Organizing Your Arrival

As an international student in Indonesia, it is essential to maintain legal residency throughout your study period. You will enter Indonesia with a “student visa” and obtain a Limited Stay Permit (ITAS), which serves as your primary residency document.

  • Important Notice
According to Indonesian government regulations, international students are not permitted to work while studying in Indonesia.

During your stay, you may need to manage several administrative requirements:

  • Passport and address updates – Report any changes to immigration.
  • SKCK (Police Clearance Certificate) – Sometimes required before leaving Indonesia after graduation to apply for scholarships in other countries. 
  • STM (Police Report Certificate) – A police report confirming your residence in Indonesia.
  • SKTT (Temporary Stay Certificate) – Issued by the local Civil Registry as proof of residence.
Keeping these documents valid and up to date is essential for a smooth and lawful stay. UII’s International Office will guide you through each process. Below is information about visas and stay permits in Indonesia.
VISA

International students must obtain a valid visa to study in Indonesia. There are various types of visas available, depending on the duration and purpose of the stay. For students enrolled in full degree programs, the appropriate visa type is E30B, which is designated for undergraduate or postgraduate studies. Visa E30B holders will automatically receive a 1-year or 2-year Limited Stay Permit (ITAS) and a Re-Entry Permit upon arrival at the Indonesian Immigration Checkpoint.

For more details about the visa type, visit: https://pmb.uii.ac.id/international/visa-immigration/

ITAS (Izin Tinggal Terbatas) is a Limited Stay Permit issued by the Directorate General of Immigration of Indonesia. It legally allows international students to remain in Indonesia for an extended period. ITAS is automatically given to the

  • Important Notes of ITAS
  • Valid for 1 or 2 years, depending on the initial visa application.
  • Extendable up to 6 years.
  • Allows students to re-enter Indonesia without having to apply for a new visa during the validity period.
  • Holders of E30B ITAS are strictly prohibited from:
  • Engaging in paid employment
  • Selling goods or services
  • Receiving compensation from individuals or companies in Indonesia
  • ITAS Extension Process & Costs

The cost for the ITAS extension:

  • Up to 6 Months: Rp 2.750.000
  • Up to 1 Year: Rp 4.500.000
  • Up to 2 Years: Rp 7.000.000
  • Step-by-Step ITAS Extension Procedure:
  1. Contact the UII International Office (IO) at least 3 months before your ITAS expires.
  2. Prepare all required documents and fill out the form: https://s.id/EXTENDSTAYPERMIT
  3. The UII IO will submit the renewal application 30 days before the ITAS expires
  4. Make payment via bank transfer or mobile banking (details will be provided)
  5. Visit the Immigration Office (TPI I Yogyakarta) for photo and data collection
  6. The ITAS will be issued approximately 5 working days after your photo and biometrics are taken.
  7. Once issued, the ITAS document will be automatically sent to the university (guarantor) email address.
  • ITAS Extension Requirements:
  1. Scan of passport (all pages), both old and new passports (if any)
  2. VISA 
  3. ⁠The current Stay Permit (ITAS/KITAS)
  4. ⁠Letter of Acceptance
  5. Recent formal photo in PNG/JPG format (check terms and conditions at s.id/termandcondition)
  6. ⁠Latest Academic Transcript
  7. Letter of Domicile, please refer to the template (s.id/templateletterUII)
  8. ⁠Letter of health condition, please refer to the template (s.id/templateletterUII)
  9. Letter of Obeying Law in Indonesia, please refer to the template s.id/templateletterUII)
International students must report any changes in their address or personal status to the UII IO. This ensures the immigration system reflects accurate and current information. Below are the key points:
  • Changes must be reported within 7 days of the change (e.g., moving to a new address, marriage).
  • To report a change of address, students must:
  • Failure to report changes may result in immigration fines of up to Rp 25.000.000.
The student must ensure that the passport is valid for at least 12 months at the time of application or extension. If the passport’s validity is less than 12 months, students must contact their embassy to renew it before continuing the process.
If a student renews or changes their passport, the following steps are required:
  • Immediately report the passport change to the International Office.
  • Submit:
    • A scan of the new passport;
    • A scan of the old passport, especially the page containing the current ITAS, stamp, and sticker from the Immigration Office.
The Police Report is issued by the Regional Police and is a mandatory document for all international students. Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) will facilitate the application for new students. The validity of the Police Report is directly tied to the validity of your e-ITAS (Electronic Limited Stay Permit). Accordingly, the Police Report must be renewed each time the e-ITAS is extended.
Application Requirements:
  1. Official cover letter from UII.
  2. Two (2) formal photographs, size 3 x 4 cm.
  3. Copy of passport.
  4. Copy of study permit.
  5. Copy of e-ITAS (Limited Stay Permit).
The Civil Registration document is issued by the Civil Registry Service Office in the region of your residence, based on your current address. Its validity corresponds to the validity of your e-ITAS (Electronic Limited Stay Permit) and must be renewed with each e-ITAS extension. The processing time is approximately 3 (three) working days.
Application Requirements:
  1. Letter of recommendation from the university.
  2. Copy of the sponsor’s ID.
  3. Copy of passport identification page.
  4. Copy of e-ITAS.
  5. Letter of current domicile address.

IMPROVE YOUR INDONESIAN LANGUAGE SKILLS

If you are interest to study in regular program, you must have a fluent communication skills using Bahasa Indonesia, both oral and written. UII provides Bahasa Indonesia untuk Penutur Asing (BIPA) program to help you learn Indonesian language before starting your first semester.

See more information from the following link:
BIPA Program

SEARCH FOR YOUR COURSE

Everyday at Universitas Islam Indonesia, you will find an extensive study space to deepen your knowledge, develop your skills, and fostering new ideas. Gain a full learning experience while studying at UII. You may also choose various degree programs at UII which taught entirely in Bahasa Indonesia, or a specific degree offered at the International Program.

See more information from the following link:
Find a Degree

NEED HELP?

If you have any questions or difficulties in preparing the required documents to meet the entry requirements, please contact our staff at the Office of International Affairs by email: [email protected].

We will guide you through the admission process.