Indonesia Visa Glossary

Our comprehensive glossary clarifies the complex terminology of Indonesian stay permits.

• KITAS (Limited Stay Permit): The most common residency card for foreign workers, investors, and family members.
• KITAP (Permanent Stay Permit): A 5-year residency permit for foreigners who have held a KITAS for several consecutive years.
• EPO (Exit Permit Only): The administrative process required before leaving Indonesia permanently or cancelling a residency permit.
• ERP (Exit Re-entry Permit): A permit that allows KITAS holders to leave and re-enter Indonesia multiple times.

Understanding entry permits is critical for short-term and medium-term visitors.

• Visa on Arrival (VoA): A 30-day tourist permit obtained at the airport.
• B211A (Single Entry Visit Visa): A versatile 60-day visa for business or tourism.
• Business Visa (Multiple Entry): A 1-2 year visa for professionals making frequent business trips.
• e-Visa: The digital document issued by the Indonesian immigration portal (Molina) that replaces physical visa sticks.

High-level permits for capital injection and talent.

• Investor KITAS: A stay permit for foreign shareholders in Indonesian PMA companies.
• Remote Worker Visa (E33G): The official 'Digital Nomad' visa introduced for remote professionals.
• Golden Visa: A government initiative offering 5-10 year residency for significant economic contributions.
• Second Home Visa: For high-net-worth individuals wishing to retire or reside in Indonesia long-term.

General terms you will encounter during your application.

• Sponsor: The Indonesian individual or company that assumes legal liability for the foreigner.
• NIB (Business ID Number): Required for all companies acting as visa sponsors.
• AHU (Justice Ministry Approval): The official registration of a company's legal status.
• Satusehat: The official health application used for arrival declarations in Indonesia.