Indonesia investor visa KITAS in 2026 works best when you stop thinking in market slang and start thinking in visa codes. The word KITAS is still what people say, but the live immigration pages separate the investor routes into E28A, E28B, and E28C, each with a different stay length, sponsor rule, and evidence set. That is usually where applicants lose time.
If you want help matching the visa route to the company file, Corpenza can handle both residence permit support and company formation and accounting.
What is the Indonesia investor visa KITAS?
Indonesia investor visa KITAS is the practical label for a limited-stay investor route that lets a foreign investor live in Indonesia while carrying out the activities listed on the relevant immigration code. The official pages use the visa classifications E28A, E28B, and E28C, and each one leads to a temporary stay position with different conditions.
The core point is simple. You are not applying for a generic investor badge. You are applying for a very specific immigration route. The official E28A page covers the 1-year or 2-year sponsored investor path. The E28B page covers a 5-year or 10-year route for an individual investor establishing a company. The E28C page covers a long-stay investor route tied to Indonesian market instruments.
Which investor route should you choose?
Choose the route by structure, not by headline. E28A is the short-to-medium stay path when you have a sponsoring company and the required shareholding evidence. E28B is the long-stay route for an individual who is establishing a company in Indonesia. E28C is the long-stay route for a non-company investor placing qualifying funds into Indonesian assets.
| Route | Stay length | Sponsor | Main evidence | Main catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E28A | 1 year or 2 years | Yes | At least Rp10,000,000,000 in share ownership in the sponsoring company, plus company documents | If your shareholding is lower and you also serve as director or commissioner, Immigration says you should use the work visa that matches that role |
| E28B | 5 years or 10 years | No | Commitment to establish a company in Indonesia with at least US$2.5 million for 5 years or US$5 million for 10 years | The commitment must be fulfilled within 90 days from entry |
| E28C | 5 years or 10 years | No | Qualifying investment into Indonesian instruments | The exact evidence set has to match the live route page you are using |
This is why founders should not copy a friend's checklist. Two people can both say “investor KITAS” and still belong in different codes.
What are the current thresholds and official fees?
The numbers are route-specific, and they are high enough that guessing is expensive. The official E28A page says the sponsored investor route is available for 1 year or 2 years, with official fees of Rp7,000,000 for 1 year and Rp9,500,000 for 2 years. That same page also requires proof of at least Rp10,000,000,000 in share ownership in the sponsoring company listed with the Ministry of Investment or BKPM.
For the long-stay company-establishment route, the E28B page says the stay can run for 5 years or 10 years. The page ties the 5-year option to a commitment of at least US$2,500,000 and the 10-year option to at least US$5,000,000, both to be fulfilled within 90 days from the date of entry. The official fee total on that page is Rp13,000,000 for up to 5 years and Rp19,500,000 for up to 10 years.
For the no-company long-stay route, the Immigration Directorate's Golden Visa launch note says individual investors who are not establishing a company place US$350,000 for a 5-year stay or US$700,000 for a 10-year stay. The same note says those funds may be used for Indonesian government bonds, public-company shares, or savings and deposits in Indonesia. The live E28C page should still be your final check before filing because the evidence list on the route page is what the case officer will look at.
How does the application process work in practice?
The process is not mysterious. It is sequential. First, decide which investor code fits the structure. Second, build the evidence set around that code. Third, file through the eVisa system. Fourth, use the visa within 90 days. After entry, the stay mechanics continue automatically only if you matched the right route from the start.
- Pick the route: E28A, E28B, or E28C.
- Prepare the standard documents. The official pages repeatedly ask for a passport with at least 6 months' validity, proof of living expenses of at least US$2,000, a recent photo, a CV, and an itinerary.
- Add the route-specific evidence. For E28A that means sponsor-side corporate documents and the shareholding threshold. For E28B it means the investment commitment for company establishment. For E28C it means the qualifying investment proof for the relevant asset class.
- Create the application through the Indonesian eVisa flow referenced on the immigration pages.
- Use the visa within 90 days from issue.
- Enter Indonesia. The official immigration pages say the ITAS and re-entry permit are issued automatically once entry is granted at immigration control.
- If you are establishing a company, keep the immigration file aligned with the business file. The official OSS portal says the Business Identification Number, NIB, is the official identity for starting or running a business in Indonesia. Your visa story and your company story should not contradict each other.
What can you do after arrival, and what gets people in trouble?
The official pages are fairly generous about permitted activity. Investor routes can cover investment activity, business discussions, company-establishment steps, family accompaniment, and travel in and out of Indonesia while the re-entry permission stays valid. E28A and E28B also describe director or commissioner activity and supervision of production in the company tied to the investment.
The trouble starts when the activity and the code drift apart. Immigration also says overstaying, doing work outside the permit, or carrying out activities beyond the granted scope can lead to fines, deportation, or other legal consequences. One detail people miss: the E28A page says that if your shareholding is below Rp10 billion and you also hold a management title, you should use the work visa that matches the role. That is a small sentence with big consequences.
Is Indonesia investor KITAS a path to citizenship?
No. It is a residence route tied to investment activity. People often blur investor residence, golden visa marketing, and citizenship, but they are different products. If your goal is a second passport rather than an Indonesian stay structure, start with our global citizenship-by-investment comparison. If you are comparing Indonesia with European residence files, our Europe residency and visa options guide is the better starting point.
What mistakes delay applications most often?
Most delays are boring. Wrong code. Wrong sponsor assumption. Incomplete company paper trail. An investment figure that was copied from an old blog instead of the live immigration page. The file usually breaks before the visa officer sees anything dramatic.
There is another practical issue. The market still uses the word KITAS as if it were one product. The official portals do not. They ask for a classification, supporting documents, and a structure that makes sense on paper. If those three pieces line up, the route is much easier to manage.
FAQ about the Indonesia investor visa KITAS
Do I need a sponsor for an investor KITAS?
For E28A, yes. The official E28A page says you need a sponsor or guarantor. For E28B and E28C, the official pages say you do not need a sponsor.
How long can I stay on Indonesia's investor route?
The short sponsored route on E28A is 1 year or 2 years. The long-stay investor routes on E28B and E28C are 5 years or 10 years, subject to the route's own evidence and investment requirements.
What is the minimum shareholding for the sponsored E28A route?
The official E28A page says at least Rp10,000,000,000 in share ownership in the sponsoring company. If your ownership is below that level and you also sit in management, Immigration points you toward the work-visa route that matches the position.
How long do I have to use the visa after approval?
The official immigration pages say the visa must be used within 90 days from the date of issue. If it expires unused, you need a new visa.
Do I still have to apply separately for ITAS after I land?
For the investor routes covered on the current immigration pages, the stated process is that the ITAS and re-entry permit are issued automatically once you are admitted at the immigration checkpoint. That does not remove the need to choose the right route before filing.
If you want the route matched to the corporate structure before money and time are spent, Corpenza can help on the residence side and the company side together. This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change, and the right route depends on the exact investment structure.
