Limited Stay Permit (KITAS)
Indonesia is a wonderful country to stay in, and for foreigners who want to prolong their stay, the Limited Stay Permit (KITAS) is an essential document. Issued by the Indonesian government, it gives non-Indonesian residents permission to live, work, study, or retire in the country. With various types of Limited Stay Permit (KITAS) available, each tailored to specific needs, you can easily find one that suits you. Whether you want to work, study, or simply enjoy Indonesia’s beautiful scenery, the Limited Stay Permit (KITAS) has got you covered. So, why wait? Apply for your Limited Stay Permit (KITAS) today and experience the magic of Indonesia for longer! Indonesia has various types of Limited Stay Permits (KITAS).
This article will provide a comprehensive overview of the categories of foreign individuals who are eligible to apply for a Limited Stay Permit (KITAS):
- Foreign experts who possess specialized skills or knowledge and intend to work in Indonesia.
- Foreign workers from countries that have cooperation agreements with Indonesia. This category is subject to certain limitations and applies to specific industries.
- Foreign crew members of vessels such as ships and boats that operate in Indonesian territory or in Indonesian Exclusive Economic Zones. This category is limited to individuals who are employed by companies that are registered in Indonesia.
- Foreign clergymen working in religious establishments across Indonesia, such as mosques, temples, churches and other religious foundations.
- Foreign investors who intend to invest in the Indonesian economy, including those who wish to establish a company in Indonesia or serve as members of the Board of Directors/Commissioners of a foreign investment company established in Indonesia. The duration of stay is subject to certain limitations, which are as follows:
- 2 (two) years
- 5 (years) and 10 (ten) years, consisting of:
- Individual Foreign Investors who intend to establish a company in Indonesia.
- Individual Foreign Investors who do not intend to establish a company in Indonesia.
- Foreigners who will be members of the Board of Directors/Commissioners in a Foreign Investment Company to be established in Indonesia.
- Foreign individuals carrying out scientific research in Indonesia, including students and researchers affiliated with universities and research institutions in Indonesia.
- Foreign students who wish to attend schools and universities in Indonesia.
- Family members of foreign nationals who hold a Limited Stay Permit (KITAS) or Permanent Stay Permit (KITAP). This category includes spouses and children, as well as parents of foreign nationals holding a Limited Stay Permit (KITAS) or Permanent Stay Permit (KITAP), and those who wish to join an Indonesian citizen or adult child (21 years or older). The specific subcategories under this category are:
- Foreigners who intend to join an Indonesian spouse.
- Dependents (spouse and children) of foreigners holding Limited Stay Permit (KITAS) or Permanent Stay Permit (KITAP) in Indonesia.
- Children born out of legitimate marriage between a foreigner and an Indonesian Citizen.
- Children of a foreigner legally married to an Indonesian Citizen.
- Minor biological children of a single parent foreigner holding a Limited Stay Permit (KITAS) or Permanent Stay Permit (KITAP) in Indonesia.
- Children legally related to their father and/or mother who are Indonesian Citizens.
- Parents (foreigners) who intend to join the adult child (21 years or older) who is an Indonesian Citizen.
- Parents (foreigners) who intend to join the adult child holding a Limited Stay Permit (KITAS) or Permanent Stay Permit (KITAP) in Indonesia.
- Former Indonesian citizens and second-generation descendants of former Indonesian citizens who wish to return to Indonesia.
- Foreigners who meet certain requirements, such as owning property with a minimum value, possessing special skills or expertise, being renowned world figures, aged 60 or older and intending to retire in Indonesia, or remote workers with employment relationships with companies outside the territory of Indonesia. The specific subcategories under this category are:
- Foreigners who have property (home, apartment) with a certain value in Indonesia.
- Foreigners who have special skills.
- Foreigners who are renowned world figures.
- Foreigners aged 60 (sixty) years or more who intend to retire in Indonesia.
- Remote workers who have employment relationships with companies outside the territory of Indonesia.
- Foreigners seeking medical treatment in Indonesia.
- Foreigners who wish to work from Indonesia while on holiday.
It is important to note that all applicants must meet the eligibility criteria and submit the necessary documentation to be considered for a Limited Stay Permit (KITAS). The application process may vary depending on the eligibility category, and applicants are encouraged to seek professional guidance to ensure a successful application.
Hi, my organisation has offered me an opportunity in jakarta and for which they are going to apply for a work permit for me.
My spouse and kid have to travel with me but the employer says because of some regulations, i have to travel first and after reaching there only visa processing for dependents can start.
Could you me with the facts as i cannot find any such regulation on indonesian embassy’s website. An early respose is highly appreciated.
Dear Mr. Arshad,
Thank you for your comment.
The stay permit (KITAS) for you and your family can be done together. There is no regulation saying that you have to obtain the stay permit first and then your family will follow.
We have done the Stay Permit for foreign employees and their families together many times.
Should you require further information on this matter, please email us on cs@ajconsultants.net.
Best Regards,
Admin
Good evening!
I would like to know how I could check the status of my Kitas application online. Which website should I visit and what information do I need to verify it?
Sincerely,
S. A.
Dear Sir/Madam,
There is no way to check the status of KITAS Application Online. You need to check directly at immigration office.
Thank you.
Best Regards,
Admin
I have a KITAS visa. Now I want to bring my wife and kid to Indonesia. Is it possible to get dependent KITAS in Indonesia without leaving the country after they arrived or they have to leave for stamping like me.
Do i need to summit domicile certificate from my country of residence eg Malaysia to the local PT or tax dept to get certain tax exemption?
Hallo, saya ada rencana mau mengurus pernikahan saya dgn tunangan saya yg wni.
Saya wn Belanda yang lahir di Indonesia.
Karna pengurusan nikah di Jakarta membutuhkan waktu kurang lebih 2-3 bulan, visa apa yang terbaik bisa saya ambil?
Halo. Jika Baapak/Ibu sudah di Indonesia sekarang boleh pakai Visa Sosial Budaya dari sponsor tungangn. Visa ini berlaku untuk 30 hari dan bisa di perpanjang setiap 30 hari. Jika Bapak/Ibu masih diluar Indonesia harus tunggu selesai larangan WNA masuk ke Indonesia yang masih berlaku sampai 8 Februari 2021 dan bisa di perpanjang.
Terima kasih.
Hi,
May I asking how to get kitas because I marriage with local Indonesia but my step son is Indonesia how to bring my son and my mother in law to Singapore
Regards
Fadli
Hi I would like to apply for retirement KITAS. And would like to ask u to help me to apply for one.
My email is @yahoo.com.SG
My contact number is +658
Please kindly contact me asap true my email or my contact number anytime. This is Don
Thank you
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your contact. We will contact you soon.
Best Regards,
Admin
I have a kitas and it will expire in 2 days. I work in kalimantan but the kitas was issued in jakarta. Due to the current lockdown regulations I’m prohibited to fly due to not having the covid vaccine. I’m not yet eligible to receive it. I’ve visited the immigration office in samarinda and they suggested our agent file for an extension online and fly to jakarta after lockdown to complete the renewal. The agent is insisting that I mail my passport to jakarta. I’m not comfortable with this. Can anyone please help me to decide which route I should take?
Dear Sir,
According to immigration you can ask your agent to do the online registration on https://izintinggal-online.imigrasi.go.id/ first and report it to your immigration office in Jakarta. Once PPKM completes you can come to Jakarta and finish the process of your KITAS. Its not advisable to send the original passport.
Thank you.
Best Regards,
Admin
Dear Sir,
I am interested in applying KITAS.
Currently i am in Malaysia
Please advise
Hello. I am a filipino and I work as a teacher here.
I am a Man and in a relationship with a man. And I would like to get my partner from the philippines a visa also to stay with me without doing job. I only want him to stay with me for as long as I work here. I need advice on visa san we get?
Hi
I am a Pakistani national with an Indonesian spouse. My KITAS expired in April 2023 while I was abroad. The Indonesian Embassy in the Netherlands mentioned on their website if KITAS is expired abroad we can still apply for an extension (https://indonesia.nl/en/visa/kitas-kitap-extension/). I would like to ask if it’s possible to apply for KITAS extension while staying abroad?
Dear Mr. Mirza,
Thank you for your comment.
After Covid its not possible to do the KITAS extension while staying abroad. You have to be in Indonesia for the KITAS extension.
Should you require further information on this matter, please do not hesitate to write us on cs@ajconsultants.net.
Best Regards,
Admin
Hi there
What should be the minimum value of property to obtain KITAS?
Dear Mr. Chandrasekharan,
Thank you for your comment. In order to obtain 5 year 2nd home KITAS the property value should be 1 Million US Dollars or equivalent. The better way is to bring 130,000 US Dollars and deposit to an Indonesian Bank account to obtain 2nd Home KITAS.
Should you require further information on this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us on cs@ajconsultants.net.
Best Regards,
Admin