Are you currently living in Bali or dreaming of moving here one day? Or maybe you’re just planning a short getaway or something in between? No matter your intentions, you’ll need the right visa to make it happen. To help you navigate your options, here’s Bali Solve’s comprehensive 2024 guide to the various visas available in Indonesia. Understanding your choices will make planning your stay on this beautiful island much smoother.
- Free 30-Day Entry Visas
Post-pandemic, this option is only available to citizens of ASEAN countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam).
No visa is required, and you’ll receive a 30-day entry stamp upon arrival at no cost.
However, this stay cannot be extended, and travelers must leave Indonesia within 30 days, or they’ll face overstay penalties. - Holiday Visa: Visa on Arrival (VOA and e-VOA)
This visa is accessible to citizens from over 90 countries (check the complete list on our VOA page: click here).
You can apply for the eVOA (index B1) on the official Immigration website before your trip or get the VOA upon arrival.
The VOA grants a 30-day stay, which can be extended for an additional 30 days.
To extend your stay, contact us at least 1-2 weeks before your visa expires for assistance. - Single-Entry Visit Visas
Various Single-Entry Visit Visas offer between 60 to 180 days of stay in Indonesia, including extensions. These visas must be used within 90 days of issuance and become invalid once you leave the country. Popular types include:
Tourism (Index 211A): Allows for a 60-day stay and can be extended twice, up to a total of 180 days. It is intended for tourism purposes only, so working is not permitted. This visa is popular for long-term visitors due to its convenience and cost. More details can be found here. - Business Visit (C2): For business activities, valid for 60 days with up to two extensions (totaling 180 days). However, this visa does not allow for earning income but is suited for exploring business opportunities.
- Company Internship (C22B): A 180-days visa for unpaid internships in Indonesian companies. Holders cannot receive any income, and applicants must have an internship agreement from a sponsoring Indonesian company. This visa can be extended for up to a year without leaving Indonesia.
- Invited Event Participant (C10): For speakers, lecturers, or presenters at events. Payment is allowed for one-time events only.
- Music Performer (C7A): For musicians performing at events, with payment allowed.
- Music Performer Crew (C7B): For support crew members of music events, also eligible for payment.
- Multiple-Entry Visit Visas
These visas work similarly to Single-Entry Visit Visas, with the key difference being that you can enter and leave Indonesia multiple times without invalidating the visa. However, you must enter Indonesia within 90 days of the visa being issued.- Tourism (D1) and Business (D2): These visas allow stays of either 1, 2, or 5 years, with each visit being limited to 60 days. You can extend your stay twice, with each extension lasting 60 days, making for a total of 180 days per visit. After reaching the 180-day limit, you must leave Indonesia but can re-enter at any time. Earning income while on this visa is prohibited. For further information, please visit our detailed guide here.
- Pre-Investment (D12): The D12 visa permits an initial stay of 180 days, with the possibility to extend for an additional 180 days without leaving the country, allowing for a full year’s stay. You can leave Indonesia anytime, and each re-entry grants another 180-day stay. This visa is a top choice for business travelers in 2024 due to its extended stay benefits. To apply, contact our team for assistance.
- KITAS/ITAS – Short-Term Residency
KITAS is a short-term residency visa with varying durations and requirements depending on its purpose.- Remote Worker KITAS (E33G): Specifically for digital nomads earning over $60,000 annually from a non-Indonesian employer, this visa grants up to a 1-year stay in Indonesia. For more details, check out our Remote Worker Visa page.
- Investor KITAS (E28A): Ideal for those establishing or investing in Indonesian companies, offering a stay of up to 2 years. Eligibility requirements have been updated this year. See our full guide for more information.
- Working KITAS (C312): A work permit for employees of Indonesian companies, available for either 6 months or 1 year, depending on the position. This visa must be sponsored by an Indonesian company.
- Retirement KITAS (E31F): Available for those 55 years and older, the Retirement KITAS offers a 1-year stay, renewable for up to 5 years.
- Family Dependent KITAS (E31B, E31E, E31H): Matches the duration of the primary KITAS holder and allows family members to join them in Indonesia. It’s a convenient option for spouses, children, or parents of KITAS holders.
- Student KITAS (E30): A visa for students, valid for 1 year and renewable based on the length of the educational program. Contact your educational provider in Indonesia to check if you qualify.
- Spousal KITAS (E31A): Available to spouses of Indonesian citizens, this visa is valid for 1 year and renewable for up to 5 years.
For more detailed information on KITAS requirements, visit our blog or check our services page.
- KITAP – Permanent Stay Permit
To obtain a KITAP, you must hold and renew a KITAS under the same sponsor multiple times. Although KITAPs are harder to acquire, they offer significant benefits such as a 5-year residency, an Indonesian ID, and the ability to open a bank account. While you don’t have to renew the stay permit annually, the KITAP re-entry permit must be renewed every 2 years.
Final Thoughts
As you can tell, there’s a visa option for every situation and requirement. If you want to explore any of these possibilities further, our team is here to guide you with our expertise and personalized support. Feel free to reach out to our friendly team on WhatsApp or stop by our office in Umalas
Let’s work together to make your Bali visit or stay a reality!
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