Bridging Visa: Switch Status Without Leaving Indonesia
The Bridging Visa (Izin Tinggal Peralihan) is a 60-day transitional status for those already in Indonesia awaiting approval of a new stay permit. It removes the biggest fear of changing visas: your old status ends, the new one is still in review — and no overstay fine accrues. Onshore only: leave the country and the status is void.
Updated: 25 August 2026 · Verified by the Malina Visa team
What it is and why it exists
There used to be a grey zone between "old visa expired" and "new one issued": either a visa-run flight or overstay fines of IDR 1,000,000 a day. Since April 2024, under regulation Permenkumham No. 11/2024, you file for the new status and receive a Bridging Visa alongside it — then wait for the decision legally, in-country, for up to 60 days. It is not a standalone visa to prolong a holiday: it is granted only together with an application for a new status, most often a KITAS.
Who it suits
- ✓Moving from a visit visa (eVOA, C1, C2, D1/D2, D12) to a KITAS without leaving — the classic scenario
- ✓Re-issuing the E33G KITAS: the status is not extendable, and Bridging covers the gap between the "old" and "new" year — since 2026 the E33G can be processed onshore
- ✓Changing KITAS category or sponsor — for example, moving from a D12 to an Investor KITAS after setting up a PT PMA
- ✓KITAS/KITAP holders transitioning between statuses
Not every scenario qualifies — eligibility depends on the current and the target category. A borderline case is best assessed before filing, not after a refusal.
How it works: 4 steps
A Bridging Visa is never filed "empty" — the complete document package for the target KITAS or other permit is required.
No later than 3 days before your current status ends; better a week or more ahead so the paperwork is ready in time.
From this moment you are legal even if the old visa has expired. No exits: the status is valid only inside Indonesia.
Approved — you activate the new KITAS and carry on. Refused — the terms of the previous permit apply, and departure deadlines must be counted immediately.
What to keep in mind
- ✓60 days is the ceiling: plan the process so the new status is approved in time
- ✓Exiting cancels the Bridging Visa — business trips and visa runs are off during the transition
- ✓It is not a guarantee: immigration reviews the documents and the sponsor separately
- ✓All payments go through the official state system at published tariffs; "extra fees" are a red flag
How every visa type extends — in our extension guide; what to do if the deadline has already passed — in the overstay article. Who a sponsor is and why you cannot file without one — in our sponsor explainer.
FAQ
Can I fly out of Indonesia on a Bridging Visa?
No. It is strictly an onshore status: leaving the country cancels it, and your application for the new status may be terminated.
Does a Bridging Visa guarantee the new status?
No. It only makes the waiting legal: immigration reviews the documents and the sponsor separately. If refused, the terms of the expired permit apply.
When should I apply?
Formally no later than 3 days before your current status ends, but in practice allow at least a week: the full document set for the new status must be ready.
Will I be fined if my old visa expires while the new one is in process?
No. That is the whole point: while the Bridging Visa is valid, no overstay accrues — even if the new status is approved after the old one expired.
We’ll move you to the new status without a flight
Tell us which visa you hold now and where you want to land — we’ll check whether a Bridging transition is possible and map the timeline.
KITAS & KITAP guide