✅ Updated on 09.04.2026
What Is KITAS?
KITAS is a temporary residence permit in Indonesia. The term “KITAS” stands for Kartu Izin Tinggal Terbatas, which in Indonesian means a limited stay permit card.
Benefits of Having a KITAS
- You can stay in Indonesia for the entire validity period of your residence permit without needing to leave the country, and you can enter and exit freely with unlimited re-entries.
- You can open a bank account in an Indonesian bank on your own.
- You can obtain a local driver’s license (check my guide).
- You can buy a car or a motorbike.
- You become eligible for government health insurance after 6 months of holding a KITAS.
- You can get local discounts of 20–50% on tourist attractions.
- You can apply for a family KITAS for your spouse and children (processed separately).
- You can apply for visas to Schengen countries, Japan, and others directly from Indonesia.
- You can use dedicated immigration counters at airports for arrivals and departures — usually with little to no queues.
Types of KITAS in Indonesia and Costs
In the table below, you’ll find a comparison of different KITAS types. Click on the KITAS name to jump to its detailed description.
❗️ All KITAS types allow unlimited entry and exit from Indonesia during their validity period.
| Type of KITAS | Validity Period | Processing Time | Key Features | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investor KITAS | 2 years | up to 1 month | Residence permit without work authorization | 18 million IDR |
| Remote Worker KITAS | 1 year | 2–9 working days | For those employed by a non-Indonesian company | 7 million IDR |
| Retirement KITAS | 5 years | up to 1 month | For individuals aged 60+ with sufficient savings | 13 million IDR |
| Second Home KITAS | 5 years | up to 1 month | Requires depositing $130,000 in an Indonesian bank or purchasing property worth $1M | 13 million IDR |
| Family KITAS | 1–5 years | up to 10 working days | Available if a family member already holds an Indonesian residence permit | 1 year — 11.9M IDR; 2 years — 14.9M IDR; 5 years — 40M IDR |
Investor KITAS (E28A)
The Investor KITAS (E28A) is designed for foreign investors or shareholders in foreign-owned companies who want to live in Indonesia and manage their assets.
❗️ You cannot apply for this type of residence permit by yourself — it must be done through an agent. In practice, you are made a shareholder in a company so you can qualify for the KITAS.
You can apply for an Investor KITAS either from within Indonesia or from abroad. The process differs slightly depending on your location:
- Onshore Application (inside Indonesia)
You must already be in Indonesia on one of the following visas: C1, C2, D1, D2, or D12. You apply through a visa agent and receive your KITAS within approximately 30 days. No visa run is required. - Offshore Application (outside Indonesia)
You apply through an agent, wait for approval (around 30 days), and then enter Indonesia with your KITAS already issued. This option is usually cheaper.
💰 Cost:
- 18 million IDR — offshore
- 21 million IDR — onshore
⏳ Processing time: up to 1 month
🕔 Validity: 2 years
✅ Required Documents:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Photo
- Current or intended address in Indonesia
🤝 Recommended (but not mandatory):
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent diploma
- CV / resume
- Bank statement (personal and company) showing at least $2,000 or equivalent
Remote Worker KITAS (E33G)
The Remote Worker KITAS (E33G) is a residence permit designed for those who work remotely for a non-Indonesian company and earn at least $60,000 per year.
✅ Required Documents:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Bank statement for the last 3 months showing a minimum balance of $2,000 (or equivalent)
- Recent photograph
- CV / resume
- Travel itinerary
- Proof of income showing at least $60,000 per year
- Employment contract with a company registered outside Indonesia
💰 Cost:
- 7 million IDR — if you apply independently
- 13–17 million IDR — through an agent (depends on your location and entry visa)
⏳ Processing time: 2–9 working days
🕔 Validity: 1 year
If you have all the required documents, you can apply by yourself via the official immigration website: evisa.imigrasi.go.id. If you’re missing some documents or prefer a smoother process, it’s better to go through an agency like Bali Love.
Retirement KITAS (E33E)
This type of residence permit is designed for individuals over 60 who are ready to deposit $50,000 into a personal bank account in Indonesia.
❗️ You can apply for this KITAS either independently via evisa.imigrasi.go.id or through an agent.
✅ Required Documents:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Recent color photograph
- CV / resume
- Travel itinerary
- Written commitment to deposit at least $50,000 in an Indonesian bank account
- Proof of income or pension payments of at least $3,000 per month
💰 Cost:
- 13 million IDR — if you apply independently
- 40 million IDR — through an agent
⏳ Processing time: up to 1 month
🕔 Validity: 5 years
Second Home KITAS (E33)
The Second Home KITAS (E33) is designed for those who plan to relocate to Indonesia long-term. To qualify, you must either deposit $130,000 into a personal bank account in Indonesia or purchase property worth at least $1,000,000.
✅ Required Documents:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Recent color photograph
- CV / resume
- Travel itinerary
- Written commitment to fulfill one of the following within 90 days of entry:
- Deposit at least $130,000 into a personal account in an Indonesian bank, or
- Purchase property in Indonesia (e.g., an apartment or villa) worth at least $1,000,000
⏳ Processing time: up to 1 month
🕔 Validity: 5 years
💰 Cost:
- 13 million IDR — if you apply independently
- 40 million IDR — through an agent
Family KITAS
A Family KITAS is issued to family members based on their relationship with a current resident of Indonesia and supporting documents. The type of KITAS depends on the degree of relation:
- Spouse — E31B
- Child — E31E
- Parent — E31H
- Sibling — E31J
✅ Required Documents:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Proof of funds of at least $2,000 (or equivalent)
- Recent color photograph
- CV / resume
- Travel itinerary
- Sponsorship letter from a guarantor (agency) or a written commitment from a family member
- Marriage certificate (for spouse) or birth certificate (for others), translated into Indonesian by a certified translator (if not in English)
- Valid residence permit of the sponsoring family member
⏳ Processing time: 10–30 days
🕔 Validity: 1–5 years
💰 Cost:
- 1 year — 11.9 million IDR
- 2 years — 14 million IDR
- 5 years — 40 million IDR
Prices are based on applying through an agent, as I wasn’t able to confirm whether it’s possible to apply independently for this type of KITAS.
How to Extend KITAS in Indonesia
A KITAS can be extended up to 6 times. According to Bali Love, extending it independently requires official address registration (local residence registration) in Indonesia. If you don’t have one, an agency can assist with the process for 2.5 million IDR.
You should apply for an extension at least 30 days before your current KITAS expires.
💰 KITAS Extension Costs:
- Investor KITAS — 18 million IDR
- Remote Worker KITAS — 14.9 million IDR
- Retirement KITAS — 40 million IDR
- Second Home KITAS — 40 million IDR
- Family KITAS — 16 million IDR (1 year), 18 million IDR (2 years)
How to Cancel KITAS (and Why It Matters)
You need to cancel your KITAS to be able to apply for new residence permits or visas in the future. If your current KITAS is not properly canceled, you may only be allowed to enter Indonesia on a Visa on Arrival next time.
✅ Documents required to cancel KITAS:
- Passport
- KITAS
- Outbound flight ticket
- Company documents (if you’re canceling through the same company that sponsored your KITAS, they usually already have these on file)
💰 KITAS cancellation cost: 750,000 IDR
FAQs
Common reasons include incomplete or incorrect documents, insufficient proof of income or funds, issues with the sponsoring company, or inconsistencies in your application. Working with a reliable agent can significantly reduce the risk of rejection.
Yes, most visas can be converted to a KITAS while you are in Indonesia. A visa run is not required, as the process can be completed onshore through an agent or, in some cases, independently.
KITAP is a permanent residence permit in Indonesia, issued for 5 years. To qualify, your previous KITAS permits must total at least 5 years and be issued through the same sponsoring company.
