Bali education visa – By Giostanovlatto – Founder Hey Bali
A strategic policy shift aimed at attracting global learners, boosting local education providers, and diversifying Bali’s tourism-dependent economy.
Think staying long-term in Bali requires a business, a fake marriage, or a dozen shady visa runs? Not anymore.
As of July 15, 2025, there’s a new way to live in Bali—legally—for up to two years. – No job offer. No university. No investor status. Just sign up for a legit course, show you’ve got some savings, and boom: welcome to paradise, student edition.
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So What’s the Deal With This New Visa? – Bali education visa
Indonesia just launched the E30 Visa, a limited stay permit for non-formal education. It’s not for university degrees or high school diplomas. It’s for real-life learners—people who want to take language classes, barista workshops, yoga teacher trainings, even traditional arts or spiritual studies.
You can stay for 1 year (Rp6 million) or 2 years (Rp8.5 million). Applications are entirely online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id, and you’ll need a local guarantor—either a person or the school/course you’re joining.
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How to Stay Longer in Bali (Without Getting Deported or Married)
Forget 60-day tourist visas. Forget sponsor loopholes. This new visa is a legal, low-stress way to stay long-term while doing something meaningful (or at least Instagrammable).
Whether you’re deep-diving into Bahasa Indonesia or figuring out how to roast single-origin Bali beans, the E30 lets you stay and learn—without pretending you’re “working remotely” from a beach bar with bad WiFi.
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What Counts as ‘Non-Formal Education’ in Bali? – Bali education visa
Here’s what you can learn legally under this visa:
- Sunrise yoga & breathwork certifications
- Indonesian language schools
- Balinese cooking & coffee workshops
- Wood carving, batik, or gamelan
- Holistic healing, permaculture, alternative therapies
- Massage schools, dance classes, even sound healing
If the institution is legit and willing to sponsor you, you’re in.
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How to Apply (And What You’ll Need)
- Find a course or school that can be your sponsor
- Gather your documents:
- Passport valid for 6+ months
- Proof of living funds (min. USD $2,000)
- Recent passport-style photo
- Apply via evisa.imigrasi.go.id
- Pay your fee (Rp6M for 1 year, Rp8.5M for 2 years)
- Get approved. Move in. Show up for class (or at least try).
Visa E30 vs The Rest (Why This One Wins) – Bali education visa
| Visa Type | Max Stay | Requirements | Pain Level |
| Tourist (B211A) | 60 days (extendable) | Flight out, $$$, luck | High |
| Social-Cultural (old-school) | Gone. Mostly dead. | RIP | ☠️ |
| Work KITAS | 1 year | Employer sponsor | Bureaucratic nightmare |
| Spousal KITAS | Lifetime (maybe) | Marriage | Hope you’re in love |
| E30 (Non-Formal Ed) | 1–2 years | Course + documents | Medium chill |
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Is This Just Another Bali Loophole?
Yes—and no. It’s legal, but flexible. It’s structured, but forgiving. If you respect the system, you get peace of mind. Abuse it, and you’ll likely end up in a Telegram group asking how to exit via Timor Leste.
Let’s be honest: Bali is full of people “studying” cacao ceremonies and inner child work. Now, at least, there’s a framework to do it without fear of deportation.
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What Schools Need to Know – Bali education visa
If you’re running a legit program, you now have the chance to sponsor international students the right way. That means more business, less risk. Just get your paperwork in order, and offer real value—not another spiritual MLM disguised as a workshop.
Tips From the Field
- Vet your school before applying. Ask if they’ve sponsored foreigners before.
- Make sure your course is long enough to justify your visa duration.
- Avoid “shortcut agents” offering magic solutions. They’re neither magic nor solutions.
- If you’re gonna live here for two years, learn some Indonesian. Seriously.
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Final Word : Bali as a Learning Playground – Bali education visa
This island has always attracted seekers—of beauty, escape, meaning, or rebirth. Now, there’s a visa that matches that spirit. No degrees. No fancy titles. Just real learning, lived fully.
So pack your curiosity, your mat, and maybe a reusable cup. School’s in session.
📎 Want the Full Hey Bali Edition?
For a deeper (and slightly more irreverent) dive into how this visa is reshaping Bali’s expat landscape—complete with loophole hacks, coconut metaphors, and field-tested survival tips—read the original version on Hey Bali:
👉 No Degree? No Problem: How to Legally Stay in Bali for 2 Years (Just Bring Your Curiosity)
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Meet Giostanovlatto
The man who proved “Advanced Coconut Studies” could be a real major.
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