{"data":{"program":{"slug":"indonesia-retirement-visa-kitas","name":"Indonesia Retirement Visa (KITAS)","url":"https://www.imidaily.com/indonesia-retirement-visa-kitas/","country":"Indonesia","region":"Asia","program_type":"Independent Means Visa","status_granted":"Temporary Residency","min_investment_usd":0,"investment_options":["No Contribution Required"],"investment_range":"None","passive_investment":"N/A","min_annual_income_usd":18000,"income_range":"US$0-25,000","min_net_worth_usd":null,"max_years_validity":null,"max_years_extension":null,"annual_stay_days":183,"pr_or_citizenship_possible":false,"years_to_pr":5,"years_to_citizenship":5,"tax_residency_required_for_naturalization":"Yes","dual_citizenship":"Prohibited","visa_free_countries":71,"notable_visa_free":["Russia"],"settlement_blocs":[],"country_attributes":["Low taxes","High safety","Low cost of living","Mild climate"],"program_attributes":["Citizenship within 5 years"],"experts":[{"name":"Khatia Gelbakhiani","company":"Nomad Capitalist","profile_url":"https://www.imidaily.com/pro/khatia-gelbakhiani/","type":"IMI Pro"},{"name":"Nataša Branković","company":"Nomad Capitalist","profile_url":"https://www.imidaily.com/pro/natasa-brankovic/","type":"IMI Pro"}],"details":{"overview":"Indonesia’s Retirement Visa grants rights of settlement in Indonesia to those who can demonstrate they are able to financially support themselves without working in the country.\n\nAfter five years of residence in the country, the applicant is eligible for permanent residency. Those who physically spend the majority of the year inside Indonesia are also eligible for citizenship, provided they remain financially independent and have learned Bahasa Indonesia.\n\nIndonesia, however, does not permit dual citizenship.","how_to_qualify":"To qualify for Indonesia’s Retirement Visa (KITAS), foreign nationals aged at least 55 must demonstrate that they are capable of sustaining themselves throughout their stay in Indonesia without work. Suitable proof of the same can be a bank or a pension fund statement that shows financial security of at least $1,500 monthly or $18,000 annually.\n\nApplicants must also provide proof of accommodation in Indonesia, in the form of either a long-term rental agreement or a title deed to a residential property. If the property is purchased, it must have a minimum sales value of $35,000. If rented, the monthly rent amount must be at least $500 per month in the capital region of Jakarta, or the regions of Bandung and Bali, $300 on the islands of Java, Batam, and Medan, or $200 in other areas. The rental agreement should have a minimum duration of one year, and the applicant must present a statement indicating he intends to employ an Indonesian domestic helper or driver.","benefits":"- No investment or donation requirement\n- Path to citizenship\n- Lower cost of living\n- Lower taxes\n- Warm climate\n- Enhanced business access to large economies\n- Short processing time","citizenship_timeline":"The Indonesia Retirement Visa (KITAS) is valid for one year. Applicant who hold and renew their KITAS for five consecutive years are eligible to apply for a permanent stay permit (KITAP). The KITAP is valid for five years and can be renewed indefinitely.\n\nTo obtain the permanent residency (KITAP), the applicant needs the sponsorship of a travel agency, proof of funds, proof of accommodation, proof of employment of at least one Indonesian worker, and other administrative documents.\n\nApplicants who have resided permanently in Indonesia for five consecutive years – or intermittently for ten years – are eligible to apply for citizenship. Naturalization is contingent on mastery of Indonesian language.\n\nIndonesia does not permit dual citizenship.\n\nBrowse 195 countries’ paths to citizenship in the hyper-detailed [IMI Citizenship Catalog](https://www.imidaily.com/citizenship-catalog/).","legal_basis":"Applications for this program may be directed to **[The Directorate General of Immigration of Indonesia – The Tourism Department.](https://www.imigrasi.go.id/en/)**\n\nLegislation upon which this program is based Republic of Indonesia Visa Application for Elderly/Retired Travelers. Chapter 5; Article 39."}},"experts_ordering":"Order rotates daily so every listed professional takes turns at the top. Official Partners are listed before IMI Pros. Order does not indicate rank or quality.","as_of":"2026-11-12T18:23:22.556Z"},"meta":{"publisher":"IMI Daily","attribution":"Source: IMI Daily (https://www.imidaily.com). Free to use with credit to IMI Daily and a link to the item's url.","license":"https://www.imidaily.com/api/terms","disclaimer":"General information only, not legal, tax or investment advice. Rules change often; confirm with the official source or a licensed professional before acting.","generated_at":"2026-11-12T18:23:22.556Z"}}