total minimum balance = Rp. 100,000,000 (for 1 person)
- Please attach 1 photocopies.
(If the balance has not reached 100 million, please enter money periodically little by little, not immediately with a large amount until the day you print it)
8. Reference Bank
- Can be requested at the Bank, including the total account balance and a statement that the account is active and states that it will travel for Visa purposes.
- Request 2 days before biometric so that the balance amount is the same as the bank statement
- Please attach 1 photocopies
9. Statement Letter of Current Situation / Letter of Sponsorship (Certificate of Employment / Business) (in English)
- Self-sponsorship letter (provided by the agency) Original + Copy (1 sheet)
- Sponsorship letter from the company + NIB + NPWP + SIUP (sponsorship letter must be issued by the company) Original + Copy (1 sheet / 1 copy) If you have your own business and there is no company letterhead, the letter is typed on plain white paper with a shop stamp. If you have your own business and there is a company letterhead, the letter is typed on paper with the company letterhead as a sponsor.
- Sponsorship letter from husband (sponsorship letter provided by the agency) If a housewife, attach a sponsorship letter from husband and husband’s bank statement.
- Sponsorship letter from both parents (sponsorship letter provided by the agency) If sponsored by parents, attach a photocopy of the child’s birth certificate that can prove the relationship.
- If sponsored by a son-in-law, attach a photocopy of the child’s marriage certificate and birth certificate that can prove the relationship.
- If the status is retired, the letter is typed on plain white paper and signed by yourself.
- If you are an employee, you must attach a sponsorship letter from the office. (Format reference will be provided)
*The Sponsor Letter must include: Passport Number, Position, and Salary Per Month
10. Certificate of Current Situation / Letter of Sponsorship for Students / School (in English)
- Student Certificate (*format reference will be provided)
- Student Card (Original + 2 copies)
11. Salary / PaySlip (in English)
*Must be attached for applicants who work in the company if it has not been stated in the sponsor certificate
12. Travel Insurance
- Travel insurance is mandatory for each applicant
- Valid for the duration of stay in Europe and the sum insured is USD 50,000 or EUR 30,000.
- The cost of insurance varies depending on the length of stay in the destination country. For 14 days: IDR 220,000/person
13. Airplane Ticket Reservation
Provided by agency
14. Hotel Reservation
Provided by agency
Visa Processing Fee
Visa Type | Visa Processing Time | Price in Jakarta | Price in Bali |
Adult Tourist Visa | 14 – 30 Working Days | IDR 4,600,000 | IDR 4,800,000 |
Child Tourist Visa 6-12 Years | 14 – 30 Working Days | IDR 3,800,000 | IDR 4,000,000 |
Child Tourist Visa 0-5 Years | 14 – 30 Working Days | IDR 3,000,000 | IDR 3,200,000 |
*NOTES :
- The price does not include the cost of translating English documents Rp. 125,000 per sheet if the document needs to be translated.
- Visa applicants must come on the day of the appointment for interview and biometric collection.
- If the applicant is a minor, must come for biometric with both parents.
Please note that your visa application will be reviewed by the consular department of the country you wish to visit. This process may end in a short approval or a refusal. It is important not to buy any real tickets before you get your Schengen visa.
APPLYING FOR A STUDENT VISA TO FRANCE IN INDONESIA, JAKARTA
Student visas in France are for applicants who have an acceptance letter for Bachelor’s programs and French Language Courses.
Processing Time
The earliest registration is 6 months before you intend to travel. You should apply at least 1-3 months before the course start date. Processing time is 14 days – 3 months. After applying for a visa, you cannot take your passport home while your visa application is being processed.
Visa Validity Period
Depending on your destination, after submitting your application, the Embassy will decide how long you will get to stay in the country depending on your Letter of Acceptance.
Documents Required
1.Paspor
Original + Softcopy + Photocopy (2 copies) of all passport pages (passport validity period must be more than 6 months from the date of arrival)
*(Need to attach a name change letter if the passport name is different from the name on the identity card)
2. Identity Card (KTP for Indonesian citizens, and KITAS/KITAP for foreigners)
Original + Softcopy + Photocopy (4 copies)
(Original ID card must be brought when applying for a visa)
3. Family Card
Original + Softcopy + Photocopy (2 pieces)
4. Birth Certificate
Original + Softcopy + Photocopy (2 copies)
5.Photo
- A total of 4 pieces
- White background as visa photo requirements
- Photo size 3.5 x 4.5 cm
- Face 70-80% of the photo – Photo looking directly at the camera
- Must be clearly visible ears and eyebrows
(If the photo format is not correct, you must pay an additional fee of approximately 75,000 for re-photographing during biometrics)
7. Statement Bank
- Issued by the relevant bank with a bank stamp and printed for the last 3 months with active transactions. Printed 2 days before biometric. (cannot be printed from Internet Banking)
- with Total minimum balance = Rp. 200,000,000 (for 1 person)
- Please attached 1 photocopies.
(If the balance has not reached 100 million, please enter money periodically little by little, not immediately with a large amount until the day you print it)
8. Reference Bank
- Can be requested at the Bank, including the total account balance and a statement that the account is active and states that it will travel for Visa purposes.
- Request 2 days before biometric so that the balance amount is the same as the bank statement
- Please attached 1 photocopies
9. Statement Letter of Current Situation / Letter of Sponsorship (Certificate of Employment / Business) (in English)
- Self-sponsorship letter (provided by the agency) Original + Copy (1 sheet)
- Sponsorship letter from the company + NIB + NPWP + SIUP (sponsorship letter must be issued by the company) Original + Copy (1 sheet / 1 copy) If you have your own business and there is no company letterhead, the letter is typed on plain white paper with a shop stamp. If you have your own business and there is a company letterhead, the letter is typed on paper with the company letterhead as a sponsor.
- Sponsorship letter from husband (sponsorship letter provided by the agency) If a housewife, attach a sponsorship letter from husband and husband’s bank statement.
- Sponsorship letter from both parents (sponsorship letter provided by the agency) If sponsored by parents, attach a photocopy of the child’s birth certificate that can prove the relationship.
- If sponsored by a son-in-law, attach a photocopy of the child’s marriage certificate and birth certificate that can prove the relationship.
- If the status is retired, the letter is typed on plain white paper and signed by yourself.
- If you are an employee, you must attach a sponsorship letter from the office. (format reference will be provided)
*The Sponsor Letter must include: Passport Number, Position, and Salary Per Month
10. Certificate of Current Situation / Letter of Sponsorship for Students / School (in English)
- Student Certificate (*format reference will be provided)
- Student Card (Original + 2 copies)
11. Salary / PaySlip (in English)
*Must be attached for applicants who work in the company if it has not been stated in the sponsor certificate
12. Travel Insurance
- Travel insurance is mandatory for each applicant
- Valid for the duration of stay in Europe and the sum insured is USD 50,000 or EUR 30,000.
- We can help prepare it with a cost of IDR 1.550.000/person
13. Airplane Ticket Reservation
Provided by Agency
14. Accommodation/Residence
proof of complete accommodation for the first 3 months of stay with the conditions below:
- Apartment or house: rental contract or certificate of residence
- Accommodation provided by a third party: a statement on paper (the home owner must confirm his/her residence and identity)
- Hotel reservation: a copy of the hotel reservation for about 7 to 10 days
15. Motivation Letter
Contains details about the purpose of study in France (reasons for choosing subjects, universities and France)
16. Curriculum Vitae
The CV should explain every detail of your activities even if you are unemployed, please explain in the CV.
17. The CV should explain every detail of your activities even if you are unemployed, please explain in the CV.
18. EEF Proof of Payment (Campus France)
Applicants must have a phase 1 interview with Campus France in order to obtain an EEF ID to proceed to the next phase.
19. Proof of tuition payment (if applicable):
Applicants are required to provide proof of confirmation of payment from the university of the tuition fees paid for the first year of study, if the Bachelor’s or Master’s studies are not at a German public university. Regular semester contributions to German public universities do not need to be proven.
20. Statement Letter / Certificate from Language Institute
If you are enrolled in a language institute, you can attach a certificate of attending a course at the language institute.
21. Language Certificate
- Proof of proficiency in French, DELF Certificat (at least B1 or higher, depending on your university). Please refer to the Embassy website for accepted language certificates.
or
- Proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) in accordance with university requirements, if studying in English. Certificate must not be older than 12 months at the time of enrollment
or
- Personal confirmation by the university that the language requirement has been deemed sufficient during the admissions process.
22. Proof of recognized qualifications (with translation):
- For S1 (Bachelor) graduates:
Bachelor 1 (Diploma 1), legalized by university faculty dean
Transcript of Values, legalized by the dean of the university faculty
or
- For high school graduates:
Ijazah/STBB (high school diploma) with photocopy legalized by the school
Transcript (list of grades)
SKHUN/NEM (High School Final Examination Pass Certificate) with photocopy legalized by the school
Grade 2 and 3 high school diploma with a photocopy legalized by the school
or
- For DIII (Diploma III) graduates:
High school documents and additional Diploma III,
legalized by the dean of the university faculty
Transcript of Grades (list of grades), legalized by the dean of the university faculty
Furthermore, if applicable for unconditional university admission:
Assessment sheet of previous university studies along with the degree awarded (e.g. Bachelor’s degree)
Visa Processing Fee
Visa Type | Visa Processing Time | Price |
France Student Visa | 14 – 30 Working Days | IDR 6.400.000 |
*NOTES :
- The price does not include document translation costs of IDR 200,000 per sheet if the document needs to be translated.
- Visa applicants must come on the day of the appointment for interview and biometric collection.
- If the applicant is a minor, must come for biometric with both parents.
- Only available apply in Jakarta
Please note that your visa application will be reviewed by the consular department of the country you wish to visit. This process may end in a short approval or a refusal. It is important not to buy any real tickets before you get your Schengen visa.
APPLYING FOR A STUDENT VISA TO GERMANY IN INDONESIA, JAKARTA
Student visas are for applicants who hold an acceptance letter for a Studienkolleg, Bachelor’s, or Master’s Program. It is also possible for applicants holding an Invitation to take exams at a Studienkolleg, and language courses.
Processing Time
The earliest registration is 6 months before you intend to travel. You should apply at least 1-3 months before the course start date. Processing time is 14 days – 3 months. After applying for a visa, you cannot take your passport home while your visa application is being processed.
Visa Validity Period
Depending on your destination, after submitting the application, the Embassy will decide how long you will get a stay in the country depending on your Letter of Acceptance/Letter of invitation for exam.
Required Documents
1.Paspor
Original + Softcopy + Photocopy (2 copies) of all passport pages (passport validity period must be more than 6 months from the date of arrival)
*(Need to attach a name change letter if the passport name is different from the name on the identity card)
2. Identity Card (KTP for Indonesian citizens, and KITAS/KITAP for foreigners)
Original + Softcopy + Photocopy (4 sheets)
(Original identity must be brought when applying for visa)
3. Family Card
Original + Softcopy + Photocopy (2 copies)
4. Birth Certificate
Original + Softcopy + Photocopy (2 copies)
6. Photo
- A total of 4 pcs
- White background as visa photo requirements
- Photo size 3.5 x 4.5 cm
- Face 70-80% of the photo – Photo looking directly at the camera
- Must be clearly visible ears and eyebrows
(If the photo format is not correct, you must pay an additional fee of approximately around 75,000 for re-photographing during biometrics)
7. Block Account / Proof of financial capability for the first year of study
Must attach funds deposited in a GERMAN BANK, the amount depends on the invitation received or about 1027 euros per month (multiplied by 12 months). Applicants over 18 years old can use FINTIBA, and applicants under 18 years old can use CORACLE.
8. Bank Statement
- Issued by the relevant bank with a bank stamp and printed for the last 3 months with active transactions. Printed 2 days before biometric. (cannot be printed from Internet Banking)
- with Total minimum balance = Rp. 100,000,000 (for 1 person)
- Please attached 1 photocopies.
(If the balance has not reached 100 million, please enter money periodically little by little, not immediately with a large amount until the day you print it)
8. Reference Bank
- Can be requested at the Bank, including the total account balance and a statement that the account is active and states that it will travel for Visa purposes.
- Request 2 days before biometric so that the balance amount is the same as the bank statement
- Please attached 1 photocopies
10. Letter of Sponsorship from Parents (in English)
- Sponsorship letter from parents (provided by the agency) Original + Copy (1 sheet)
11. Certificate of Current Situation / Letter of Sponsorship for Students / School (in English)
- Student Certificate (*format reference will be provided)
- Student Card (Original + 2 copies)
12. Travel Insurance
- Travel insurance is mandatory for every applicant. This insurance will be requested after the Visa has been issued.
15. Motivation Letter
Contains details about the purpose of studying in Germany (reasons for choosing subjects, universities and Germany).
16. Curriculum Vitae
The CV should explain every detail of your activities even if you are unemployed, please explain in the CV.
17. Letter of Acceptance
You will need to process your Visa no later than 2 months before the start date in your acceptance letter due to the need to take appointments in advance.
19. Proof of tuition payment (if applicable):
Applicants are required to provide proof of confirmation of payment from the university of the tuition fees paid for the first year of study, if the Bachelor’s or Master’s studies are not at a German public university. Regular semester contributions to German public universities do not need to be proven.
20. Certificate from Language Institute
If you are enrolled in a language institute, you can attach a certificate of attending a course at the language institute.
21. Language Certificate
- Proof of proficiency in French, DELF Certificat (at least B1 or higher, depending on your university). Please refer to the Embassy website for accepted language certificates.
or
- Proof of English language proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS) in accordance with university requirements, if studying in English. Certificate must not be older than 12 months at the time of enrollment
or
- Personal confirmation by the university that the language requirement has been deemed sufficient during the admissions process.
22. Proof of recognized qualifications (with translation):
Usually foreign degrees outside of Germany require legalization or Apostille, along with a translation. (when the visa application is submitted).
- For S1 (Bachelor) graduates:
Bachelor 1 (Diploma 1), legalized by university faculty dean (appostille)
Transcript of Values, legalized by the dean of the university faculty (appostille)
or
- For high school graduates:
Ijazah/STBB (high school diploma) with photocopy legalized by the school (appostille)
Transcript (list of grades) (appostille)
SKHUN/NEM (High School Final Examination Pass Certificate) with photocopy legalized by the school (appostille)
Grade 2 and 3 high school diploma with a photocopy legalized by the school
or
- For DIII (Diploma III) graduates:
High school documents and additional Diploma III, (appostille)
legalized by the dean of the university faculty
Transcript of Grades (list of grades), legalized by the dean of the university faculty (appostille)
Furthermore, if applicable for unconditional university admission:
Assessment sheet of previous university studies along with the degree awarded (e.g. Bachelor’s degree)
Visa Processing Fee
Visa Type | Visa Processing Time | Price |
Germany Student Visa | 30 – 60 Working Days | IDR 4.500.000 |
*NOTES :
- The price does not include document translation costs of IDR 150,000 per sheet if the document needs to be translated.
- Visa applicants must come on the day of the appointment for interview and biometric collection.
- If the applicant is a minor, must come for biometric with both parents.
- Only available apply in Jakarta
Please note that your visa application will be reviewed by the consular department of the country you wish to visit. This process may end in a short approval or a refusal. It is important not to buy any real tickets before you get your Schengen visa.