PERATURAN MENTERI HUKUM DAN HAK ASASI MANUSIA REPUBLIK INDONESIA NOMOR 34 TAHUN 2021 TENTANG
PEMBERIAN VISA DAN IZIN TINGGAL KEIMIGRASIAN DALAM MASA PENANGANAN PENYEBARAN CORONA VIRUS DISEASE 2019 DAN PEMULIHAN EKONOMI NASIONAL
Elderly foreign tourists from few selected countries with age 55 years or more are allowed to spend the pension in Indonesia using a Retirement KITAS (Visa/KITAS Lansia). The Retirement KITAS (Limited Stay Permit) enable foreign retirees to stay in Indonesia for longer period and enjoy the tropical weather and breathtaking scenery of archipelago.
The citizens from following countries are eligible for Retirement KITAS (Limited Stay Permit):
- South Africa
- The United States of America
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Bahrain
- Belgium
- Netherlands
- Brazil
- Brunei Darussalam
- Bulgaria
- Cyprus
- Denmark
- The United Arab Emirates
- Estonia
- Finland
- Hungary
- India
- The United Kingdom
- Ireland
- Iran
- Iceland
- Italy
- Japan
- Germany
- Canada
- Republic of Korea (South Korea)
- Kuwait
- Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg
- Maldives
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Egypt
- Monaco
- Norway
- Oman
- France
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- New Zealand
- Singapore
- Spain
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan (PRC)
- Thailand
- Greece
Validity
The maximum validity of Retirement KITAS (Limited Stay Permit) is 1 year and can be extended 4 times for 1 year each time.
The documents required to obtain Retirement KITAS (Limited Stay Permit) are as follows:
- Sponsorship from an Indonesian Travel Agency (AJ Consultants will help with the sponsorship if required)
- Copy of passport (minimum validity of 18 months)
- Proof of pension or Deposit – Bank statement
- Copy of Health insurance, Life Insurance, and personal liability
- 2 (two) passport sized (4cmX6cm) photographs in white background
- Lease agreement for accommodation. The mentioned accommodation must be located at an authorized tourist area and in accordance with the prevailing regulations. Proof of booking if staying at a hotel or bungalow.
- Copy of ID Card (KTP) of house or bungalow owner.
- Employment Letter and copy of Indonesian ID Card (KTP) of housekeeper (maid). Tt least one Indonesian citizen must be employed for assistance such as nursing and housekeeping assistance during retiree’s stay in Indonesia. (AJ Consultants will help for the documentation if required)
- Copy of Curriculum Vitae of Retiree
- Name of nearest Indonesian embassy or Consulate to stamp visa (i.e. Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok etc.)
Procedure:
- Upon the receipt of required documents, AJ Consultants will apply for Visa Approval/Telex at office of Directorate General of Immigration (Dirjen Imigrasi).
- Office of Directorate General of Immigration (Dirjen Imigrasi) issues Visa Approval/Telex in 3-5 working days. An automatic notification of the approval is sent to Indonesian Embassy or Consulate which is chosen by the applicant.
- AJ Consultants sends a copy of Visa Approval/Telex to applicant with instruction to stamp the visa (VITAS) at selected Indonesian Embassy or Consulate. Applicant then visits the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate for the stamping of Visa (VITAS) in his/her passport. The procedure and requirements for the visa stamping may vary Embassy to Embassy. Once the Visa (VITAS) is stamped, applicant will have 90 days to enter Indonesia.
- After entering Indonesia, the applicant handovers the original passport to AJ Consultants for further conversion of visa (VITAS) into KITAS (Temporary Residence Permit). During this process applicant will be visiting Immigration office once for Biometrics and interview.
- 3-4 days after the biometrics and interview immigration office will return the passport along with electronic KITAS to the applicant. The applicant is then free to travel from and to Indonesia for the period of KITAS validity.
Hello,
I am a US citizen, planning to retire in Surabaya, Indonesia with my husband. It says on this website that accommodation must be located at an authorized tourist area. Is Surabaya considered as one of the areas? With the COVID-19 going on, is this retirement visa still available? How long does this process take?
Thank you,
Jessica
Dear Mrs. Jessica,
Thank you for your comment.
Yes its possible to obtain the retirement KITAS in Surabaya, but due to Pandemic the immigration has not been issuing offshore retirement KITAS yet. For now only way to get the retirement KITAS is to enter Indonesia with B211A Tourist Visa and then change the status to Retirement KITAS. The process is quite expensive and can take long.
For further information please email us on cs@ajconsultants.net.
Best Regards,
Admin