D12 Pre-Investment Visa Indonesia 2025

Pre-Investment Multiple Entry Visa D12: Multiple Entry Pre-Investment Visa (D12)

Overview of the D12 Pre-Investment Visa

The Pre-Investment Multiple Entry Visa (D12) is Indonesia’s official visa designed for foreign investors and business professionals who are exploring opportunities before committing to establishing a company in Indonesia.

This visa allows you to enter and exit Indonesia multiple times within its validity, making it the perfect choice for investors conducting feasibility studies, meeting potential partners, reviewing legal documents, or preparing for PT PMA (foreign investment company) setup in Bali and across Indonesia.

With the D12 visa, you can stay up to 180 days per entry, with multiple entries permitted throughout the validity period.

⚠️ Important: The D12 visa does not permit employment or generating income in Indonesia. It is strictly for pre-investment and non-salaried activities.

Purpose

The D12 Pre-Investment Visa is designed to support foreign nationals who are preparing investment plans in Indonesia. It is ideal for:

Investors conducting feasibility studies and due diligence before launching a PT PMA
Business professionals meeting with local partners, notaries, or consultants
Foreign company representatives exploring potential expansion into Bali or other Indonesian regions
Entrepreneurs who need to review land, property, or project opportunities before making financial commitments

Frequent travelers who want flexibility to enter Indonesia multiple times without reapplying

Validity

Visa duration: Up to 12 months from the date of issuance
Stay per entry: Maximum 180 days each visit
Entry type: Multiple entry (unlimited entries during the visa validity period)

Extension Possibility

The D12 visa itself is not extendable beyond the maximum validity.
Holders can exit and re-enter Indonesia multiple times within the one-year period.

⚠️ Overstay penalty: IDR 1,000,000 per day. Overstays may lead to deportation and blacklisting.

Applicable Activities

This visa is suitable for the following pre-investment activities:

Attending meetings with potential partners, consultants, or advisors
Conducting market research, surveys, and feasibility studies
Preparing documentation for PT PMA setup or foreign investment applications
Exploring land, property, or business project opportunities
Attending seminars, training, or exhibitions related to investment opportunities

🚫 Not permitted: Paid employment, freelance work, or any income-generating activity in Indonesia.

Essential Documentation

To apply for the D12 Pre-Investment Visa, you must prepare the following:

Passport valid for at least 6 (six) months with two blank pages
Proof of financial means of at least USD $2,000 or equivalent (bank statement or financial letter)
Recent color photograph (passport-style)
Supporting documents, such as:
- Letter of intent from the investor or company explaining the pre-investment activities
- Invitation or correspondence from Indonesian business partners, notaries, or consultants
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Travel itinerary

💡 Depending on nationality, additional supporting documents may be requested by Indonesian Immigration.

Visa Extension Information

Extensions allowed: Not applicable (this visa cannot be extended)
Maximum stay per entry: 180 days
Overall validity: Up to 12 months (multiple entries allowed)

Processing Time

Standard processing time: 5–10 working days after all documents are submitted
Express service (through agent): 3–5 working days
Application period: Must be completed before arrival in Indonesia
Recommendation: Apply at least 3 weeks before your first planned trip to avoid delays

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