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.
Key Points about KITAS:
Validity: Issued for 2 years.
Residence: Allows you to stay in Bali for 2 years without leaving + provides a multiple-entry visa for those who love to travel.
Extension: Can be extended for another 2 years.
Tax Benefit: Reduces your income tax from 20% to 10%.
Management Requirement: Necessary for managing the company.
Long-term Residency: After using two KITAS (2+2), you can apply for a 5-year residency permit and eventually for Indonesian citizenship.
Family Inclusion: Allows you to issue additional residence permits for family members for 1 to 2 years.
Main Requirements for Obtaining KITAS:
1 - Sponsor: You must have a sponsor (in this case, your Bali company).
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?
STEP 1 - Company Registration
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.
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
At this stage, you'll need to provide:
Your passport
An address in Indonesia
A phone number linked to WhatsApp for communication (preferably an Indonesian number)
Documents related to the company, along with copies of your passport, will be sent to the immigration office for the initial investor visa issuance.
At this point, they may request a bank statement showing a minimum balance (from $5,000) and possibly an additional sponsor from Bali.
We assist in resolving any questions at this stage and initiate the process.
STEP 3 - Receiving and Activating the Investor Visa
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.
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.
IMPORTANT!!!
Do not purchase tickets to Bali until the visa is issued.
There have been known cases of investor visa rejections due to:
Your country of residence.
Previous immigration violations by the applicant.
Incorrect information in the passport, etc.
STEP 4 - Activating the Visa and Obtaining the KITAS
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.
THAT'S IT! Now you can manage your company, obtain a tax number for the director, and hire employees.
IN EMERGENCY CASES, THE KITAS CAN BE OBTAINED FASTER! In this case, please contact us for a customized cost estimate.
The cost for obtaining the INVESTOR KITAS within 2 working weeks, including English-speaking support, is 16,000,000 IDR + $150 consular fee (approximately $1,400 USD).
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