Category: Religious / Missionary Visa
Overview: The Indonesia Religious / Missionary Visa (often a VITAS D315) allows foreign nationals to enter and reside in Indonesia for the purpose of conducting approved religious or missionary activities, requiring sponsorship from an Indonesian religious organization.
Eligibility: Applicants must be sponsored by a registered Indonesian religious organization, possess a valid passport, demonstrate financial solvency, and have no criminal record. Purpose must align strictly with religious/missionary work.
Processing Time: ~45 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.imigrasi.go.id/en/
Summary: This visa facilitates foreign nationals' engagement in religious/missionary work in Indonesia, requiring local sponsorship. It provides a legal framework for long-term stay, focusing purely on approved spiritual and community development activities.