This guide covers UK visa requirements for Indonesian citizens in 2026 — fees, grant rates, processing times, and how to apply. Indonesia is a visa-national country, so its citizens need a visa for every UK trip; there is no ETA option. The 6-month visitor visa costs $191, paid in US Dollars. Indonesia is a high-trust market: a 90% visitor grant rate on over 41,000 applications, with study above 99% and family at 96%.
UK Visas from Indonesia
UK Visa from Indonesia 2026: Fees, Requirements & Success Rate
UK Visa Fees from Indonesia 2026
Yes — Indonesia is on the UK's visa-national list, so its citizens must obtain a visa before travelling, for any purpose; there is no ETA option. The 6-month Standard Visitor visa costs $191, paid in US Dollars, with long-term options up to $1,600 for 10 years. Indonesian applicants enjoy a strong 90% visitor grant rate, with study above 99% and family at 96%.
UK visa fees from Indonesia are charged in US Dollars and paid during the online application, under the 8 April 2026 schedule. Work, study, and family visas also carry the Immigration Health Surcharge, paid separately in pounds sterling at £1,035 per year, or £776 for students — Health and Care Workers are exempt.
UK Standard Visitor visa fee and other visa fees from Indonesia (2026)
| Visa Type | Fee (USD) | Grant Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6-month Visitor | $191 | 90% |
| 2-year Visitor | $718 | 90% |
| 5-year Visitor | $1,281 | 90% |
| 10-year Visitor | $1,600 | 90% |
| Student | $791 | >99% |
| Skilled Worker (≤3 years) | $1,162 | 91% |
| Skilled Worker (over 3 years) | $2,295 | 91% |
| Health and Care Worker | $459 | 91% |
| Global Talent (with approval) | $291 | — |
| Spouse / Partner | $2,927 | 96% |
| Priority service | $709 | — |
Source: Home Office immigration and nationality fees, 8 April 2026 schedule; grant rates year ending June 2026.
UK Visa Requirements for Indonesian Citizens 2026
Indonesian applicants do best when documentation is thorough and consistent. Financial evidence and ties to Indonesia carry the most weight on the visitor route, while sponsored routes turn on the CAS or Certificate of Sponsorship. The core requirements apply across all visa types:
- Valid Indonesian passport: with at least 6 months beyond the intended stay.
- Completed online application: via gov.uk with the fee paid in US Dollars.
- Bank statements: the last 6 months, showing steady income rather than sudden deposits.
- Employment evidence: a letter confirming role, salary, and approved leave.
- Accommodation details: bookings or a UK host's invitation letter.
- Ties to Indonesia: property, business, or family showing return intent.
- Travel history: any previous visas demonstrating compliance strengthen the case.
Our supporting documents checklist covers each route in detail, and the Home Office's own guide to supporting documents sets out what caseworkers expect to see.
UK Tourist Visa from Indonesia 2026
The UK visit visa costs $191, allows stays of up to 180 days per visit, and covers tourism, family visits, business, and short courses. Frequent travellers can take the long-term options at $718 for 2 years, $1,281 for 5, and $1,600 for 10 — each visit still capped at 180 days whatever the validity.
At 90%, the visitor grant rate is strong, but documentation still decides the marginal case. Those visiting relatives should review how a UK host can sponsor a visit, and anyone refused can consult our guides to refusal reasons and reapplying after a refusal.
Which Long-Term Visitor Visa Makes Sense?
The long-term options only pay off with regular travel. Against the $191 single fee, the 2-year visa at $718 breaks even at around four trips, and the 5-year at $1,281 at around seven. For families with relatives in the UK, the saving in repeated paperwork often matters as much as the fee — every fresh application means new forms, new statements, and another biometrics appointment in Jakarta, Surabaya, or Bali.
UK Student Visa from Indonesia 2026
The UK is a popular destination for Indonesian students, many on government LPDP scholarships. The UK Student visa costs $791 plus the health surcharge at £776 per year, and needs a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from a licensed sponsor, the CEFR English level, and maintenance funds of £1,529 per month for London or £1,171 elsewhere.
Indonesia's 90% visitor grant rate is among the stronger results for a Southeast Asian nationality, and study sits at 99% — near-automatic for properly sponsored applications. The pattern is consistent across routes, broadly ahead of regional neighbours such as the Philippines. Our grant rate analysis sets these figures in context against other nationalities.
After Graduation: The Graduate Route
Completing the course unlocks the Graduate Route — two years of post-study work without sponsorship. Many Indonesian graduates then switch into the Skilled Worker route once an employer offers sponsorship, converting a study visa into a long-term career path.
UK Work Visa from Indonesia 2026
The Skilled Worker visa costs $1,162 for up to three years, or $2,295 for longer, and needs a Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed employer, a graduate-level job, and a salary of at least £41,700 or the going rate in the Home Office eligible occupations list. The Indonesian work grant rate is strong at 91% on around 1,500 applications. Healthcare professionals use the Health and Care Worker route at $459, which is exempt from the health surcharge.
UK Spouse & Family Visa from Indonesia 2026
The UK Spouse visa costs $2,927 and lets Indonesians join a British or settled partner under Appendix FM, leading to indefinite leave to remain after five years. The sponsor must earn at least £29,000 a year and the couple must prove a genuine relationship. The initial visa runs 33 months and is extendable, with settlement cases taking up to 12 weeks to decide; Indonesia's family grant rate is the best of any route bar study, at 96% — though volumes are small, at fewer than 200 applications a year.
UK Visa Success Rate for Indonesia 2026
Indonesia's picture is consistently strong across routes, with around 46,000 applications a year and grant rates that place it among the higher-trust nationalities for UK visas. Even so, the 10% of visitors refused shows documentation still matters.
UK visa grant rates for Indonesia (year ending June 2026)
| Visa Category | Applications | Grant Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor | 41,738 | 90% |
| Study | 2,743 | >99% |
| Work | 1,527 | 91% |
| Family | 207 | 96% |
Source: Home Office Immigration System Statistics, year ending June 2026.
How to Apply for a UK Visa from Indonesia
Indonesian citizens apply online at gov.uk, pay in US Dollars, and give biometrics at a visa application centre in Jakarta, Surabaya, or Bali. The process is the same one used across the wider region, including Vietnam, Thailand, and China.
- Complete the online application on gov.uk and select Indonesia.
- Pay the visa fee in US Dollars during the application.
- Book your appointment at the centre in Jakarta, Surabaya, or Bali.
- Attend and give biometrics — fingerprints and a photograph.
- Submit supporting documents at the centre or online.
- Access your eVisa through your UKVI account once approved.
UK Visa Processing Time from Indonesia
Standard decisions take around 3 weeks from biometrics for visitor, student, and work visas, and up to 12 weeks for settlement and family cases; the priority visa service can shorten non-settlement decisions where offered. Our guide to processing times after biometrics explains the timelines once you have attended your appointment.
Sources: fees from the Home Office immigration and nationality fees, 8 April 2026 schedule, as charged in US Dollars at visa-fees.homeoffice.gov.uk; grant rates and application volumes from the Home Office Immigration System Statistics, year ending June 2026. Figures verified 29 August 2026 against the 8 April 2026 fee schedule.
Frequently Asked
Questions about UK Visas from Indonesia
Yes. Indonesia is on the UK's visa-national list, so Indonesian passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling, whatever the purpose — there is no ETA option. The most common choice for short visits is the Standard Visitor visa, costing $191 for six months. Indonesian applicants enjoy a strong 90% visitor grant rate, with study above 99% and family at 96%, placing Indonesia among the higher-trust nationalities.
UK visa fees from Indonesia in 2026 are: 6-month Visitor $191, 2-year Visitor $718, Student $791, Skilled Worker $1,162 for up to 3 years, and Spouse $2,927. Fees are paid in US Dollars during the online application. Work, study, and family visas also require the Immigration Health Surcharge, paid separately in pounds at £1,035 per year, or £776 for students.
The official Standard Visitor visa fee under the 8 April 2026 schedule is $191 for the 6-month visa, as charged in US Dollars through the Home Office fee calculator. Long-term visit visas cost $718 for 2 years, $1,281 for 5 years, and $1,600 for 10 years, each still limiting individual visits to 180 days. There are no extra mandatory charges for a visitor visa — the health surcharge only applies to visas over six months.
In the year ending June 2026, the Indonesian visitor visa grant rate was 90% — of 41,427 decisions, 37,099 were granted. Other routes were even stronger: study above 99% on 2,743 applications, family 96%, and work 91%. These high rates place Indonesia among the more successful Southeast Asian nationalities, reflecting well-documented applications and established travel patterns.
Indonesian applicants apply online at gov.uk, pay the fee in US Dollars, and then book a biometrics appointment at a visa application centre in Jakarta, Surabaya, or Bali. At the appointment you give fingerprints and a photograph and submit supporting documents. Once a decision is made, successful applicants access a digital eVisa through their UKVI account rather than receiving a passport sticker.
Yes, and study is one of Indonesia's strongest routes. The Student visa costs $791, has a 99% grant rate, and needs a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies from a licensed UK institution, proof of English, and maintenance funds. Many Indonesian students come on government LPDP scholarships. Graduates can stay on through the Graduate Route for two years of post-study work after completing their course.
Yes, with a sponsored work visa. The Skilled Worker route costs $1,162 for up to three years and needs a graduate-level job with a licensed UK employer paying at least £41,700 or the going rate for the occupation. Healthcare professionals use the Health and Care Worker visa at $459, exempt from the health surcharge. Indonesian work applications succeed at 91%. A visitor visa never permits work.
On a visitor visa, up to 180 days per visit — the cap is the same whether the visa is valid for 6 months or 10 years; longer validity means more trips, not longer stays. On sponsored routes the stay matches the visa: a Student visa covers the course length, and a Spouse visa runs 33 months initially, leading to settlement after five years of residence in the UK.
Standard processing from Indonesia is around 3 weeks for visitor, student, and work visas, and up to 12 weeks for settlement and family visas. The priority service returns a decision in about 5 working days for non-settlement visas where offered, and super priority the next working day. These timelines run from your biometrics appointment in Jakarta, Surabaya, or Bali, not from the online submission.
Visa kunjungan 6 bulan berbiaya $191, visa pelajar $791, visa kerja Skilled Worker (hingga 3 tahun) $1,162, dan visa pasangan $2,927. Semua biaya dibayar dalam dolar AS saat pengajuan online. Visa kerja, pelajar, dan keluarga juga dikenai Immigration Health Surcharge yang dibayar terpisah dalam pound sterling.
Permohonan diajukan secara online di GOV.UK dengan pembayaran dalam dolar AS. Setelah itu, buat janji temu biometrik (sidik jari dan foto) di pusat aplikasi visa di Jakarta, Surabaya, atau Bali. Keputusan visa kunjungan biasanya keluar dalam sekitar 3 minggu sejak janji temu biometrik.