E26-Joined vessel

The E26 Visa is a Limited Stay Visa (VITAS) for foreign nationals working on vessels, drilling platforms, or offshore installations operating within Indonesia’s archipelagic waters, territorial seas, continental shelf, or Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). This visa ensures that expatriates engaged in offshore oil, gas, drilling, or maritime industries can legally reside and work in Indonesia while complying with local regulations.


🎯 Purpose

  • To grant residency and work authorization for expatriates working on offshore vessels and installations.

  • To support Indonesia’s oil, gas, maritime, and offshore energy industries with international expertise.

  • To regulate the presence of foreign workers in Indonesia’s territorial and maritime zones.

📌 Key Features

  • Validity: Typically issued for 6 months to 1 year, with renewal options depending on project duration.

  • Residency Rights: Comes with a Limited Stay Permit (ITAS) aligned with the employment contract.

  • Work Rights: Restricted to activities onboard vessels, rigs, or offshore installations.

  • Sponsor Requirement: Must be sponsored by an Indonesian company or joint venture operating in offshore/maritime sectors.

  • Multiple Entry: Allows re-entry to Indonesia during the visa validity period.


👥 Who Can Apply

  • Foreign workers employed by companies engaged in offshore drilling, shipping, oil & gas, or maritime operations.

  • Technical experts, engineers, or specialists assigned to drilling vessels, platforms, or offshore installations.

  • Crew members or supervisors with a formal employment contract under an Indonesian sponsor.


⚠️ Important Notes

  • The visa is strictly limited to offshore/maritime activities and cannot be used for onshore work.

  • Applicants must submit maritime-related permits, contracts, and compliance documents.

  • Conversion to ITAS (Limited Stay Permit) is required upon arrival in Indonesia.

  • Renewal depends on the continuation of the offshore project or employment contract.

  • Visa holders must comply with immigration, maritime, and labor regulations of Indonesia.