Moving to Indonesia
8 routes for people from the US, Canada and the UK, each checked against official sources. Find the one that fits, then check it with the source before you apply.
Keep your job, work remotely Rules need confirming
Indonesia / Bali digital nomad visa
E33G Remote Worker Special Residency Visa (KITAS)
Remote employees of foreign companies earning about USD 60,000 a year who want to live in Bali or elsewhere in Indonesia for a year.
- What you need
- Income of at least USD 60,000 a year from foreign sources (secondary sources; the official page shows no data). (USD 60,000 a year)
- Employment contract with a company registered outside Indonesia. Status of freelancers with client contracts is unclear.
- Bank statement for the last 3 months with at least USD 2,000. (USD 2,000)
- International health insurance (travel insurance reported as not accepted).
- Not for
- Working for Indonesian companies or clients
- Freelancers without a foreign employer (unclear)
- Where you apply
- Online. evisa.imigrasi.go.id.
- How long it takes
- Not verified.
- First permit
- 1 year, multiple entry.
- Renewal
- Sources conflict: some say not extendable (reapply), others say extendable online.
- Family
- Not verified.
Official page lists the visa but gives no data. USD 60,000 figure is consistent across secondary sources; extension rules and fees conflict.
Retire or live on savings
Indonesia / Bali second home visa
E33 Special Residency Visa (Golden Visa), formerly promoted as the Second Home Visa
People of any age who can keep USD 130,000 in an Indonesian state-owned bank (or own a USD 1 million apartment) and want 5 or 10 years in Bali or elsewhere in Indonesia.
- What you need
- Immigration guarantee within 90 days: at least USD 130,000 (or equivalent) in your own account at a state-owned bank, kept for the whole permit. (USD 130,000)
- Alternative guarantee: buy an apartment or condominium worth at least USD 1,000,000. (USD 1,000,000)
- Bank statement for the last 3 months with a minimum balance of USD 2,000. (USD 2,000)
- Passport valid 6+ months, recent photo, CV, travel itinerary.
- Not for
- Anyone needing to work for an Indonesian employer
- People who cannot lock up USD 130,000 for the permit term
- Where you apply
- Online. Online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id; no sponsor required.
- How long it takes
- 4 working days after payment (official).
- First permit
- 5 or 10 years from entry.
- Renewal
- Extendable online; total stay cannot exceed 10 years; convertible to another permit type.
- Family
- Family members may join, subject to immigration rules.
Retire or live on savings
Indonesia retirement visa (Silver Hair)
E33E 5-Year Retiree Special Residency Visa (Golden Visa)
Retirees aged 55+ with income of at least USD 3,000 a month who can deposit USD 50,000 in an Indonesian state bank.
- What you need
- Aged 55 or over. (55)
- Income or allowance of at least USD 3,000 a month. (USD 3,000 a month)
- Immigration guarantee: at least USD 50,000 deposited in your own account at a state-owned bank, proof within 90 days of entry. (USD 50,000)
- Bank statement for the last 3 months with a balance of at least USD 2,000. (USD 2,000)
- Not for
- Anyone under 55
- Anyone wanting to work
- Where you apply
- Online. evisa.imigrasi.go.id; no sponsor required.
- How long it takes
- Not stated.
- First permit
- 5 or 10 years from entry.
- Renewal
- Extendable online; total stay capped at 10 years.
- Family
- Not stated on the official page.
A job offer
Indonesia work permit
E23 Work Visa (work KITAS)
People hired by an Indonesian company that sponsors them and gets a Ministry of Manpower work permit.
- What you need
- Sponsoring Indonesian employer; work permit from the Ministry of Manpower.
- Bank statement for the last 3 months showing at least USD 2,000 (applicant or sponsor). (USD 2,000)
- Not for
- Remote workers for foreign companies (see E33G)
- Where you apply
- Online. Sponsor applies at evisa.imigrasi.go.id.
- How long it takes
- Not stated.
- First permit
- 180 days, 1 year or 2 years.
- Renewal
- Sponsor can extend online.
- Family
- Spouse and children can use E31B/E31E family visas.
Invest
Indonesia golden visa (individual investor)
E28C Capital Market Investor Visa (Golden Visa)
Individual investors who can put USD 350,000 into Indonesian government bonds, listed shares or mutual funds for a 5-year stay (USD 700,000 for 10 years).
- What you need
- 5-year stay: at least USD 350,000 in Indonesian government bonds, listed company shares, or mutual funds investing in listed companies. (USD 350,000)
- 10-year stay: at least USD 700,000 in those instruments, or an apartment/condominium worth at least USD 1,000,000. (USD 700,000)
- Bank statement for the last 3 months with at least USD 2,000. (USD 2,000)
- Not for
- People wanting a cash-deposit route (see E33)
- Where you apply
- Online. evisa.imigrasi.go.id; no sponsor needed.
- How long it takes
- 4 working days after payment (official).
- First permit
- 5 or 10 years.
- Renewal
- Extendable and convertible to other permits.
- Family
- Not stated on page read.
Study
Indonesia student visa
E30B Higher Education Student Visa
People admitted to an Indonesian university.
- What you need
- Admission to an Indonesian higher-education institution (sponsor). Full requirements not on the official page read.
- Not for
- Where you apply
- Online. evisa.imigrasi.go.id via the institution.
- How long it takes
- Not stated.
- First permit
- 1 or 2 years.
- Renewal
- While enrolled (not verified).
- Family
- Not verified.
Treaties and special cases
Indonesia spouse KITAS
E31A Family Visa: Spouse of an Indonesian National
Foreign spouses of Indonesian citizens.
- What you need
- Legal marriage to an Indonesian citizen, who acts as sponsor. Full document list not on the official page read.
- Not for
- Where you apply
- Online. evisa.imigrasi.go.id, sponsored by the Indonesian spouse.
- How long it takes
- Not verified.
- First permit
- 1 or 2 years.
- Renewal
- Renewable; can later be converted to permanent stay (ITAP), conditions not verified.
- Family
- Children use related E31 family visas.
Treaties and special cases
Bali tourist visa
B1 Visa on Arrival / e-VOA (30 days) and C1 Tourism Visitor Visa (60 days, extendable to 180)
Trial stays in Bali: 30 days on arrival (60 with one extension), or up to 180 days on a C1 visa arranged in advance.
- What you need
- B1 / e-VOA: 30 days, one 30-day extension; tourism and visits only. (30)
- C1: 60 days on arrival, extendable to a total of 180 days. (180)
- C1: bank statement for the last 3 months showing at least USD 2,000. (USD 2,000)
- Not for
- Any paid work for Indonesian people or companies
- Living long term
- Where you apply
- From home or inside the country. e-VOA online before travel or VOA at the airport; C1 online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id before travel. Arrival card required within 3 days before arrival.
- How long it takes
- e-VOA: usually quick (not stated).
- First permit
- 30 days (B1) or 60 days (C1).
- Renewal
- B1: one extension of 30 days. C1: extensions up to 180 days in total.
- Family
- Each traveller in their own right.