Indonesia Introduces “Second Home” Program: 10-Year Visa for Those With Savings of US$129,000 or More
Indonesia joins the fray of Southeast Asian countries hoping to attract affluent, location-independent long term guests.
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.
After 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.
Indonesia, however, does not permit dual citizenship.
Program Type | Independent Means Visa |
Time to citizenship | 5-10 years |
Time to permanent residency | 5 years |
Minimum investment | None. Proof of income and of accommodation needed |
Physical presence requirement | None at temporary residency stage |
Application processing time | 2-3 weeks |
Citizenship grants visa-free travel to | 71 destinations |
Contribution types available | No investment required |
General program requirements
To qualify for Indonesia’s Retirement Visa (KITAS), foreign nationals 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.
Applicants 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.
Program benefits
Requirements to qualify for citizenship
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.
To 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.
Applicants 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.
Indonesia does not permit dual citizenship.
Applications for this program may be directed to:
The Directorate General of Immigration of Indonesia – The Tourism Department.
Legislation upon which this program is based:
Republic of Indonesia Visa Application for Elderly/Retired Travelers.
Chapter 5; Article 39.
No statistics available yet for this program.
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