Indonesia · long-stay visa routes and official sources
8 routes tracked · last reviewed · every route links to its official government source
Long-term visa difficulty for Indonesia: Medium (46/100, lower is easier). Most practical route: Remote worker / investor / second-home route.
Common questions
What is the most practical long-term visa route to Indonesia?
Based on our July 2026 review, the most practical route is usually: Remote worker / investor / second-home route. Overall difficulty is rated "Medium" (46/100, lower is easier).
Can I move to Indonesia without a local job offer?
Yes — 4 of the 8 tracked routes do not require a local employer: Remote worker visa; Student stay permit; E33G Remote Worker visa / limited stay route; Limited stay/eVisa for education activities. Each has its own income, funds, or admission requirements.
For foreign-employer income; focus on income proof and no local employment limits.
Typical timeline / duration: 1-3 months
Passport valid at least 6 months; bank statement with minimum USD 2,000 or equivalent over last 3 months; recent photo; CV; travel itinerary; bank account proof of salary/income; employment contract with company established outside Indonesia.
Income/salary worth at least USD 60,000 per year; also bank statement showing minimum USD 2,000 or equivalent over last 3 months.
Passport valid at least 6 months; bank statement with minimum USD 2,000 or equivalent over last 3 months; recent photo; CV; travel itinerary; bank account proof of salary/income; employment contract with company established outside Indonesia.
Typical timeline / duration: Visa must be used within 90 days of issue; period of stay is per visa/stay permit details (not the same as visa validity).
Passport valid at least 6 months; bank statement with minimum USD 2,000 or equivalent over last 3 months; recent photo; CV; travel itinerary; bank account proof of salary/income; employment contract with company established outside Indonesia.
Income/salary worth at least USD 60,000 per year; also bank statement showing minimum USD 2,000 or equivalent over last 3 months.
For well-funded applicants wanting long-term Indonesia residence.
Typical timeline / duration: 2-6 months
Passport; photo; CV; proof of financial sufficiency / funds; comply with post-arrival reporting.
Official eVisa page says financially sufficient and prohibits certain activities; older official circulars and service guides specify fund/property evidence.
Historical/secondary guidance often cites IDR 2 billion or equivalent; newer service guidance may differ by subtype.
A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
Typical timeline / duration: Official eVisa page: up to 1 year or up to 2 years; costs shown as IDR 6,000,000 for 1 year and IDR 8,500,000 for 2 years.
Valid passport; financially sufficient during stay; comply with visa conditions; eligible investor purpose.
e-ITAS and re-entry permit are issued automatically on arrival if conditions are met.
Official eVisa page checked showed investor stay/cost, but did not expose the full investment-capital threshold in the retrieved text.
Dedicated second-home route exists; separate from digital nomad E33G and investor routes.
Typical timeline / duration: Long-stay route; some pages describe 5 or 10-year stay depending on subtype and issue date.
Passport; photo; CV; proof of financial sufficiency / funds; comply with post-arrival reporting.
Official eVisa page says financially sufficient and prohibits certain activities; older official circulars and service guides specify fund/property evidence.
Historical/secondary guidance often cites IDR 2 billion or equivalent; newer service guidance may differ by subtype.
An employer-led or qualification-based work route.
Typical timeline / duration: Validity and stay depend on E23 subtype/permit; visa must be used within 90 days of issue on the source checked. Work must match the permit; unauthorised work can lead to penalties/deportation.
Official eVisa page for an employment-related limited stay visa says the holder may perform employment-related activities, must comply with employment contract and Indonesian law, and must provide passport, bank statement, photo, CV, itinerary, guarantee letter and working permit from the Ministry of Manpower.
Official eVisa requirement shown: personal bank statement minimum USD 2,000 or equivalent for the last 3 months.
Other employer/manpower levies and role restrictions vary.
Visa rules change frequently. Figures and requirements above were reviewed on the dates shown; always confirm against the linked official source before applying.