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Indonesia

Allows stays up to 30 days, extendable for another 30 days.

Visa length

  • Tourist Visa (Visa on Arrival & e-Visa B213): Allows stays of up to 30 days, extendable once for another 30 days.
  • Temporary Resident Visa (KITAS - Limited Stay Permit): Typically valid for 6 months to 2 years, depending on visa type (e.g., work, student, investor, spouse).
  • Permanent Resident Visa (KITAP - Permanent Stay Permit): Grants 5-year validity, renewable indefinitely.

Visa cost

  • Tourist Visa: Visa on Arrival costs approximately $35. e-Visa fees vary but start from $50.
  • Temporary Resident Visa (KITAS): Costs range from $150 to $1,200, depending on visa type.
  • Permanent Resident Visa (KITAP): Application fee is approximately $600.

Visa extension

  • Tourist Visa: Visa on Arrival can be extended once for 30 days.
  • Temporary Resident Visa (KITAS): Renewable as per visa type and duration.
  • Permanent Resident Visa (KITAP): Renewable every 5 years.

Visa processing time

  • Tourist Visa: Visa on Arrival is issued immediately; e-Visas take 3 to 10 business days.
  • Temporary Resident Visa (KITAS): Processing takes 2 to 8 weeks, depending on visa type.
  • Permanent Resident Visa (KITAP): Processing time is approximately 3 to 6 months.

Who can apply?

  • Tourist Visa: Available to most nationalities; check eligibility for Visa on Arrival.
  • Temporary Resident Visa (KITAS): Individuals with work contracts, students, investors, or foreign spouses.
  • Permanent Resident Visa (KITAP): Foreigners married to Indonesians, long-term investors, or retirees.

Where to apply?

Applications can be submitted at Indonesian embassies, consulates, or online through the official immigration portal.

How to apply:

  1. Complete the online application or visit an Indonesian consulate.
  2. Provide required documents (passport, photos, financial proof, sponsor letters if applicable).
  3. Pay the visa fee.
  4. Schedule an appointment (if necessary) for biometrics.
  5. Wait for processing and receive visa approval.

Minimum income requirements

  • Tourist visas do not have specific financial requirements.
  • KITAS applicants must show proof of sufficient income (varies by visa type).
  • KITAP for retirees requires a monthly income of at least $1,500.

Popular cities

  • Jakarta – The capital, Indonesia’s business and political hub.
  • Bali – A world-famous island known for tourism and digital nomads.
  • Yogyakarta – A cultural city with temples and heritage sites.
  • Surabaya – Indonesia’s second-largest city, known for business and industry.
  • Bandung – A cool-climate city with fashion, arts, and education hubs.

Minimum income requirements

  • Bahasa Indonesia – The official language spoken nationwide.
  • English – Widely spoken in tourist areas and business sectors.
  • Regional languages such as Javanese, Sundanese, and Balinese.

Average internet speeds

  • Fixed broadband: Average download speed of approximately 35 Mbps.
  • Mobile internet: Average download speed of around 25 Mbps.