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Suitable for foreign investors who have owned shares in an Indonesia company for at least four years, the KITAP must be applied for from within Indonesia. it is valid for five years and extendable for a lifetime. The Investor KITAP is one of the most desirable visas in Indonesia you can get. It is strictly for Investors that have shares within a PT PMA and have had an Investor KITAS for a minimum of 4 years prior to KITAP application.
Additionally, if you plan to travel abroad and return to Indonesia, you will need a Multiple Re-entry Permit (MERP) after two years. The MERP is valid for two years and allows you to re-enter Indonesia.
What You Can Do with an Investor KITAP
- Live in Indonesia indefinitely as long as the KITAP remains valid.
- Own property under the Right to Use (Hak Pakai) or similar ownership schemes available to foreign nationals.
- Open and maintain Indonesian bank accounts.
- Serve as an investor or shareholder in a business registered in Indonesia.
- Enter and exit Indonesia freely without needing a visa.
- Sponsor dependent family members for their stay in Indonesia.
What You Cannot Do with an Investor KITAP
- Engage in employment or work under a local employment contract.
- Own land or property under freehold title (Hak Milik).
- Work as a professional or in any capacity that requires a work permit (IMTA).
- Actively manage daily business operations without proper licensing (if required).
- Transfer the KITAP to non-investor categories without proper re-application.
- Sponsor employees or other unrelated individuals for their visas.
Visa Validity
The Investor KITAP is for 5 – 10 years. You must obtain a KITAS first and hold the same sponsor for over 3 years. Once you have the same sponsor (with no breaks) you can then opt to convert to a KITAP.
Document Requirements
- Original application letter
- Original Letter of Authorization
- Color copy of ID card (KTP) of the company sponsor’s PIC/Director (who signs the application letter)
- Original passport with 18 months validity
- Copy of company documents (Business License, Notarial Deed, Approval from Ministry of Law and Human Right, Domicile, NPWP, TDP)
- Original ITAS Online of 1st – 4th
- Original HPK or RPTKA
- Original Pengesahan RPTKA or IMTA
- Color copy DPKK payment proof
- Color copy MERP
- Color copy SKTT
- Other documents if required
Requirements of Company Sponsor
- Company’s deed of establishment and its amendments (if any)
- Decree Approval (Legalisation) from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (MoLHR) and its amendments (if any)
- Company’s Tax Registration Number
- Business License of OSS RBA
- Business Identification Number
- Mandatory Manpower Report / Wajib Lapor Ketenagakerjaan Perusahaan (WLKP)
- BPJS Employment registration number/certificate
- ID Card, NPWP, and photograph of the Indonesian (local) Director
- ID Card of the Indonesian counterpart
- Sponsor letter with the company’s letterhead (for application letters, draft provided)
- Company’s bank account statement
- Recommendation letter from Investment Board of Coordinator (BKPM) or Related Ministry
- TDPSE License (PSE) from the Ministry of Communication and Informatics (for Electronic system business field only
Apply for an Investor KITAP in Indonesia from LMI Consultancy
- Consult your inquiry with our professional consultant.
- Submit necessary document.
- Proceed with the payment.
- Application process
- Receive the complete document
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FAQ
Is the Investor KITAP multiple entry?
Yes, you may enter Indonesia as frequently as you like using this visa.
If I don’t have shares in a company, can I apply for an Investor KITAS or KITAP?
As the name states, Investor Visas are for investors. If you do not have shares in a PMA, feel free to contact the LetsMoveIndonesia team and we can work out an alternative visa for you.
Is the Investor KITAP renewable?
Yes, it is renewable once it expires.
Disclaimer : Our services in LMI Consultancy provide consulting services focused on ensuring client compliance with applicable immigration and legal regulations in Indonesia. We do not provide or facilitate the production of official government documents, nor do we offer any expedited or preferential access to government services.
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