The C18 visa is intended for foreigners coming to Indonesia for a work trial / probationary period. prospective employer wants to evaluate your skills and fit before offering a full contract. C18 visa is suited for situations when a foreigner is being considered for employment in Indonesia but the employer wants to first do a “trial period” to test skills and fit without committing to a full work permit yet. It’s like a “probationary visit visa.” It’s useful if you or the employer want a short-term trial before committing.
With this visa you can
a. Carry out activities related to work trial in Indonesia.
b. Carry out activities related to tourism, and visiting friends or family.
Prohibited Activities
a. You cannot receive salary, wages, or other remuneration while under C18. it’s strictly unpaid trial.
b. You cannot be formally employed, sell goods or services, or undertake business activities.
c. You cannot use C18 visa more than once with the same company, same sponsor. Once you’ve done a trial under that sponsor, you can’t apply another C18 for same company. Length of Stay the stay permit under C18 is max 90 days, and the visa cannot be extended.