All About Limited Stay Visa in Indonesia

ALL ABOUT LIMITED STAY VISA IN INDONESIA

As foreigners who will work or stay longer in Indonesia, obtaining a limited-stay visa in Indonesia is a must. A Limited Stay Visa is a visa for a long-term temporary stay that covers all relevant aspects. Moreover, it is not limited to Investing, Working, Missionary (religious), Study or training, Research, Joint Family, Repatriation, and Retirement.

Limited Stay Visa or in other words KITAS granted upon the authorization of the Directorate General of Immigration in Jakarta. Important to realize that prior approval is applied by the sponsor in Indonesia to the Directorate General of Immigration. Therefore, to expedite the authorization, it is advisable to have the sponsor in Indonesia also submit the application directly to the Directorate General of Immigration in Jakarta. A copy of the approval must be attached to the visa application. Another key point is that Limited Stay Visa can be extended in Indonesia.

In case you are planning to get a Limited Stay Visa, Indoned Consultancy will be glad to assist you. There are several Limited Stay Visa depending on the purpose, such as:


Temporary Stay Visa for Working as Expert in International Organization Under the UN – C311

With the intention of working as an Expert in International Organizations under the United Nations.

Duration of Stay: Maximum 2 Years
Requirements:

  • A guarantee letter from the guarantor,
  • Photocopy of a valid national passport that is still valid for a minimum of 30 (thirty) months,
  • A proof has a living cost for himself and or his family while in Indonesia, at least
    US $1500 (one Thousand five hundred US dollars),
  • Color photographs with a size of 4 cm x 6 cm (four centimeters by six centimeters) with a white background of 2 (two) sheets, and also
  • Letter of recommendation from the competent authority in charge of manpower.
 

Temporary Stay Visa for Work – C312

Duration of Stay: 1 Year, 6 Months, 90 Days, and 30 Days.
Requirements:

  • A guarantee letter from the guarantor,
  • Photocopy of a valid and also still valid national passport,
  • A Proof has a living cost for himself and or his family while in Indonesia, at least
    US $1500 (one Thousand five hundred US dollars),
  • Color photographs with a size of 4 cm x 6 cm (four centimeters by six centimeters) with a white background of 2 (two) sheets, and also
  • Letter of recommendation from the competent authority in charge of manpower.

This type of limited stay visa is valid with the intention of working (requires Director-General approval), such as:

  • As an expert,
  • Join forces to work on ships, floating tools or installations operating in the territorial waters of the Archipelago, the territorial sea or continental shelf, and the Indonesian Exclusive Economic Zone,
  • Carry out tasks as clergy,
  • Carry out activities related to the profession by receiving payments,
  • Conduct inspections or audits at branches of companies in Indonesia,
  • Carry out activities in the context of commercial film making and also have obtained permission from the competent authority,
  • Serving after-sales,
  • Install and also repair the machine,
  • Do non-permanent work in the context of construction,
  • Conduct arts, music, and also sports shows,
  • Hold professional sports activities,
  • Carry out medical activities, and also
  • Prospective foreign workers who will work in the framework of testing expertise.

Temporary Stay for Foreign Investor With a Maximum of 1 Year – C313

This type of limited stay visa is valid with the intention of not working for foreign investment for a maximum of 1 year (requires approval from the Director-General).

Duration of Stay: 1 Year, 6 Months, 90 Days, and 30 Days.
Requirements:

  • A guarantee letter from the guarantor,
  • Photocopy of a valid and also still valid national passport,
  •  A Proof has a living cost for himself and or his family while in Indonesia, at least
    US $1500 (one Thousand five hundred US dollars),
  • Color photographs with a size of 4 cm x 6 cm (four centimeters by six centimeters) with a white background of 2 (two) sheets, and also
  • Letter of recommendation from the competent authority in charge of manpower.

Temporary Stay for Foreign Investor With a Maximum of 2 Years – C314

This type of limited stay visa is valid with the intention of not working for foreign investment for a maximum of 2 years (requires approval from the Director-General).

Duration of Stay: Maximum 2 Years,
Requirements:

  • A guarantee letter from the guarantor,
  • Photocopy of a valid and also still valid national passport,
  •  A Proof has a living cost for himself and or his family while in Indonesia, at least
    US $1500 (one Thousand five hundred US dollars),
  • Color photographs with a size of 4 cm x 6 cm (four centimeters by six centimeters) with a white background of 2 (two) sheets, and also
  • Letter of recommendation from the competent authority in charge of manpower.

Temporary Stay Visa for Training and Scientific Research – C315

This type of limited-stay visa is valid with the intention not to work for training and scientific research (requires Director-General approval).

Duration of Stay: 1 Year, 6 Months, 90 Days, and 30 Days.
Requirements:

  • A guarantee letter from the guarantor,
  • Photocopy of a valid and also still valid national passport,
  •  A Proof has a living cost for himself and or his family while in Indonesia, at least
    US $1500 (one Thousand five hundred US dollars),
  • Color photographs with a size of 4 cm x 6 cm (four centimeters by six centimeters) with a white background of 2 (two) sheets, and also
  • Letter of recommendation from the competent agency in the field of training or research.

Temporary Stay Visa for Study – C316

This type of visa is valid for study overseas and also not suitable for work.

Duration of Stay: 2 Years, 1 Year, 6 Months, 90 Days, and 30 Days.
Requirements:

  • A guarantee letter from the guarantor,
  • Photocopy of a valid and also still valid national passport,
  •  A Proof has a living cost for himself and or his family while in Indonesia, at least
    US $1500 (one Thousand five hundred US dollars),
  • Color photographs with a size of 4 cm x 6 cm (four centimeters by six centimeters) with a white background of 2 (two) sheets, and also
  • Letters of learning recommendations from government agencies that organize affairs in the field of education.

Temporary Stay Visa for Joining Family – C317

This type of visa is not suitable for work.

Duration of Stay: 1 Year, 6 Months, 90 Days, and 30 Days.
Requirements:

Foreigners who join themselves with a husband or wife who is an Indonesian citizen;

  • A letter of application from an Indonesian husband or wife,
  • A valid nationality passport that is still valid for a minimum of 18 (eighteen) months (photocopy),
  • Photocopy of marriage certificate or marriage book,
  • Letter of proof of marriage reporting from the Representative of the Republic of Indonesia and photocopy of marriage certificate or marriage book that has been translated in Indonesian by a sworn translator, except english, if the marriage is conducted outside the territory of the Republic of Indonesia,
  • A proof has a living cost for himself and or his family while in Indonesia, at least
    US $1500 (one Thousand five hundred US dollars), and also
  • Color photo fitting with a size of 4 cm x 6 cm (four centimeters six centimeters) with a white background of 2 (two) sheets.

 

Foreigners who join themselves with the husband or wife of a Temporary Stay Permit holder or Permanent Stay Permit;

  • A guarantee letter from the guarantor,
  • A valid national passport that is still valid for a minimum of 18 (eighteen) months for foreigners who follow a Limited Stay Permit husband or wife or a Permanent Stay Permit for less than 1 (one) year (photocopy),
  • Marriage certificate or marriage book that has been translated into Indonesian by a Sworn Translator, except English (photocopy),
  • Limited Stay Permit or Permanent Stay Permit or Approval Letter for a limited stay and valid visa for a husband or wife (photocopy),
  • A Proof has a living cost for himself and or his family while in Indonesia, at least
    US $1500 (one Thousand five hundred US dollars), and also
  • Color photo fitting with a size of 4 cm x 6 cm (four centimeters six centimeters) with a white background of 2 (two) sheets.

 

Children of legitimate marriages between foreigners and Indonesian citizens;

  • A guarantee letter from the guarantor,
  • A letter of application from an Indonesian father or mother,
  • A valid nationality passport that is still valid for a minimum of 18 (eighteen) months (photocopy),
  • A birth certificate that has been translated in Indonesian by a Sworn Translator, except English (photocopy),
  • Marriage certificate or parent’s marriage book that has been translated into Indonesian by
    a Sworn Translator, except English (photocopy),
  • Valid Indonesian citizen or father identity card (photocopy),
  • The family card of an Indonesian citizen father or mother (photocopy),
  • Letter of proof of marriage reporting for parents, for those who make marriages outside
    the territory of Indonesia,
  • A Proof has a living cost for himself and or his family while in Indonesia, at least
    US $1500 (one Thousand five hundred US dollars), and also
  • Color photographs with a size of 4 cm x 6 cm (four centimeters by six centimeters) with a white background of 2 (two) sheets.

 

Children who are not 18 (eighteen) years of age and are not married to foreigners who have legally married Indonesian citizens;

  • A guarantee letter from the guarantor,
  • A letter of application from an Indonesian father or mother,
  • A valid nationality passport that is still valid for a minimum of 18 (eighteen) months (photocopy),
  • A birth certificate that has been translated in Indonesian by a Sworn Translator, except English (photocopy),
  • Marriage certificate or parent’s marriage book that has been translated into Indonesian by
    a Sworn Translator, except English (photocopy),
  • Valid Indonesian citizen or father identity card (photocopy),
  • The Indonesian father or mother’s family card (photocopy),
  • Letter of proof of marriage reporting for parents, for those who make marriages outside
    the territory of Indonesia,
  • A Proof has a living cost for himself and or his family while in Indonesia, at least
    US $1500 (one Thousand five hundred US dollars), and also
  • Color photographs with a size of 4 cm x 6 cm (four centimeters by six centimeters) with a white background of 2 (two) sheets.

 

Children who are not 18 (eighteen) years old and who are not married who join their parents with a limited Stay Permit or Permanent Stay Permit;

  • A guarantee letter from the guarantor,
  • Photocopy of a valid and still valid national passport,
  • Photocopy of a birth certificate that has been translated into Indonesian by a Sworn Translator, except English,
  • Photocopy of marriage certificate or parent’s marriage book that has been translated into Indonesian by a Sworn Translator, except English,
  • Photocopy of a Temporary Stay Permit Card or a Valid Permanent Residence Permit Card,
  • A proof of having a living cost for himself and or his family while in Indonesia, at least
    US $1500 (one thousand and five hundred US dollars), and also
  • Color photograph with a size of 4 cm x 6 cm (four centimeters by six centimeters) with a white background of 2 (two) sheets.

Temporary Stay Visa for Repatriation – C318

This visa is granted for foreign national who wants to regain his or her Indonesian citizenship. In addition, this visa is not suitable for work.

Duration of Stay: 1 Year, 6 Months, 90 Days, and 30 Days.
Requirements:

  • A guarantee letter from the guarantor,
  • Photocopy of a valid nationality passport that is still valid for a minimum of 18 (eighteen) months,
  • Evidence of being an Indonesian citizen that can be proven by documents issued by the government of the Republic of Indonesia such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, resident cards, diplomas, passports, or land ownership documents,
  • A Proof of having a living cost for himself and or his family while in Indonesia, at least
    US $1500 (one thousand five hundred US dollars), and also
  • Color photo fitting with a size of 4 cm x 6 cm (four centimeters six centimeters) with a white background of 2 (two) sheets.

Temporary Stay Visa for Retirees – C319

This visa is granted to foreign elderly tourists or retirees age 55 or above who apply for staying in Indonesia.

Duration of Stay: 1 Year
Requirements:

  • Sponsor letter from the sponsor which is a travel agency,
  • Copy of valid nationality passport with at least 18 (eighteen) months validity,
  • Company business license and tax ID number of a travel agent,
  • Curriculum vitae, history of employment and education of foreigner,
  • A Proof, by pension agency or bank of origin country or of Indonesia, of having at least
    US 1500 (one thousand five hundred dollars) per month to meet the need in Indonesia,
  • Health insurance, life insurance, and civil law responsibility to a third party in the origin country or Indonesia,
  • A proof of accommodation in Indonesia by purchasing accommodation at least USD 35.000 (thirty-five Thousand dollars) or rent per month,
  • Statement to employ at least 2 (two) Indonesian.

Temporary Stay Visa for Work and Holiday – C320

This type of visa can be used for educational, tourism, health, social, sport, and cultural art activities. Currently eligible only for Australian passport holders.

Duration of Stay: Valid for 1 Year
Requirements:

  • Sponsor letter from the sponsor,
  • Recommendation letter issued by the immigration agency of origin country,
  • Education certificate issued by a university or same level education institution for those who are already graduated or reference letter as an active university student at least 2 (two years completed by student card issued by the university),
  • Return ticket or proof of having fund equivalence with the ticket,
  • Copy of valid nationality passport with at least 18 (eighteen) months validity,
  • Evidence of having cost living of he or she and or while in Indonesia,
  • 2 (two) colored passport photo sized 4 cm x 6 cm with white background.

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FAQ

In general, PMA stands for Foreign Direct Investment while PMDN stands for Domestic Direct Investment. From the perspective of the meaning, in short, PMA is an investment activity to conduct business in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia which carried out by foreign investors, both those who use foreign capital wholly or in joint ventures with domestic investors. Then, PMDN is an investment activity to conduct business in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia which carried out by domestic investors using domestic capital.

Basically, subjects in domestic investors are Indonesian citizens (WNI), Indonesian business entities, the Government of Indonesia, or regions that make investments in the territory of Indonesia. Meanwhile, foreign investors are foreign citizens, foreign business entities, and/or foreign governments making investments in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia.

With the new regulations and system changes, the process of establishing a company, both PT PMDN or PT PMA, does not take a long time. It takes at least 10-15 working days after the complete document requirements are fulfilled.

Yes. To be able to carry out the establishment process of PT PMA, the authorized capital that must be written in the deed of establishment is Rp. 10 billion excluding the value of land and buildings. In making the deed of establishment, the Notary appointed by us will provide a statement letter to the shareholders who sign that they will deposit the said amount of capital. However, the statement will usually not include the fulfillment period. After the company is established, the company will carry out investment reporting on a regular basis which will later become one of the proofs for the company's activities with its capital.

Generally, the set-up company process is divided into 2 stages. Where, the first stage is the establishment stage. Where at this stage, you will process your company's basic documents and permits, such as: deed of establishment, legalization document, Company NPWP (Taxpayer ID Card), Business Identification Number, Company Bank Account Opening and other documents according to your sector and business field. Furthermore, the second stage is the operational stage. At this stage, before and/or during your company's operations, you are required to fulfill the company's obligations. Such as, payment of related taxes, fulfilling operational permits, reporting LKPM (Investment Activity Report), BPJS Employment and Health Registration, and other obligations according to the sector and business field.

BPJS stands for Social Security Administering Board, which is a special institution tasked with administering health and employment insurance for the public, civil servants, and private employees. BPJS has 2 types, namely: BPJS Healthcare and BPJS Employment. Where every registered company that has employees is required to register its employees in the BPJS program, both BPJS Healthcare and BPJS Employment.

LKPM stands for Investment Activity Report. It is a report on the progress of investment realization and problems faced by business actors that must be prepared and submitted periodically.

Yes, you do. When you do the establishment of a company, a correspondence address is fundamental. It is needed because later all correspondence documents from the government or related agencies will be sent to your company's office/correspondence address. In addition, a company is required to have a domicile which is one of the requirements for making a deed of establishment.

Do you have a location in mind where you plan to establish your company in general? For example, are you planning to do it in Bali, such as in Kuta, Ubud, Sanur or Jimbaran area? We have several specific place references that may help you determine the location of your company office. Just please let us know.

At the stage of the company establishment process, you are not required to come to Indonesia. Although it is no required to come, you may visit Indonesia with the visa which the service we can assist you to have it.

Some process in the establishment company can be carried out by giving your power of attorney to one of our team whom handles the process of establishing your company. Our team is experienced enough in their field therefore the necessary matters will be prepared and informed to you.