Visa & Immigration
KITAS and KITAP
Last updated: 2 October 2026
For living in Indonesia, not just visiting. A KITAS is a limited stay permit and a KITAP is the permanent version. Find the one that fits your situation.
Overview
Stay permits for people who live here
A KITAS lets you reside in Indonesia for one or two years at a time for a specific reason, such as investing, working, joining family or retiring. It is tied to a sponsor, usually your company or your spouse.
After holding the right KITAS for the qualifying period set for that category, usually three to five consecutive years with the same sponsor, you can apply for a KITAP, the permanent stay permit valid for five years and renewable.
Options
What sits under KITAS and KITAP
E28A
Investor KITAS
For shareholders of a PT PMA who want to live in Indonesia and run their own company.
E23
Working KITAS
For foreigners employed in a defined role by an Indonesian company sponsor.
E33G
Remote Worker KITAS
For remote professionals and digital nomads earning from outside Indonesia.
E31A
Spouse / Family KITAS
For spouses and dependants joining family who are settled in Indonesia.
E33
Second Home KITAS
A five or ten year stay for people who place qualifying funds in an Indonesian state bank or buy a qualifying property, without local employment.
E33F
Retirement KITAS
For applicants aged 55 and over who want to retire in Indonesia.
KITAP
Permanent Stay (KITAP)
The five year permanent permit for those who qualify after holding a KITAS.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a KITAS and a KITAP?
How long do I need a KITAS before I can apply for a KITAP?
Does a KITAS let me work in Indonesia?
Only the categories that include work rights. The working KITAS (E23) allows you to work for your sponsoring employer in the approved role. The investor KITAS (E28A) allows you to direct your own PT PMA. The remote worker KITAS (E33G) allows work for clients and employers abroad only. The second home, retirement and family permits do not allow local employment.
Can my family join me on my KITAS?
Yes. Spouses and dependent children can apply for dependent permits tied to the main holder’s permit and validity. Since December 2025 this also applies to family members of E33G remote worker permit holders.
Does a KITAS make me a tax resident in Indonesia?
Not sure which one you need?
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