KITAP

KITAP Indonesia: When Do You Need One?

Indonesia’s natural beauty and welcoming culture attract many foreigners seeking long-term residency. If you’re one of them, obtaining a KITAP (Permanent Stay Permit) will greatly simplify your life in the country.

A KITAP allows holders to stay for up to five years with multiple entries into Indonesia. However, if you don’t enter Indonesia within one year, the KITAP automatically becomes void.

Once it expires, you can either extend it for another five years or convert it to an unlimited KITAP, which requires reporting to immigration only every five years.

Requirements for KITAP

The Indonesian government issues a KITAP to foreigners holding a KITAS (Limited Stay Permit) and has strict requirements. Eligible applicants include:

  • Foreigners married to an Indonesian citizen for at least two years (spouse-sponsored KITAS holders).
  • Foreign investors, directors, or commissioners in a Limited Liability Company (current investor visa holders for three consecutive years).
  • Foreigners planning to retire in Indonesia (holders of an Indonesian retirement visa).
  • Indonesians regaining their citizenship.

Types of Visas in Indonesia

Short-term Visit Visa

  • Validity: Single-entry (valid for 60 days, extendable 2 times)
  • Options: Social Visa, Business Visa

Long-term Stay Visa

  • Validity:
    1. KITAS: 1 year (2 years for investor KITAS), all are extendable
    2. KITAP: 5 years, extendable for another 5 years or unlimited
  • Options: Limited Stay Visa (KITAS), Permanent Stay Visa (KITAP)

 

Various KITAS Types:

  1. Working KITAS

A Working KITAS enables you to work and earn income from an Indonesian company. Your job role and responsibilities must align with the specifications set by the Labour Department. This visa is valid for a continuous stay of up to 2 years.

E23 – Working KITAS

Application Options:

Outside Indonesia:

  • Stay Duration: 6 months, 1 year, or 2 years
  • Processing Time: 25 business days (priority: 14 days)

Within Indonesia:

  • Conversion from Visa (C/D) to Working KITAS
  • Stay Duration: 6 months, 1 year, or 2 years

Visa Usage:

  • Must be used within 90 days of issuance.

What You Can Do:

  • Work and earn money from an Indonesian company.
  • Engage in tourism and visit friends or family.
  • Bring eligible family members.
  • Travel in and out of Indonesia while the permit is valid.

What You Cannot Do:

  • Stay in Indonesia after the visa expires.
  • Work outside the job description.

Document Requirements:

  • Passport valid for at least 18 months.
  • Recent color photograph.
  • Personal bank statement showing a minimum of USD 2000 (last 3 months).
  • Indonesian company formation documents.

 

 

  1. Investor KITAS

The Investor KITAS is designed for foreigners looking to invest in or set up a business in Indonesia. This visa allows for multiple entries and is valid for a continuous stay of up to 2 years.

E28A – Investor KITAS

Length of Stay: 1 or 2 years

Processing Time:

  • Priority: Up to 7 business days
  • Regular: Up to 14 business days

With this visa, you CAN:

  • Conduct business and investment activities.
  • Bring eligible family members.
  • Serve as a board member or commissioner in your company.
  • Travel to and from Indonesia as long as your permit is valid.

With this visa, you CANNOT:

  • Work outside the scope of the residence permit.

Visa Validity:

Must be used within 90 days of issuance.

Document Requirements:

  • PMA company documents
  • Valid passport (minimum 6 months)
  • Recent color photograph
  • Bank statement (minimum USD $2,000 for the last 3 months)
  • Evidence of share ownership of at least Rp10,000,000,000 in the guarantor company
  • Ministry of Law and Human Rights decree for company establishment
  • Company current account statements for the last 2 months
  1. Spouse/Family KITAS

Family members of KITAS and long-stay visa holders (including Golden and Remote Worker Visas) are permitted to live in Indonesia as dependents of the primary visa holder.

 

 

  • Spousal Visa

This visa is for the spouse of a foreign national holding any type of KITAS. It is valid for the same duration as the primary KITAS holder but does not permit the spouse to work.

  • Child Visa

This visa is for dependent children (under 18 years) of a foreign national with any type of KITAS. It is valid for the same duration as the primary KITAS holder.

  • Parent Visa

This visa is for the parent of a foreign national with any type of KITAS. It is valid for the same duration as the primary KITAS holder but does not allow the parent to work.

  1. Retirement KITAS

The Retirement KITAS is designed for foreign nationals aged 60 and older who want to retire in Indonesia. Applicants must provide evidence of adequate financial resources to cover their living expenses. This visa is valid for one year and can be renewed, but holders are not permitted to engage in any employment.

E33F – Retirement KITAS

This visa is for foreign nationals aged 60 and above who wish to retire in Indonesia. It allows for stays of 6 months, 1 year, or 2 years.

Processing Time:

  • Priority: up to 7 business days
  • Regular: up to 14 business days

With this visa, you CAN:

  • Engage in tourism and visit friends or family.
  • Bring eligible family members to live in Indonesia.
  • Travel to and from Indonesia.

With this visa, you CANNOT:

  • Stay in Indonesia after the visa expires.
  • Work for or earn income from an Indonesian entity.

Visa Validity:

Must be used within 90 days from the date of issue.

Document Requirements:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • Recent color photograph.
  • Personal bank statement showing a minimum equivalent of USD $2,000 for the last 3 months.
  • Proof of income of at least USD $3,000 per month.
  • Life or health insurance.

Additional Information:

Single entry/multiple entry E-visa must be valid for at least 30 days before expiration.