How to Obtain a Residence Permit (KITAS) in Bali: Step by Step
Your company in Indonesia will be your sponsor for obtaining a Residence Permit (KITAS) on the island. This type of KITAS is called an Investor KITAS.
Steps to Open a Company
Learn more about opening a company here: - https://bali-legal.com/en/kitas-company-en.
Eligibility for Investor KITAS
The Investor KITAS is issued to all founders (investors) whose share in the company is at least 10% of the authorized capital, which must be a minimum of 10,000,000,000 IDR.
Important Note:
You cannot obtain a KITAS remotely. You must enter Bali at least once!
Key Points about KITAS:
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Validity: Issued for 2 years.
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Residence: Allows you to stay in Bali for 2 years without leaving + provides a multiple-entry visa for those who love to travel.
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Extension: Can be extended for another 2 years.
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Tax Benefit: Reduces your income tax from 20% to 10%.
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Management Requirement: Necessary for managing the company.
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Long-term Residency: After using two KITAS (2+2), you can apply for a 5-year residency permit and eventually for Indonesian citizenship.
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Family Inclusion: Allows you to issue additional residence permits for family members for 1 to 2 years.
Main Requirements for Obtaining KITAS:
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1 - Sponsor: You must have a sponsor (in this case, your Bali company);
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2 - Passport Validity: Your passport must be valid for more than 30 months at the time of application.
How to Obtain KITAS with Us in 2 Working Weeks?
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STEP 1 - Company Registration:
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You cannot obtain KITAS without a company. If you don't have your own business in Bali yet, read about how to open a company here: - https://bali-legal.com/en/kitas-company-en.
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Your company will be your sponsor for obtaining the residence permit (KITAS) for all co-founders (if necessary).
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STEP 2 - Submitting Documents to the Immigration Office: Issuing the Investor Visa:
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At this stage, you'll need to provide:
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Your passport;
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An address in Indonesia;
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A phone number linked to WhatsApp for communication (preferably an Indonesian number).
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Documents related to the company, along with copies of your passport, will be sent to the immigration office for the initial investor visa issuance.
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At this point, they may request a bank statement showing a minimum balance (from $5,000) and possibly an additional sponsor from Bali.
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We assist in resolving any questions at this stage and initiate the process.
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STEP 3 - Receiving and Activating the Investor Visa:
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Once your visa is approved by the immigration office, it will be sent to you electronically as a PDF file. Your "usage period" starts immediately after the visa is issued.
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Investor Visa Usage Period: 90 days from the date of issuance. This is the time allowed for you to activate the visa by entering Indonesia.
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IMPORTANT!!!
Do not purchase tickets to Bali until the visa is issued.
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There have been known cases of investor visa rejections due to:
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Your country of residence;
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Previous immigration violations by the applicant;
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Incorrect information in the passport, etc.
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STEP 4 - Activating the Visa and Obtaining the KITAS:
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Within 90 days, you must enter Indonesia using this visa. Upon arrival, you'll receive a sticker in your passport at the border, and within 1-2 days, your KITAS will arrive electronically via a convenient messaging app.
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THAT'S IT! Now you can manage your company, obtain a tax number for the director, and hire employees.
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IN EMERGENCY CASES, THE KITAS CAN BE OBTAINED FASTER! In this case, please contact us for a customized cost estimate.
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The cost for obtaining the INVESTOR KITAS within 2 working weeks, including English-speaking support, is 13,000,000 IDR + $550 consular fee (approximately $1,400 USD).
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