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Can I work in Indonesia with the C12 Pre-Investment Visa?

Last updated on Nov 27, 2025

No. The C12 visa permits pre-investment activities only, such as surveys and feasibility studies.

It does not allow:

  • paid work
  • operational business activities
  • managing employees
  • providing services to clients

If you want to work, run operations, or be employed in Indonesia, you must apply for:

  • a Work KITAS, or
  • establish a PMA company and apply for an Investor or Work KITAS.

Touristic activities are permitted, but work is not.