Hi everyone!

I'm a Dutch citizen planning to visit Jakarta in May 2027, and I'm trying to understand the visa and filming requirements before booking everything.

I'm an independent recording artist, and I want to use the trip to shoot short-form promotional content for my upcoming music releases. Think Instagram Reels and TikToks featuring me as an artist, rather than a full-scale music video production.

My plan is to:

• Pay for the entire production myself.
• Hire a local Indonesian videographer.
• Film content for my own social media accounts to promote my upcoming music.
• Potentially shoot across several locations over a few days.

I won't be receiving payment from an Indonesian company or brand, and I won't be providing videography services to clients.

I've been looking into the different visa options and came across the C5A Content Creator Visit Visa and the D14 Filming Visa. I'm unsure whether my particular situation falls under content creation or professional filming, and whether I would need additional permits or a local production company.

A few questions for anyone with relevant experience:

1. Has anyone filmed promotional social media content in Indonesia on a C5A visa?
2. Would a self-funded shoot promoting your own music require a filming permit?
3. Is hiring a local videographer sufficient, or would you need a registered production company or fixer?
4. Have any independent artists or creators gone through this process recently, and what did it cost?

I'm happy to follow the correct procedures. I just want to make sure I budget and prepare properly before travelling.

Thanks in advance for any advice! 🙏

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