Secure Your Investor KITAS and Manage Your Indonesian Business From Within
Your investment in Indonesia deserves a residence solution that matches your commitment. Our expert team navigates every step of Investor KITAS requirements, ensuring you gain the right to live, work, and manage your business directly from Indonesia without the complexities of employee work permits or monthly contributions.
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Investor KITAS Explained
Investor KITAS provides foreign investors with legal residence authorization to live in Indonesia and actively manage their business investments. Unlike regular employment KITAS, Investor KITAS holders are exempt from DKP-TKA contributions and do not require separate work permits, since investors are not classified as employees but as company owners.
This specialized residence permit acknowledges your role as an investor rather than a worker, eliminating bureaucratic hurdles that employment-based residence requires. Valid for one or two years with renewal options, Investor KITAS allows you to oversee operations, attend meetings, manage staff, and make strategic decisions while maintaining full legal residence status throughout your investment period in Indonesia.
What to Do Before Applying for Your Investor KITAS
Start by ensuring your investment meets Indonesia’s minimum threshold requirements. Investor KITAS requires a minimum share investment of IDR 1.25 billion in your Indonesian company, or IDR 1 billion if you hold a dual role as investor and director, demonstrating substantial financial commitment to Indonesia’s economy.
Next, establish or verify your company’s complete legal structure and licensing. This involves:
- Confirming your company has obtained its NIB (Nomor Induk Berusaha) business registration number
- Securing all required business licenses through the OSS (Online Single Submission) system
- Verifying company Articles of Association are approved by the Ministry of Law and Human Rights
- Ensuring company tax ID (NPWP) and domicile letter are current and valid
- Preparing recent quarterly business activity reports (LKPM) demonstrating operations
- Confirming passport validity extends at least 20 months beyond your intended KITAS duration
Begin by deciding whether offshore or onshore application best suits your situation. Offshore processing allows you to obtain e-visa approval before entering Indonesia, while onshore processing is available if you’re already in Indonesia on a temporary visa and ready to convert to Investor KITAS status.
Key Benefits of Securing Investor KITAS in Indonesia
Investor KITAS removes the need for separate work authorization, allowing investors to operate legally without employee status or DKP-TKA obligations.
Grants the legal right to manage and oversee business operations, make decisions, and attend meetings without visa restrictions.
Available for one or two years with easy renewal, providing stability and eliminating frequent visa runs.
Offers clear legal residency, reduces overstay risks, and demonstrates long-term commitment to Indonesian authorities and business partners.
How Investor KITAS Application Works in Indonesia
Investment Verification & Company Documentation
- Confirm minimum investment threshold of IDR 1.25 billion (or IDR 1 billion for dual-role)
- Verify company has NIB and all required operational licenses through OSS
- Gather company Articles of Association with Ministry approval
- Compile company tax ID, domicile letter, and recent LKPM reports
- Ensure passport validity meets 20-month minimum requirement
- Choose offshore or onshore application pathway
Sponsorship Documentation Preparation
- Secure company sponsorship as the investing entity
- Prepare director’s ITAS/passport or local manager’s identity documents
- Compile company tax status letters and identification numbers
- Obtain recent vaccination records and health documentation
- Prepare 4×6 digital photographs meeting immigration specifications
- Gather proof of address and current visa status (if onshore)
Application Submission & Immigration Processing
- Offshore Route: Submit through online visa system for e-visa approval (7-10 working days), enter Indonesia within 90-day validity, then convert to full KITAS
- Onshore Route: Obtain BKPM recommendation letter (7-14 business days), submit immigration documents including original passport, complete in-person biometrics
- Attend immigration office for photograph and fingerprinting session
- Await approval from Directorate General of Immigration in Jakarta
KITAS Issuance & Residence Activation
- Receive passport return with approved KITAS authorization
- Complete online KITAS registration in immigration system
- Activate residence status and receive physical KITAS card
- Monitor expiration dates and plan renewal procedures 2-3 months in advance
- Maintain investment threshold and company compliance throughout KITAS validity
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