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Status Closure · ERP
Closing a KITAS with an ERP
01 · Who it is forYou have leftFor people who departed with the status still open.
02 · PriceIDR 1,500,000All-in. An EPO for those still here costs the same.
03 · Your partNoneHandled in Indonesia under your power of attorney.
Updated: 28 August 2026 · Verified by the Malina Visa team
ERP (Exit Re-entry Permit) is the procedure for closing a KITAS when you have already left Indonesia and the status stayed open. It is handled remotely: you are abroad, we file here.
Our all-in price is IDR 1,500,000. If you are still in the country, you need the other procedure — EPO.
How it works
| Procedure | Where you are | What happens | All-in price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERP | outside the country | the KITAS is closed remotely, without you | IDR 1,500,000 |
| EPO | in Indonesia | the KITAS is annulled, seven days to fly out | IDR 1,500,000 |
The price is identical; what differs is where it is filed and how much you have to do.
What to know
- Your presence is not required — everything is done in Indonesia under a power of attorney
- The KITAS is closed — the status is annulled exactly as with an EPO
- You cannot return on it — despite "re-entry" in the name
- A ticket and exit stamp are needed — proof that you actually left
About the name. The abbreviation misleads: historically "exit re-entry permit" meant permission to leave and come back. In KITAS-closing practice it refers to the offshore annulment procedure. If you plan to return, what you need is a new visa, not an ERP.
When closing a KITAS is mandatory
There are more situations than "leaving for good". Closing is required whenever the old status has to make way for a new one.
- Leaving Indonesia permanently — even with six months still left on the KITAS
- Changing KITAS type — say from an E33G to an investor KITAS once the company exists. The new status will not be issued while the old one sits in the system
- Changing employer — a work KITAS is not transferable between companies
- Closing the sponsoring company — liquidating the PT and closing the linked KITAS go together
Why it surfaces later
An unclosed KITAS does not stop you living abroad — it stops you coming back. While the status is active in the immigration database, no new visa can be issued, including an ordinary eVOA.
It comes to light at the worst moment: once the tickets are booked and the visa application is in. Unpicking the history after the fact costs more than closing the status calmly and early.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ERP cost?
IDR 1,500,000 all-in — the same as an EPO. The only difference between the two is where you are.
Do I need to be in Indonesia?
No. That is the whole point of an ERP: you are abroad while an agent or sponsor files here under your power of attorney.
Can I return on an ERP?
No. Despite the word "re-entry" in the name, this is a closing procedure, not a return one. A closed KITAS cannot be re-entered on — you need a new visa.
What is needed?
A ticket and an exit stamp, proving you actually left the country, plus a power of attorney and your KITAS documents.
I left a year ago and closed nothing. What now?
We arrange the ERP remotely. The sooner the better: while the status sits active, no new Indonesian visa can be issued, and that usually surfaces at the worst possible moment.
How is an ERP different from an EPO?
Only by where you are. An EPO is for people still in Indonesia, and it gives seven days to fly out. An ERP is for people who have already left, and it is done without them.
Useful reads
ServiceEPOIf you are still in IndonesiaGuideEPO and ERP explainedBoth procedures in fullVisaeVOA on arrivalFor entering after the status is closedKITASE33G for remote workersIf you are coming back long-termBusinessCompany closureIf the PT is closing tooAll typesVisa extensionIf the status can still be saved
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