# Indonesia — Residency & Citizenship Conditions

> Source: https://residencyradar.org/conditions/indonesia.html | Last checked: 2026-10-12 | Last updated: 2026-10-11

## Quick answer

- Passive income / no work: Second Home Visa (E33): IDR 2 billion deposit or qualifying property (5 or 10 yr) [source: https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/]
- Remote workers: Remote Worker Visa (E33G): Foreign employment/income evidence (1 yr) [source: https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/]
- Investment: Golden Visa: US$350,000 (5 yr) / US$700,000 (10 yr) individual; US$2,500,000/5M company (5 or 10 yr) [source: https://www.imigrasi.go.id/]
- Skilled workers: Work KITAS / Golden Visa (talent): Job offer; specialist skills (1–5 yr) [source: https://www.imigrasi.go.id/]
- Founders: Investor KITAS (E28 series): Qualifying investment in Indonesian company (1–5 yr) [source: https://www.imigrasi.go.id/]
- Citizenship by naturalisation: 5 years of legal residence

## 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. ^[https://www.imigrasi.go.id/]

## Residency Programs

| Type | Official Program | Key Conditions | Duration | Detail |
|------|-----------------|----------------|----------|--------|
| investment_residency | Golden Visa | US$350,000 (5 yr) / US$700,000 (10 yr) individual; US$2,500,000/5M company | 5 or 10 yr | [[#investment-residency]] |
| passive_income_residency | Second Home Visa (E33) | IDR 2 billion deposit or qualifying property | 5 or 10 yr | [[#passive-income-residency]] |
| digital_nomad_visa | Remote Worker Visa (E33G) | Foreign employment/income evidence | 1 yr | [[#digital-nomad-visa]] |
| highly_skilled_employment | Work KITAS / Golden Visa (talent) | Job offer; specialist skills | 1–5 yr | [[#highly-skilled-employment]] |
| startup_entrepreneur | Investor KITAS (E28 series) | Qualifying investment in Indonesian company | 1–5 yr | [[#startup-entrepreneur]] |
| employment_residency | Work KITAS (ITAS) | Job offer; employer + work permit | 1 yr, renewable | [[#employment-residency]] |
| student_residency | Student KITAS | Enrollment in accredited institution | Course duration | [[#student-residency]] |
| family_reunification | Family KITAS (dependant) | Family tie to KITAS/KITAP holder | Tied to sponsor | [[#family-reunification]] |
| retired_residency | Retirement KITAS | Age 55+; income/proof of funds | 1–5 yr | [[#retired-residency]] |
| citizenship_by_investment | Not available | — | — | — |

## 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. ^[https://kemlu.go.id/files-service/storage/childmenu/additional_file/1729524087671671775b15a_Indonesian_Golden_Visa.pdf]
- **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. ^[https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/]
- **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. ^[https://www.imigrasi.go.id/]
- **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. ^[https://bphn.go.id/data/documents/lawoncitizenship.pdf]
- **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). ^[https://www.pajak.go.id/]
- **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.

## Country Snapshot

| Field | Value | Source / Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Population | ~278,000,000 (2023) | [World Bank](https://data.worldbank.org/country/indonesia) — hard/official |
| Main religion | Islam (~87%) | [CIA World Factbook](https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/indonesia/) — hard/official |
| Main language | Bahasa Indonesia | [CIA World Factbook](https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/indonesia/) — hard/official |
| Main city (capital or largest) | Jakarta (capital; moving to Nusantara) | [CIA World Factbook](https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/indonesia/) — hard/official |
| On the coast? | Yes — largest archipelago, ~54,700 km coastline | Geographical fact [soft/estimate] |
| Tourism impact in season | High — Bali peaks Jul–Aug & Dec–Jan | [soft/estimate] |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | ~$15,800 (2023) | [World Bank](https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD?locations=ID) — hard/official |
| Median net monthly salary | ~IDR 6,000,000 (~$380) | [Numbeo](https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Indonesia) [soft/estimate] |
| Cost of living index | ~35 (NYC=100) | [Numbeo](https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Indonesia) [soft/estimate] |
| Monthly rent, 1-bedroom apartment | ~IDR 4,000,000 (~$250) city centre | [Numbeo](https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Indonesia) [soft/estimate] |
| Effective personal tax rate for remote workers | 5%–35% progressive (residents) | [DJP](https://www.pajak.go.id/) [soft/estimate] |
| Remote-work / self-employment residence available? | Yes — Remote Worker (E33G) & Second Home (E33) | See [[#digital-nomad-visa]] |
| Years to citizenship | 5 years continuous (10 non-continuous) | See [[#citizenship]] |
| Maximum permitted absence during residence | KITAS: prolonged absence can complicate renewal; no formal day-limit | See [[#citizenship]] |
| Passport strength after citizenship | 74 visa-free destinations (Henley Q3 2025, rank 66) | [Henley & Partners](https://www.henleyglobal.com/publications/global-mobility-report/2025-july) — hard/official |
| Rule of Law Index | ~0.52 (rank ~68/142, WJP 2024) | [WJP](https://worldjusticeproject.org/rule-of-law-index/global/2024) — hard/official |
| Freedom House score | 56/100 (Partly Free) | [Freedom House](https://freedomhouse.org/country/indonesia/freedom-world/2025) — hard/official |
| Average annual sunshine hours | ~2,700 h (Jakarta) | [Current Results](https://www.currentresults.com/Weather/Indonesia/sunshine-annual-average.php) — hard/official |
| Average annual temperature | ~27 °C | [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indonesia#Climate) — hard/official |

## Country Card

### General description
Indonesia is the world's fourth-most-populous country and largest archipelago, spanning ~17,000 islands between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is a major economy and the world's most popular tropical nomad/retirement base (especially Bali), with a fast-expanding residence menu: Golden Visa (5–10 yr), Second Home Visa, Remote Worker Visa, and retirement KITAS — plus a 5-year path to citizenship.

### Well-known strong points
- Golden Visa and Second Home Visa give 5–10 year stays without a local sponsor
- Bali is a world-class digital-nomad and retirement hub
- Low cost of living (Numbeo index ~35)
- Warm climate, rich culture, huge coastline and diving/cruising grounds
- Growing economy and improving infrastructure

### Well-known problems
- No dual citizenship; naturalization requires renunciation and Indonesian language
- Second Home Visa's IDR 2 billion deposit is a high bar for many
- Frequent and sometimes unclear immigration rule changes
- Bureaucracy (KITAS/KITAP processes) and uneven local-work enforcement
- Infrastructure gaps (traffic, flood risk in Jakarta)

## Status
- **Last monitored**: 2026-10-12
- **Recent changes known**: Golden Visa launched Jul 2024 (5–10 yr tiers); Remote Worker E33G and Second Home E33 visas active.
- **Watch items**: Golden Visa uptake; possible dual-citizenship reform for diaspora (discussed since 2024).

## Official and primary sources
- https://www.imigrasi.go.id/
- https://kemlu.go.id/files-service/storage/childmenu/additional_file/1729524087671671775b15a_Indonesian_Golden_Visa.pdf
- https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/