Social visas are issued by the Indonesian government to foreign nationals who seek to visit friends and family or take part in social, cultural, or educational interactions within Indonesia. For people who want to stay in Indonesia longer than 30 days, an Indonesian social visa (visa sosial budaya) is also a good option.
Upon arrival, the validity period for an onshore social visa is 30 days, while an offshore social visa is 60 days.
It is also essential to keep in mind that people who are granted social visas are prohibited from engaging in any kind of commercial activity. To engage in economically productive activities in Indonesia, a valid business visa or work permit is required.
For your Indonesian social visa application to go smoothly, you need to show proof of your finances, such as a valid passport that is at least 12 months valid from the date of entry and a bank statement with a minimum ending balance of USD 2,000 to show that you have enough money to pay for your trip in Indonesia.