The E28A Investor KITAS is a Limited Stay Permit designed specifically for foreign nationals who make significant investments in Indonesia. This visa provides the legal foundation to establish, manage, and grow your business while enjoying residency in one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic economies.
As an Investor KITAS holder, you can fully participate in your company's operations at the board level, supervise production processes, and bring your family to live with you in Indonesia. The permit includes multiple re-entry privileges, allowing you to travel internationally while maintaining your residency status.
Permitted Activities :
- Make investments and conduct business activities in Indonesia
- Establish and manage companies
- Serve as a member of the Board of Directors or Board of Commissioners in your invested company
- Supervise the production process of goods or services at your company's offices, factories, or similar facilities
- Bring family members (spouse, children, parents) to live in Indonesia with Dependent KITAS
- Exit and re-enter Indonesia freely throughout your Re-Entry Permit validity
- Participate in educational activities through the Concurrent Activities mechanism
- Engage in investment-related activities, tourism, and visiting friends/family
Key Advantages:
- Multiple Entries
Freedom to travel in and out of Indonesia during permit validity - Family Inclusion
Your spouse, children under 18, and parents can join you under Dependent KITAS - No Separate Work Permit
As a Director or Commissioner, you typically don't need a separate IMTA work permit for board-level oversight - Pathway to Permanent Stay
Eligible for ITAP (Permanent Stay Permit/KITAP) after holding consecutive ITAS for the required period - Business Growth
Legally manage and invest in your company with full authority
Important Notes :
- Sponsor Required
You MUST have an Indonesian sponsor (your PT PMA company) to apply for this visa - Visa Validity
The visa must be used within 90 days from the date of issuance - ITAS Activation
Your Limited Stay Permit (ITAS) and Re-Entry Permit are issued automatically upon entry at the Immigration Checkpoint - Passport Validity
For a 2-year permit, your passport should have at least 18 months validity (30 months recommended)
Restrictions :
- You are PROHIBITED from staying beyond your permit's validity period
- You CANNOT perform work inconsistent with your permit
- You CANNOT sell goods or services unless required for your position
- Working for another company besides your invested company is strictly forbidden
- Application Letter
Visa issuance request letter - Valid Passport
Minimum 6 months validity remaining from date of entry - Financial Proof
Bank statement for the last 3 months in applicant's or sponsor's name showing minimum balance of USD 2,000 (or equivalent) - Recent Photograph
One recent color photograph (taken within last year) - Share Ownership Proof
Evidence of minimum IDR 10,000,000,000 (ten billion rupiah) share ownership in the sponsoring company - Ministry of Law and Human Rights decree
approving company establishment and any amendments - Company Bank Statement
Last 2 months company account statement - If Company <2 Months Old
Bank statement must be submitted within 90 days of ITAS issuance