Indonesia residency & citizenship

Overview

Indonesia has rapidly built out its residence offering: the Golden Visa (5–10 year residence-by-investment, launched July 2024), the Second Home Visa (non-working long-stay, IDR 2 billion deposit), a retirement KITAS, and standard work KITAS. It is one of Southeast Asia's most popular bases for remote workers and retirees, especially Bali. Naturalization requires 5 years of continuous residence (10 non-continuous) and renunciation of prior nationality — dual citizenship is not recognized for adults. ^[1]

Residency Programs

Per-Program Detail

investment_residency

• Official name: Golden Visa (Visa Emas)
• Conditions: Individual investor — US$350,000 (5 yr) or US$700,000 (10 yr) in government bonds, listed shares, or mutual funds; or a flat/apartment ≥ US$1,000,000. Company founder (PT PMA) — US$2,500,000 (5 yr) / US$5,000,000 (10 yr). Corporate — US$25,000,000/50M. ^[2]
• Duration / renewal: 5 or 10 years.
• Path to citizenship: 5 years continuous residence (10 non-continuous).
• Official source: https://www.imigrasi.go.id/
• Community verdict: Works well — new but growing; ~1,274 visas issued by mid-2026.

passive_income_residency

• Official name: Second Home Visa (index E33 / E33F)
• Conditions: Non-working long-stay; IDR 2,000,000,000 (~US$125,000) deposit in a state-owned bank OR qualifying property. No age or pension requirement. ^[3]
• Duration / renewal: 5 or 10 years; no local sponsor.
• Path to citizenship: 5 years continuous residence.
• Official source: https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/
• Community verdict: Works well for high-net-worth long-stayers; no work rights.

digital_nomad_visa

• Official name: Remote Worker Visa (index E33G)
• Conditions: Proof of employment/income from foreign sources.
• Duration / renewal: 1 year.
• Official source: https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/
• Community verdict: Mixed — exists but many remote workers still use the Second Home or tourism/B211A routes; enforcement of local-work rules is uneven.

highly_skilled_employment

• Official name: Work KITAS / Golden Visa (global talent category)
• Conditions: Job offer from Indonesian employer; specialist skills/qualifications.
• Duration / renewal: 1–5 years.
• Official source: https://www.imigrasi.go.id/
• Community verdict: Works well.

startup_entrepreneur

• Official name: Investor KITAS (E28 series)
• Conditions: Qualifying investment in an Indonesian (PMA) company with defined ownership stake.
• Duration / renewal: 1–5 years (Golden Visa route 5–10).
• Official source: https://www.imigrasi.go.id/
• Community verdict: Works well.

employment_residency

• Official name: Work KITAS (ITAS)
• Conditions: Job offer; employer obtains work permit (RPTKA) and KITAS.
• Duration / renewal: 1 year, renewable; KITAP (permanent) after 5 years.
• Official source: https://www.imigrasi.go.id/
• Community verdict: Works well — standard route, employer-heavy process.

student_residency

• Official name: Student KITAS
• Conditions: Enrollment in accredited institution.
• Duration / renewal: Course duration.
• Official source: https://www.imigrasi.go.id/
• Community verdict: Works well.

family_reunification

• Official name: Family/dependant KITAS
• Conditions: Spouse/child of KITAS or KITAP holder.
• Duration / renewal: Tied to sponsor.
• Official source: https://www.imigrasi.go.id/
• Community verdict: Works well.

retired_residency

• Official name: Retirement KITAS (Silver Hair visa)
• Conditions: Age 55+; proof of pension/income and accommodation (lease), plus domestic helper if desired. ^[4]
• Duration / renewal: 1 year, renewable up to 5.
• Official source: https://www.imigrasi.go.id/
• Community verdict: Works well — popular in Bali; the Second Home Visa is the richer alternative.

citizenship_by_investment

Not available.

Citizenship

• Naturalization: 5 years continuous residence OR 10 years non-continuous; aged 18+; speak Bahasa Indonesia; accept Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution; no criminal sentence ≥1 year; renounce prior nationality. ^[5]
• Dual citizenship: Not recognized for adults (children may hold dual until age 18–21, then choose).
• Timeline: KITAS → KITAP (after 5 yrs) → naturalization.

Tax

• Individual income tax: Progressive 5%–35% (top rate on income > IDR 5 billion/yr). ^[6]
• Tax residency: 183 days or intent to reside; residents taxed on worldwide income; non-residents 20% withholding on Indonesia-source income.
• No special nomad regime; Digital Nomad Visa holders are expected to comply with Indonesian tax rules on locally-sourced income.

IT / Digital Nomad

Bali (Canggu, Ubud) is one of the world's largest digital-nomad hubs. Formal options: Remote Worker Visa (E33G, 1 yr) and Second Home Visa (E33, 5–10 yr, no work). Note that local work without a work permit is technically prohibited; enforcement is inconsistent. Strong coworking and internet in Bali/Jakarta.

Yacht / Maritime

World's largest archipelago (~17,000 islands). Major cruising grounds: Raja Ampat, Komodo, Bali. Marinas: Benoa (Bali), Marina Del Rey. Foreign-flagged yachts can obtain a temporary import permit; Indonesian flag registration available. Growing but still-developing yachting infrastructure.

Notes for RU Citizens

Russian nationals can access the Golden Visa, Second Home, and Retirement visas. Banking for RU nationals in Indonesia is more restricted post-2022. Bali has a large Russian-speaking community. Some RU citizens use the Second Home or Investor KITAS route.

Community Pulse

Indonesia is a top-3 global nomad/retirement destination. The Golden Visa and Second Home Visa are new and well-received but the Second Home IDR 2bn deposit is a high bar. Consistent community complaints: frequent visa rule changes and uneven enforcement of remote-work rules.