How to get an Indonesia Retirement Visa?

• Open a bank account in Indonesia in their name
• Take part in driving classes (if needed) and get a local driving license
• Buy a car in their name
• Benefit from local prices and discounts

Who Can Apply for a Retirement Visa in Indonesia?

In order to apply for an Indonesia Retirement Visa, applicants must meet some requirements. First, there is an exception. Only applicants from the following countries can apply for an Indonesia Retirement Visa:

Here is a list of other requirements. Applicants:

• Have to be at least 55 years of age
• Cannot work in Indonesia
• Have to receive a pension (or other means of a source of income in Indonesia which does not need working). Their pension needs to be at least 18,000 USD/256572000.00 IDR per year.
• Must have health insurance in Indonesia
• Must sign a rental agreement for at least one year
• You have to hire an Indonesian maid/helper or driver

How to Apply for an Indonesia Retirement Visa?

In order to apply for an Indonesia retirement visa, applicants need a sponsor because applicants are not allowed to apply themselves. The best option is to hire an Indonesian retirement/travel agency to act as a sponsor. Not all agencies can act as sponsors. Agencies are valuable if appointed by the Tourism Department and the Directorate General of Immigration of Indonesia.

The agency has to apply to the Indonesian immigration authorities on behalf of applicants. The immigration authorities will inform the agency about how to lease an apartment, get health insurance, etc.

After the retirement visa application is approved, the Immigration Department of Indonesia will issue a written confirmation. Applicants have to send this confirmation to the Indonesian Embassy, which has jurisdiction over their country.

Then, applicants have to:

1. Make an appointment at the Embassy or visit their website to know about the application requirements and documents.
2. Collect all the documents.
3. Pay the fee for an Indonesia retirement visa. (The payment method may be varied, like paying in cash or through a bank.)
4. Submit the documents to the Indonesian Embassy (either in-person or by mail)
5. Go back to pick up their passport and documents when the Embassy reaches a verdict. The Embassy will mail the documents if applicants contact them by mail in the first place.

Once applicants receive the Indonesia retirement visa at the Embassy, they can travel to Indonesia using their entry visa. However, when applicants arrive in Indonesia, they have to go to the Immigration Office and apply for a KITAS. KITAS is a residence card that grants temporary immigration status to its holders. Therefore, applicants have to replace the entry visa they received at the Embassy with KITAS.

The retirement/travel agency should help during the process of applying for KITAS as well. However, applicants must show up at the Immigration Department Office because the immigration offices need applicants’ pictures and fingerprints.

Indonesia Retirement Visa Requirements

When applicants contact the Embassy, they will be informed about several documents they need to collect, such as:

• Copies of all the pages of the applicants’ passports. (must be valid for at least 18 months with at least six empty visa pages)
• Sponsorship Letter from the applicants’ retirement agency
• A letter from the applicants’. Applicants have to state that they will not work in Indonesia and will hire an Indonesian maid. They also have to declare that they have found a living place in Indonesia.
• A copy of the applicants’ health and life insurance policy
• Suppose applicants intend to rent a living place. In that case, they have to divulge their rental agreement with some information about the landowner like name, a copy of the landowner’s KTP (identity card), house/apartment address, and the rent amount.
• Evidence of sufficient financial funds, such as bank accounts or a pension statement.  Applicants must have at least 18,000 USD per year.
• Applicants’ Curriculum Vitae or CV
• Pictures (must be passport-size)

What Is the Duration of a Retirement Visa for Indonesia?

A Retirement KITAS (Indonesia Retirement Visa) is valid for a year. This visa can be renewed for up to five years, but it must be restored annually.

What is an Indonesia Retirement KITAP?

When a retiree renews their KITAS for five consecutive years, they become eligible for KITAP. KITAP is a permanent residence permit. It is valid for five years, and retirees can renew it every five years.

What are KITAP Requirements?

Applicants need the sponsorship of a tourist/travel agency again. Their agency will apply to the Immigration Department. Applicants/retirees need the following documents to apply for a KITAP:

• A Letter of Sponsorship (from the tourist travel agency)
• Applicants’ last KITAS
• Applicants’ original passport and a copy
• The license and tax number of the travel agency
• Applicants’ Curriculum Vitae or CV
• Pictures (must be passport-size)
• Evidence of sufficient financial funds, such as bank accounts or a pension statement.   Applicants must have at least 18,000 USD per year.
• Evidence of a living place in Indonesia
• Evidence showing the applicants have employed an Indonesian maid/ helper during their stay

Let’s sum up…

Indonesia offers a retirement visa for retirees who want to relax in this beautiful country. In this article, we explained different steps, such as finding a sponsor, how to acquire an entry visa, and a KITAS to stay in Indonesia for up to five years. You can also find out about other countries’ visas by visiting the top menu.