Would you like to relocate to Bali and live here for a while? Come with your family, start your own business, or find a job here? Check out our quick guide to the Limited Stay Permit (KITAS) you can get in Indonesia below.
WHAT IS KITAS?
KITAS (Kartu Izin Tinggal Terbatas) is an Indonesian Limited Stay Permit that can be issued to foreigners subject to certain conditions.
Due to the fact that now all documents are issued online and no more physical card (KARTU) as before, a limited stay permit is sometimes called just ITAS.
Limited Stay Permit (KITAS) can be issued to:
- Foreign Investors (PMA owners)
- Foreigners working in Indonesia
- Foreigners (and their children) legally married to an Indonesian citizen or dependents (spouse and children) of KITAS holder
- Retired foreign citizens
- Foreigners who make a positive contribution to the Indonesian economy
- Foreigners who are officially enrolled in an educational institution or accepted into an educational program.
What benefits will you get with KITAS?
- Multiple entry permit during ITAS validity
- Possibility to open a bank account
- The ability to lease land
- Possibility to get a driver’s license and buy a car or motorbike
- Discount for medical assistance + Government Insurance BPJS (available only for certain types of KITAS)
- Expat status and the local price for tourist attractions
- The ability to apply for permanent residence KITAP (available for certain type of KITAS only)
Types of KITAS in Indonesia
There are seven types of KITAS in Indonesia that can be issued for foreigners:
- Investor KITAS
- Working KITAS
- Entertainment KITAS
- Remote Worker KITAS
- Family or Spouse KITAS
- Retirement KITAS
- Student KITAS
- Second Home KITAS
Each type of KITAS has its own requirements and conditions to apply for. Let’s look at the main points for each of the KITAS.
Investor KITAS
Investor KITAS is issued to individuals who invest in a PT PMA in Indonesia as a CEO and Commissioner or as a shareholder.
- Index 313: 1-year Investor KITAS
- Index 314: 2-year Investor KITAS
Main Requirements:
- The investor should have a minimum of 10 billion IDR in shares invested.
- The company’s paid up capital should have a minimum of 10 billion IDR, which also has a requirement to declare minimum investment plan 10 billion IDR.
Working KITAS
If you would like to work or obtain income in Indonesia, you have to get a Work Visa KITAS that allows foreign citizens to work officially in the country.
Working KITAS is issued for a specific position in a certain company, so first you need to find a company that will officially hire you and become your visa sponsor.
Work permission can be issued for different periods, and can be extendable or not. It depends on different facts. Usually, you can get a work visa for 6 months or 12 months.
You are not able to work in Indonesia without a work permit!
Entertainment KITAS
Entertainment KITAS (sometimes called a Freelancer or Artist Kitas) is also a Work Permit, but you do not need to have an employer to apply for it. In this case, the sponsorship can be provided by our company.
Usually, Entertainment KITAS is issued for 6 months and cannot be extended. So if you want to continue after 6 months, you will need to close your current KITAS and apply for a new one.
Entertainment KITAS can be issued for certain positions only (e.g. DJ, artist, singer)*
Remote Worker KITAS
Remote worker KITAS E33G is issued for 1 year and allows you:
- Carry out assignments from overseas company.
- Bring eligible families to live in Indonesia (as a sponsor for a Family ITAS).
- Travel to and from Indonesia.
- Conducting activities related to tourism, and visiting friends or family.
Family or Spouse KITAS
Family KITAS can be issued to foreigners (and their children) who are officially married to an Indonesian citizen or dependents (spouse and children) of KITAS holder.
This KITAS is issued under the following conditions:
✔️ for a period of 5 years (with a mandatory annual renewal) for those who are officially married to an Indonesian citizen*
✔️ for the same period as KITAS of the spouse**
* ITAS holders can apply for permanent residence KITAP after 2 years of marriage with an Indonesian.
** If the Investor KITAS of the spouse is valid for more than 1 year, the Family KITAS is issued for 1 year only.
Retirement KITAS
Retirement KITAS is a temporary residence permit that is issued to applicants older than 60 years for 1 year extendable up to 5 years (each year an additional 1 year). After 5 consecutive years of holding a Retirement KITAS, you become eligible to apply for a KITAP (Permanent Residence Permit).
To obtain a Retirement KITAS, an applicant has to provide proof of income or allowances with a value of US$3,000 per month.
Student KITAS
Student KITAS can be obtained for those planning to study in Indonesia. Before applying for a student visa, an applicant must be officially enrolled in an educational institution or accepted into an educational program and the educational institution have to be ready to provide sponsorship.
To apply for a Student KITAS, the applicant must have a letter statement of study from the educational institution where he will study.
Student KITAS is issued for 1 year, with a required annual extension during the study period
Second Home KITAS
The Second Home Visa is for specific foreign nationals and former Indonesian citizens who wish to stay and make a positive contribution to the Indonesian economy. Second Home ITAS gives the right to stay in the country for 5 or 10 years (subject to all conditions) and engage in various activities that are not related to work.
Also, “Second Home” ITAS holder can sponsor family (permit for followers) with the same period as the visa validity.
Main Requirements:
- Passport validity min 36 months;
- Proof of funds in the form of an Indonesian bank account owned by a foreigner of at least 130,000 USD* OR proof of ownership of luxury real estate in Indonesia worth at least $1,000,000.
