Residence in Indonesia: permits and requirements
Living legally in Indonesia is possible through 6 permit types: work, investment, other, family, permanent, study. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
Limited Stay Permit (ITAS - Izin Tinggal Terbatas) for Employment
Residence type #1 of 6
Temporary residence permit for foreigners legally employed in Indonesia, issued within the country.
Requirements
- Work permit (IMTA) from the Ministry of Labor
- Employment contract with a registered Indonesian company
- Approved 'TKA' (Foreign Worker) position
- Medical certificate
- Clean criminal record
- VITAS entry visa (work visa) converted to an ITAS
- The company must pay the DPKK (compensation fund)
Documentation
- Valid passport
- ITAS application form
- Original work permit (IMTA)
- Employment contract
- Company registration certificate
- Medical certificate
- Criminal record certificate (Indonesian SKCK)
- Passport-size photos
- Proof of DPKK payment (compensation fund)
Frequently asked questions about residence in Indonesia
How many types of residence permits are there in Indonesia?
Indonesia offers 6 residence permit types, grouped into the categories work, investment, other, family, permanent, study. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in Indonesia last?
Durations vary by permit type: 6 months to 2 years renewable; 5 years or 10 years (per category and investment amount); 5 or 10 years renewable; 1 to 2 years renewable (can convert to ITAP after 5 years). The exact details of each type appear in the corresponding fact sheet.
Can residence permits in Indonesia be renewed?
Yes. All residence permit types of Indonesia (6 in total) are renewable before their expiration, according to the rules of each program.
What documentation is usually required to reside in Indonesia?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: Formulario de solicitud; Certificado médico; Certificado de antecedentes penales; Passport-size photos; Valid passport. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Does residence in Indonesia lead to nationality?
Yes, through the Naturalization by residence pathway, which requires 5 consecutive years (or 10 non-consecutive years) of legal residence. The complete requirements are in the nationality fact sheet of Indonesia.
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