UK Visa Sponsorship for Indonesian Nationals
UK visa sponsorship for Indonesian nationals. Indonesia-based applicants commonly use Skilled Worker and Senior or Specialist Worker (GBM) routes for sponsored employment.
Most-used UK visa routes
- +Skilled Worker
- +Senior or Specialist Worker (GBM)
Top sponsored roles for Indonesian applicants
Software engineer • Researcher • Doctor
Cost in IDR
Approx Rp 13,000,000–16,000,000 base visa fee + IHS
FX rates fluctuate; check the GBP equivalent of the published Home Office fee at the moment you apply. Fees include the Immigration Health Surcharge unless on the Health and Care Worker visa.
Common refusal reasons / pitfalls
- !English at B1
- !Police certificate
- !TB test
Application logistics
Indonesian applications via VFS Global Jakarta. Skilled Worker volumes growing with tech sponsor demand.
Frequently asked questions
Can Indonesian nationals get UK visa sponsorship in 2026?
Yes. Indonesia is among the largest source countries for UK Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker visas. The most common routes are Skilled Worker, Senior or Specialist Worker (GBM).
What is the UK visa fee in IDR?
Approx Rp 13,000,000–16,000,000 base visa fee + IHS. Add the Immigration Health Surcharge (£1,035 per year of visa, exempt for Health and Care Worker visa holders).
Which roles do Indonesian applicants most commonly get sponsored for?
Software engineer, Researcher, Doctor.
What are the most common refusal reasons for Indonesian applicants?
English at B1; Police certificate; TB test. Cross-checking the employer is on the Home Office sponsor register before applying eliminates the largest single failure mode (applying to non-sponsoring employers).
Where do Indonesian nationals submit biometrics?
Indonesian applications via VFS Global Jakarta. Skilled Worker volumes growing with tech sponsor demand.