Work- and Stay permits and visas

Navigating Indonesia’s Visa and Permit System

Please note that each visa category has its own specific requirements, application process, and validity period. You can do it all yourself, and if you are accurate and even meticulous it is doable. So, go to the website https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/ for detailed information on each visa category and its eligibility criteria.

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  • Visas In Indonesia

Visas

Whether you are an expert, worker, student, investor, or simply visiting family, we have the visa category that suits your needs. From multiple-entry visas to visa exemptions and visa on arrival, we provide details on the requirements, application process, and costs for each category.

Explore below to discover the visa options and start planning your trip to Indonesia today! And if you need a consultant to guide you, just contact us.

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The BVK (Free Exemption Visa) has 8 categories that correspond to specific activities. These categories are as follows:

  1. Tourism (Index A1)
  2. Family (Index A1)
  3. Continuing travel to another country (Index A1)
  4. Business talks (Index A2)
  5. Attending meetings (Index A2)
  6. Purchasing goods (Index A2)
  7. Medical Treatment (Index A3)
  8. Government duties (Index A4)

The BVK (Free Exemption Visa) is only applicable to the following countries:

  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Philippines
  • Cambodia
  • Laos
  • Malaysia
  • Myanmar
  • Singapore
  • Thailand
  • Timor Leste
  • Vietnam

Citizens of these countries can enter Indonesia without a visa for the specified activities mentioned in the BVK categories.

The visa categories for the VKSK (Visa on Arrival) are as follows:
  1. Index A1: This category is for tourism, visiting family, and continuing travel to another country. It is a single-entry visit visa with a validity of 30 days. It can be obtained upon arrival in Indonesia at the airport or port.
  2. Index A2: This category is for business talks, attending meetings, and purchasing goods. Similar to Index A1, it is a single-entry visit visa with a validity of 30 days. It can be obtained upon arrival in Indonesia at the airport or port.
  3. Index A3: This category is for undergoing medical treatment. It is a single-entry visit visa with a validity of 30 days. It can be obtained upon arrival in Indonesia at the airport or port.
  4. Index A4: This category is for government duties. It is a single-entry visit visa with a validity of 30 days. It can be obtained upon arrival in Indonesia at the airport or port.

The visa categories for the Single Entry Visit Visa (VKSP) are as follows:
  1. Index C1: This category is for tourism, visiting family, and continuing travel to another country. It is a single-entry visa with a validity of 60 days. It can be used within 90 days from the date of issuance.
  2. Index C2: This category is for business talks, attending meetings, and purchasing goods. Similar to Index C1, it is a single-entry visa with a validity of 60 days. It can be used within 90 days from the date of issuance.
  3. Index C3: This category is for undergoing medical treatment. It is a single-entry visa with a validity of 60 days. It can be used within 90 days from the date of issuance.
  4. Index C4: This category is for government duties. It is a single-entry visa with a validity of 60 days. It can be used within 90 days from the date of issuance.
  5. Index C5: This category is for journalistic visits. It is a single-entry visa with a validity of 60 days. It can be used within 90 days from the date of issuance.
  6. Index C6: This category is for social purposes. It is a single-entry visa with a validity of 60 days. It can be used within 90 days from the date of issuance.
  7. Index C7: This category is for art and culture activities. It is a single-entry visa with a validity of 60 days. It can be used within 90 days from the date of issuance.
  8. Index C7A: This category is for artists and performers. It is a single-entry visa with a validity of 60 days. It can be used within 90 days from the issuance.
  9. Index C7B: This category is for supporting artists who perform (crew). It is a singleentry visa with a validity of 60 days. It can be used within 90 days from the date of issuance.
  10. Index C8A: This category is for athletes and other sporters. It is a single-entry visa with a validity of 60 days. It can be used within 90 days from the date of issuance.
  11. Index C8B: This category is for official purposes. It is a single-entry visa with a validity of 60 days. It can be used within 90 days from the date of issuance.
  12. Index C9: This category is for comparative studies, short courses, and short training. It is a single-entry visa with a validity of 60 days. It can be used within 90 days from the date of issuance.
  13. Index C10: This category is for giving lectures or attending seminars. It is a single-entry visa with a validity of 60 days. It can be used within 90 days from the date of issuance.
  14. Index C11: This category is for participating in international exhibitions. It is a single-entry visa with a validity of 60 days. It can be used within 90 days from the date of issuance.
  15. Index C12: This category is for pre-investment purposes. It is a single-entry visa with a validity of 60 days. It can be used within 90 days from the date of issuance.
  16. Index C13: This category is for joining transportation equipment located in Indonesian territory. It is a single-entry visa with a validity of 60 days. It can be used within 90 days from the date of issuance.
  17. Index C14: This category is for making films. It is a single-entry visa with a validity of 60 days. It can be used within 90 days from the date of issuance.
  18. Index C15: This category is for carrying out emergency and urgent work. It is a single-entry visa with a validity of 60 days. It can be used within 90 days from the date of issuance.
  19. Index C16: This category is for providing guidance, counseling, and training in industrial technology. It is a single-entry visa with a validity of 60 days. It can be used within 90 days from the date of issuance.
  20. Index C17: This category is for carrying out audits, production quality control, or inspections at company branches in Indonesia. It is a single-entry visa with a validity of 60 days. It can be used within 90 days from the date of issuance.
  21. Index C18: This category is for job candidates’ foreigners in work ability trials. It is a single-entry visa with a validity of 60 days. It can be used within 90 days from the issuance.
  22. Index C19: This category is for serving after-sales. It is a single-entry visa with a validity of 60 days. It can be used within 90 days from the date of issuance.
  23. Index C20: This category is for installing and repairing machines. It is a single-entry visa with a validity of 60 days. It can be used within 90 days from the date of issuance.
  24. Index C21: This category is for fulfilling summons in the judicial process. It is a single-entry visa with a validity of 60 days. It can be used within 90 days from the date of issuance.
  25. Index C22: This category is for apprenticeship. It is a single-entry visa with a validity of 180 days (! Note this, different from other single-entry visas!).

The visa categories for the Multiple Entry Visit Visa (VKBP) are as follows:
  1. Index D1: This category is for tourism, visiting family, and continuing travel to another country. It allows multiple entries and can be used until the visa validity period ends. The validity for each visit is 60 days.
  2. Index D2: This category is for business talks, attending meetings, and purchasing goods. Similar to Index D1, it allows multiple entries and can be used until the visa validity period ends. The validity for each visit is 60 days.
  3. Index D3: This category is for undergoing medical treatment. It allows multiple entries and can be used until the visa validity period ends. The validity for each visit is 60 days.
  4. Index D4: This category is for government duties. It allows multiple entries and can be used until the visa validity period ends. The validity for each visit is 60 days.
  5. Index D12: This category is for pre-investment purposes. It allows multiple entries and can be used until the visa validity period ends. The validity for each visit is 180 days.
  6. Index D14: This category is for making films. It allows multiple entries and can be used until the visa validity period ends. The validity for each visit is 60 days.
  7. Index D17: This category is for carrying out audits, production quality control, or inspections at company branches in Indonesia. It allows multiple entries and can be used until the visa validity period ends. The validity for each visit is 60 days.

The visa categories for the VITAS (Temporary Stay Visa) along with their corresponding validity periods:

  1. Expert (Index E23, Index E23T): Valid for up to 1 year.
  2. Worker (Index E23, Index E23T): Valid for up to 1 year.
  3. Joining to work on ships, floating equipment, or installations operating in Indonesian waters (Index E26): Valid for up to 6 months.
  4. Clergyman (Index E27): Valid for up to 1 year.
  5. Foreign investment (Index E28A, Index E28B, Index E28C, Index E28D): Valid for up to 1 year.
  6. Scientific research (Index E29): Valid for up to 1 year.
  7. Students, scholars or those attending education (Index E30): Valid for up to 1 year.
  8. Family unification (Index E31A, Index E31B, Index E31C, Index E31D, Index E31E, Index E31F, Index E31G, Index E31H): Valid for up to 2 years.
  9. Repatriation (Index E32C, Index E32D, Index E32A, Index E32B): Valid for up to 6 months.
  10. Second house (Index E33, Index E33A, Index E33B, Index E33C, Index E33G, Index E33E): Valid for up to 2 years.
  11. Foreign worker long distance (remote worker) (Index E33F): Valid for up to 6 months.
  12. Undergoing treatment (Index E34): Valid for up to 6 months.
  13. Ease of working while on holiday (Index E33E): Valid for up to 6 months.

The Transitional Residence Permit or Bridging visa
Foreign nationals holding visit visas applied through evisa.imigrasi.go.id are allowed to obtain limited stay permits without having to leave Indonesia. Likewise, holders of limited stay permits and permanent stay permits that can no longer be extended can obtain new residence permits without having to leave Indonesia

Indonesia ratified the policy on the bridging visa or the transitional residence permit on April 11, 2024. The transitional residence permit will be valid for 60 days, and is only valid onshore, namely for foreigners who are already within the Indonesian territory. 

Foreigners who apply for a change of status to a limited stay permit are eligible for this visa. Foreign nationals holding a transitional residence permit are not subject to overstay if their transitional residence permit application gets approved after their previous residence permit has expired.

To sign up for a transitional residence permit, foreigners can submit an application at evisa.imigrasi.go.id website and make an immigration fee payment no later than 3 days before the previous residence permit expires.

  • Working in Indonesia

RPTKA
(Rencana Penggunaan Tenaga Kerja Asing)

RPTKA is a work permit issued by the Indonesian Ministry of Manpower. It is required for foreign nationals intending to work in Indonesia for more extended periods, typically beyond six months. To obtain an RPTKA, the employing company in Indonesia must first obtain a Manpower Utilization Plan (RPTKA) approval from the Ministry of Manpower. This permit outlines the company’s need for foreign workers and specifies the number of foreign employees allowed.

  • Limited Stay Permit

ITAS
(Izin Tinggal Terbatas)

ITAS, or Limited Stay Permit, is a document issued by the Indonesian Immigration Directorate General. It enables foreign nationals to legally reside and work in Indonesia for a specific period, usually up to one year. The ITAS is usually sponsored by the employing company and is linked to the RPTKA. Applicants must provide necessary documents, including a valid passport, health insurance, and proof of employment.

  • Permanent Stay Permit

KITAP
(Kartu Izin Tinggal Tetap)

KITAP, or Permanent Stay Permit, is a long-term residence permit that grants foreign nationals the right to live and work in Indonesia without the need for further visa extensions. KITAP holders can stay in Indonesia indefinitely and enjoy many benefits, including the ability to own property and access social security schemes. To be eligible for a KITAP, individuals must have held an ITAS for a certain period, typically five years, and meet specific requirements set by the Indonesian government.

  • Exit and re-entering Indonesia

MERP
(Multiple Exit Re-entry Permit)

MERP is a permit that allows KITAP holders to exit and re-enter Indonesia multiple times without the need for a separate visa. It simplifies travel arrangements for KITAP holders who frequently travel abroad for business or personal reasons. The MERP is issued by the Indonesian Immigration Directorate General and must be obtained before traveling outside Indonesia.

Conclusion.

Navigating the visa and permit system in Indonesia is crucial for individuals seeking work and stay opportunities in the country. E-visas provide short-term stays, while RPTKA and ITAS enable foreign nationals to work and live in Indonesia for more extended periods. KITAP offers a permanent stay solution, while the MERP facilitates hassle-free travel for KITAP holders. Understanding the requirements and procedures associated with each permit is essential to ensure compliance with Indonesian immigration regulations and make the most of the employment opportunities in this dynamic nation.

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