Indonesia Visa & Work Permit Complete Guide 2026 | KITAS, Second Home Visa & Bali

Indonesia is ASEAN's largest economy and is growing rapidly as a destination for digital nomads and expatriates, especially in Bali. Jakarta is a major Southeast Asian business hub with a large Japanese corporate presence in manufacturing, IT, and natural resources.

Main Visa Types

KITAS (Limited Stay Permit)

The primary permit for foreigners living and working in Indonesia.

• Work KITAS is applied together with RPTKA (Foreign Worker Utilization Plan) + Imta (Foreign Worker Employment Permit)
• Requires a sponsor (employer or Indonesian spouse)
• Validity: 1–2 years (renewable)
• Government fees (revised December 2024):
• Short-term (≤1 year): IDR 5,250,000 + USD 150
• Long-term (2 years): IDR 7,000,000 + USD 150
• Total cost including agent fees typically USD 500–1,500

Foreign Work Permit (RPTKA + Imta)

Applied by Indonesian companies wishing to hire foreigners.

• USD 1,200/year compensation fee (Danajamin category) per foreign employee
• Employers must verify that the target role is not on the restricted occupations list

B211A Visa (Business/Investment Visa)

60-day visa for business activities (meetings, inspections). Employment strictly prohibited.

• Can also use Visa on Arrival (VOA): USD 35, extendable up to 90 days

Second Home Visa

Long-term stay visa introduced in 2022.

• Requirement: IDR 2,000,000,000+ (approx. USD 130,000) in an Indonesian bank or equivalent asset proof
• Validity: 5 or 10 years (renewable)
• Employment not permitted (remote work for overseas clients is a grey area in practice)
• Application fee: approx. USD 200–300

Spousal KITAS & KITAP (Permanent Stay Permit)

• Easier path for those married to Indonesian citizens
• After 5 continuous years of KITAS, KITAP (permanent residency equivalent) may be applied for

Digital Nomad Scene in Bali

Indonesia currently has no official digital nomad visa. The two practical options are:

1. Tourist visa extension: Up to 60 + 60 = 120 days
2. Second Home Visa: High asset requirements but up to 10-year stay

Note: Working remotely on a tourist visa is technically illegal under Indonesian law — it exists in a grey zone.

Cost Summary

Pre-Move Checklist

1. Occupation restrictions: Many roles (including HR, recruitment, translation, and interpretation) are restricted to Indonesian nationals
2. Tax residency: 183+ days in Indonesia triggers tax residency; Indonesian-source income taxed at 5–35%
3. Bali rental market: Expat-oriented properties in Canggu/Seminyak can cost USD 1,000–3,000+/month — always verify current rates
4. Use an agent: KITAS applications involve complex paperwork; specialized agents (typically USD 200–500) are standard practice
5. No foreign land ownership: Foreigners cannot own land or buildings; limited right-of-use (Hak Pakai) arrangements exist in some cases

Indonesia's Bali lifestyle draws global interest, but work visa processes are complex. Thorough pre-arrival research and consulting a local immigration agent is strongly recommended.

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References

This article is based on the following official sources.

• e-Visa, KITAS & KITAP: Indonesia Immigration e-Visa Portal
• Second Home Visa: Second Home Visa Official FAQ (Immigration)