Indonesia
General visa requirements for travelling to Indonesia. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Work / Immigration visa (Work Visa - KITAS (Limited Stay Permit))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 4-8 weeks from complete application submission
- Fee
- IDR 3,000,000-8,000,000 (USD 200-550) plus DPKK fees USD 100-1,200/month
- Validity
- 6-24 months depending on position, renewable
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Requires Indonesian company sponsorship and approved RPTKA (Foreign Manpower Utilization Plan) from Ministry of Manpower. VITAS approved abroad must be converted to KITAS/ITAS within 7 days of arrival. Directors/Commissioners/Senior Managers can get 12-24 month permits; advisors typically limited to 6 months non-extendable. Multiple Re-Entry Permit (MERP) available for multiple exits/entries during validity.
Eligibility
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Employment
Must be employed by Indonesian company (PT/PT PMA) in specialized, managerial, or technical role not readily available in local labor market
Required status: Employment by Indonesian company in specialized role
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Age
Typically between 21-60 years old (retirement age)
Max age: 60; Min age: 21
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Health
Must be in good health and free from contagious diseases
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 3; Validity months: 18
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Photo
Count: 4; Specifications: Passport-style photo, color, recent, white background
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Sponsorship letter
Accepted sponsors: See policy note for sponsor details
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: VITAS and KITAS application forms
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Health exam
Validity months: 6
How to apply
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Document gathering
Employer obtains RPTKA approval from Ministry of Manpower (typically 2-3 weeks)
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Online application
Employer applies for VITAS (Temporary Stay Visa) through Indonesian immigration with RPTKA and IMTA
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Document submission
Submit passport, photos, employment contract, educational certificates, health certificate, and sponsor documents to Indonesian embassy/consulate
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Fee payment
Pay VITAS and work permit processing fees
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Processing wait
Wait for VITAS approval from Indonesian immigration
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Visa collection
Collect VITAS from embassy/consulate and travel to Indonesia
Work / Immigration visa (Digital Nomad Visa (Remote Worker Visa E-33))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 2-4 weeks
- Fee
- Approximately USD 100-200
- Validity
- 1 year (12 months)
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Introduced in 2024 for remote professionals working for overseas companies or their own foreign businesses while residing in Indonesia. Requires proof of foreign employment and minimum annual income of USD 60,000. Cannot work for Indonesian companies.
Eligibility
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Financial
Minimum annual income requirement of USD 60,000
Minimum funds: USD 60,000 annually
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Employment
Must work remotely for foreign company or own foreign business. Cannot work for or generate income from Indonesian entities.
Required status: Remote work for foreign company or own foreign business
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 18
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Passport-style, color, recent
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: USD 60,000 annual income; Months required: 6
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Indonesia; Minimum coverage: International health insurance coverage valid in Indonesia
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Rental agreement or hotel booking; Must cover full stay: No
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather employment contract/business proof, bank statements showing USD 60,000 annual income, health insurance, accommodation proof
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Online application
Complete E-33 digital nomad visa application on evisa.imigrasi.go.id
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Document submission
Upload passport copy, photo, employment documentation, financial proof, insurance, and accommodation details
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Fee payment
Pay digital nomad visa application fee
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing and approval
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Visa collection
Receive approved E-33 KITAS and travel to Indonesia