Tourist to Social Visa Bali — Change of Status Guide
Change of Status

Tourist to Social Visa Bali — Change of Status Guide

Need to stay longer than a tourist visa allows? We guide your change of status from a tourist visa to a Social Visa (Visa Sosial Budaya).

Tourist to Social Visa Bali — Change of Status Guide

A Bali visa extension lets eligible foreign nationals legally prolong their stay. For longer stays, this can mean changing your tourist visa to a Social Visa (Visa Sosial Budaya), which requires an Indonesian sponsor.

Tourist to Social Visa Bali — Change of Status Guide

How the change of status works

  1. 01

    Check eligibility

    Determine your current visa type and eligibility for a change of status.

  2. 02

    Gather documents

    Passport, current visa, photographs, forms, and proof for your sponsor.

  3. 03

    Secure a sponsor

    A reliable Indonesian sponsor initiates the Social Visa approval letter.

  4. 04

    Submit & attend

    Lodge the application and attend any interview or biometrics appointment.

60 days
Max tourist stay
Sponsor
Required for social visa
Sosial Budaya
Visa category
Onshore
Processed in Bali

Tourist visa vs. Social Visa

AspectTourist visaSocial Visa
PurposeTourism, short staysSocial / cultural, longer stays
SponsorNot requiredRequired
Typical maximum60 daysLonger, renewable

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