Dependent Visa
Dependent Visa
Bringing Your Family to Indonesia?
If you’re working in Indonesia and want your spouse and children to join you, a Dependent Visa (KITAS)—often called a Family Reunion Visa—is the solution. It allows your family to live with you legally while you work in Indonesia.
Family KITAS (Index 317)
Validity: 12 months, as long as the sponsor’s KITAS is valid.
Requirements:
- Passport (valid for 18+ months)
- Marriage/birth certificate
- Digital photo (red/white background)
- Vaccination certificate
- Domicile letter
- Sponsor’s company documents
Processing Time: 14-20 working days. Original passport required for e-KITAS after arrival.
FAQ
A dependent visa, or Family KITAS, allows foreign workers in Indonesia to sponsor their spouse and children to live legally in the country.
Legal spouses and children (under 18) of a KITAS or KITAP holder in Indonesia.
No. A Dependent KITAS does not allow the holder to work. They must apply for a separate work permit if they wish to be employed.
It is valid for up to 12 months and can be renewed as long as the sponsor’s KITAS is still valid.
No, you must apply offshore. The dependent visa must be applied for while the family is outside Indonesia.