Bali is one of the most popular and comfortable places for vacation. It is warm all year round, scenic. It offers well-developed infrastructure and a decent level of service, a large expat community and everything you need for a carefree life in retirement.

Great news! Indonesian legislation provides a special type of visa for elderly people - the retirement Visa.

What is a retirement KITAS?

A retirement KITAS is a permit for temporary residence in Indonesia for retirees, which allows them to stay in the country for 1 year up to 5 years (with renewals). Working with this visa is prohibited.

In this article, you will learn who can get a retirement KITAS, what benefits it provides to the holder, and what is required to obtain it.

Who can obtain a retirement KITAS?

A retirement KITAS can be obtained by individuals who are 55 years old or older. Both spouses who meet these requirements can apply for a retirement visa, but their applications will be processed separately. But note, that there are cases where one of the spouses does not meet all the conditions.

If one of the spouses is not yet 55 years old, he can obtain a dependent visa. Applicant’s children under 18 years old can also obtain this visa.

The process of obtaining a KITAS is not available to everyone, but only to citizens of 60 countries:

• Argentina, Australia, Austria


• Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria


• Canada, Cyprus


• Denmark


• Egypt, Estonia


• Finland, France


• Germany, Greece


• Hungary


• India, Iran, Ireland, Iceland, Italy


• Japan


• Kuwait


• Liechtenstein, Luxembourg


• Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Monaco


• Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway


• Oman


• Poland, Portugal, Philippines


• Qatar


• Russia


• Singapore, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, South Africa, South Korea


• Taiwan, Thailand


• United Arab Emirates, United States of America, United Kingdom of Great Britain

It's important to note that the requirements for obtaining a KITAS retirement visa may vary depending on the country of citizenship, so it's recommended to check with the Indonesian embassy or consulate in the country of residence for the most up-to-date information.

In addition to the above-mentioned requirements, there are a few more important ones. The applicant must:

• Have sufficient financial funds - more than $18 000 USD per year. If the visa application also includes dependents, the applicant must demonstrate a higher income. Usually, if this requirement is met, it is easier to get a dependent visa than to get a separate retirement visa.


• Have health and life insurance.


• Sign a lease agreement for at least 1 year.


• Hire a maid or butler.

What are the benefits of KITAS?

The visa gives the right to:

• enter and leave Indonesia multiple times;


• stay in the country for a long  period of time without leave;


• obtain Indonesian driver's licenses;


• open bank accounts at any Indonesian bank and even get loans or credit cards;


• buy cars, scooters, rent land;


• visit tourist attractions with a discount;


• get discounts at sport centers and medical facilities;


• the possibility of obtaining KITAP (Permanent Stay) (after 5 years).

What is the validity period of a retirement visa KITAS?

The retirement visa is issued for a period of 1 year with the possibility of annual extensions for up to 5 years. After 5 years, you can apply for a permanent residence permit KITAP.

How to obtain a retirement KITAS?

The process of obtaining KITAS takes approximately 1-2 months and consists of three main stages:

1. Obtaining the TELEX approval document


2. Obtaining the entry visa (VITAS)


3. Registering the visa and obtaining a multiple-entry permit upon arrival in Indonesia

The whole procedure can be made easier by using our services. You will only need to provide us with the necessary documents, come to the embassy and undergo biometrics. We will handle all the preparation and processing.

Stage 1. TELEX Application

We collect the necessary package of documents and order a TELEX to a specific embassy or consulate of Indonesia. TELEX is a permission that is issued at the main office of the immigration service in Jakarta. The process takes about 20 working days. Once the TELEX is ready, we will send it to your email.

To apply for TELEX, you need to provide the following documents:

• a copy of your marriage or divorce certificate (translated into English);


• a copy of the first page of your passport, valid for at least 18 months;


• a copy of insurance for 1 month;


• bank statement for the last 3 months;


• a photo on a red background in electronic format;


• a copy of your Indonesian maid ID;


• a lease agreement for one year.

Upon request, we can assist with document translation and legalization.

Stage 2. Obtaining VITAS Visa at the Embassy

To obtain a visa at the Indonesian embassy, you need to provide the following documents:

• Passport valid for at least 18 months at the time of entry to Indonesia;


• A copy of the main page of the passport;


• A copy of the page with the entry stamp to the country where you are obtaining the visa;


• Completed application form;


• 2 color photographs on a light background for documents;


• TELEX and accompanying letter from Jakarta;


• Ticket to Indonesia;


• Visa fee of $150 USD, payable in the currency of the country where the Indonesian embassy is located.

If any document is missing, please contact us and we will help you resolve this issue.

Stage 3. Retirement visa registration

Once you receive your VITAS, you must enter Indonesia within 90 days and convert your temporary visa to KITAS while already in the country.

Upon entry into Indonesia, you should contact us within 7 days, provide your passport and one photograph on a red background in electronic format for registration of your visa and issuance of a multiple exit permit.

You also need to visit the immigration office to undergo biometric procedures.

Extension of retirement KITAS

KITAS is granted for one year with the possibility of annual extension for up to five years. The procedure should be initiated no later than one month before the expiration date.

Our service fees are:

• Processing of documents for obtaining a retirement visa + annual unlimited exit permit (mandatory) - 15 000 000 IDR ~ 1 045 USD


• Extension of retirement visa - 15 000 000 IDR ~ 1 045 USD

We also provide services for closing KITAS. The cost of closure is 1 000 000 IDR ~ 75 USD.

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