C2 Business Visa (formerly B211B)
B211B is legacy terminology. C2 is the current single-entry business-visitor route for activities such as business meetings, negotiations and goods inspection. It provides up to 60 days initially and extensions may allow a maximum total stay of 180 days, subject to approval. C2 is not work authorisation. It does not permit direct employment or activities outside the approved business-visitor purpose. Business-purpose evidence may be requested, and some passport or travel-document holders may need a sponsor. Use D2 for repeated business visits and C12 or D12 for pre-investment activity where those descriptions match the trip. Company formation, investment approval and immigration status are separate processes. Confirm the current fee, documents and procedure on the official C2 page.
For the complete guide including requirements and application steps, visit our full Bali Visa Information page, check the official Indonesian Immigration source, or use the free Bali Trip Planner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the C2 business visa the same as the old B211B?
Yes. B211B is the legacy code for the business visitor visa. Indonesia now issues this route as the C2 business visa. Applications and official guidance use the C2 category on evisa.imigrasi.go.id.
Can I work on a C2 business visa?
No. C2 is for approved business-visitor activities such as meetings, negotiations and goods inspection. It does not permit direct employment. Paid work requires the appropriate employment and limited-stay permissions.
What's the difference between the C1 and C2 visas?
C1 is the single-entry tourism route; C2 is the single-entry business-visitor route for meetings, negotiations and goods inspection. Both can provide up to 60 days initially and may be extended to a maximum total stay of 180 days, subject to approval. Neither permits direct employment.
Do I need a local sponsor for the C2 business visa?
Some passport or travel-document holders may need a sponsor. Use the official C2 application flow for your passport and prepare the business-purpose evidence it requests; do not assume one sponsor rule applies to every applicant.
Can I set up a company in Indonesia on a C2 business visa?
C2 does not authorise operating a company or taking employment. Pre-investment visits use C12 or D12 where those official descriptions match the activity, while a qualifying established investor may need E28A. Forming a PT PMA does not itself grant immigration status.