Are you planning an extended trip to Bali? Get a lost in paradise for a while, explore the Island, learn yoga or surf…Do you want to know how to stay in Bali longer? What is the best Bali visa for long term stay? Bali Business Consulting will be happy to help you with this. We have compiled a small guide for you about long term visas in Bali. Let’s start
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Long Term visas in Bali, Indonesia
Currently, the easiest way to come to Indonesia is getting Visa on Arrival (VOA) but this type of visa is valid 30 days and can be extended only once for 30 days more. So it let you stay in Indonesia maximum 60 days, after that you must leave the country!
VOA holders cannot apply for a new stay permit inside the country!
However, there are options that allow you to stay in Indonesia for 180 days and even more!
How to stay in Bali up to 6 months?
Yes, you can stay in Bali for up to 6 months! So if you want to stay more than 60 days, Tourist Visa С1 is the best choice for you. Visa С1 is issued for 60 days and can be extended 2 times for 60 days each time, so it lets you stay in Indonesia for maximum 180 days. Currently, this is the most popular type of visa in Bali.
What about a business visa for 1 or 2 years
Also, you can choose D12 visa. The D12 visa is issued for 1 or 2 years and allows you to stay in Indonesia for up to 180 days per visit. After 180 days, you can either leave the country and return or extend your stay for another 180 days.
During the visa’s validity, you can leave and re-enter the country an unlimited number of times. A new 180-day period will begin each time you re-enter Indonesia.
Are you older than 55 y.o.? We have a good solutions for you!
If you are older than 55 years old you can get a Retirement Kitas. This is a temporary residence permit issued for applicants over 55 years old for 1 year and can be extended for 5 years. The Retirement Visa allows you to live in Indonesia permanently and leave the country and come back as often as you like. With Kitas you can also get a lot of benefits as a bank account, local driver’s license, discount in some medical and other centers. Read More >>
Find a job and get Work or Entertainment Kitas!
Of course, you can also find a job in Bali and get a Working Visa Kitas for 1 year with multiple entrance permit. However, let’s clear up a few important points about this visa. Work visa is issued for a specific position in a certain company, so it’s impossible to get a Work Kitas before employment.
If you are a DJ, a musician, a singer, photographer or model you can get an Entertainment Kitas (sometimes it is called a Freelancer or Artist Kitas). This is an absolutely legal work permit for 6 months, but unlike a work visa, you do not need to look for employers to obtain it. Read More >>
Register own PT PMA company and get Investor or Work Kitas
If you want to stay in Bali for a long time and engage in some kind of commercial activity, you can open a PT PMA Company and get Investor or Work Kitas
Keep in mind we are always ready to help you with any kind of visa or Kitas. Feel free to contact us for more information
