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Visa Service · Residency
KITAS & KITAP
01 · KITASTemporary residenceA limited-stay permit — resident status for 1–10 years depending on type.
02 · KITAPPermanent residenceA 5-year auto-renewing card — the reward for years of continuous KITAS.
03 · Choice8 routesWork, investment, family, retirement, remote work, the stage — a status for every life.
Updated: 27 August 2026 · Verified by the Malina Visa team
A KITAS (ITAS) is Indonesia’s temporary residence permit: proper resident status with a bank account, a driving licence and life without visa runs. A KITAP is the next rung — permanent residence, reached through years of continuous KITAS.
There are several KITAS types, and choosing the right first status shapes the whole journey — all the way to permanence. All eight options are below; if you’re unsure which is yours, a short consultation saves months.
Key terms
- A KITAS is temporary residence; the basis depends on type: employer, company stake, family, age, income or capital
- All KITAS grant resident rights: banking, rentals, a licence; work rights belong only to the work, investor and artist types within their basis
- Renewals happen in-country, no exits required
- A KITAP is permanent: a 5-year card with automatic renewal
- The fastest KITAP route is the family line; others take several years of continuous status
Pick your KITAS
1 year · E33GRemote Worker KITASResidence for employees of foreign companies — work from Indonesia legally.5–10 yearsSecond Home KITASThe longest residence — via proof of capital, no employment strings.1–2 yearsInvestor KITASFor PT PMA shareholders and directors — run your own company.ResidenceFamily KITASFor spouses and children of Indonesian citizens and KITAS holders.Residence + workWork KITASThe only route to legal employment — through an employer.55+Retirement KITASAnnual residency for retirement living — with a path to permanence.PerformingArtist KITASLegal fees for musicians, DJs and performers.PermanentKITAPPermanent residence: a 5-year card without the annual routine.
Compare every option at once: terms, thresholds and work rights for KITAS, KITAP, Golden Visa and Second Home in our side-by-side comparison.
Frequently asked questions
How is a KITAS different from a KITAP?
A KITAS is temporary, with its own term and renewals. A KITAP is permanent: a 5-year card renewing automatically, ending the annual routine. You convert to a KITAP after years of continuous KITAS.
Which KITAS should I start with?
It depends on your basis: employed by a foreign company — E33G; building a business — D12 then investor; joining a spouse — family; 55+ — retirement. Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll orient you in one conversation.
Do KITAS grant the right to work?
Only the purpose-built ones: work (with the sponsoring company), investor (in your own company) and artist (within the contract). The rest are residence without Indonesian work rights.
Can I switch from one KITAS to another?
Yes — statuses convert when your basis changes, e.g. from remote worker to investor after founding a company. We’ll carry you through without gaps.
Other visas
Useful reads
ResidenceThe E33G KITAS: full guideA year in Bali without visa runs: benefits, limits and the three documents needed.InvestorsThe investor KITASResidence based on your PT PMA stake: run your company without a separate permit.PermanentKITAP: permanent residency5 years in one status after years on KITAS — how to chart the route early.
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