The Investor Visa is one of the most attractive residence options in Indonesia, allowing foreign entrepreneurs and investors to legally establish and manage their businesses in the country. This visa offers long-term residency, business flexibility, and the potential path to permanent residence.
Basic Requirements
To obtain an Investor Visa in Indonesia, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Establish a foreign-owned company (PT PMA) in Indonesia.
- Minimum investment capital: Generally IDR 10 billion (around USD 650,000) as authorized capital.
- Hold an executive or managerial position in the company (e.g., Director or Commissioner).
- Demonstrate active or planned business operations.
- Open a company bank account in an Indonesian bank.
Types of Investor Visas
1-Year Investor KITAS
Valid for 12 months, renewable annually.
Suitable for investors in the early stages of project setup.
2-Year Investor KITAS
Granted to investors with higher capital ownership (usually over IDR 1 billion).
Provides longer stability and reduced renewal frequency.
Benefits and Advantages
- Exemption from Work Permit (IMTA): Investors do not need a separate work permit.
- Legal residence in Indonesia with easy renewal.
- Eligibility for Permanent Stay Permit (KITAP) after several years of continuous residence.
- Right to open bank accounts, own long-term property (Hak Pakai), and purchase vehicles.
- Option to bring family members under a Dependent KITAS.
- Valid passport copy.
- Company establishment deed (Deed of Establishment).
- Company license from OSS or BKPM.
- Proof of capital investment and shareholder ownership.
- Recent passport-size photo (white background).
- Residential address in Indonesia.
Typically 5 working days after submission of all complete documents.
At Al-Mardini– Indonesia, we provide complete support for company establishment and Investor Visa processing, including:
- Legal and business consultation to choose the best company type.
- Full company registration and licensing.
- Investor Visa and residence permit processing.
- Continuous post-approval support and compliance assistance