Eligibility quiz
Did one of your parents or grandparents used to be an Indonesian citizen?
Benefits
Benefits for youBenefits for you
Live in Indonesia for life
You can live and settle in Indonesia indefinitely.
Work in Indonesia
Holders with family residence through an Indonesian spouse and children of a lawful marriage between an Indonesian and a foreign citizen may work or run a business.
So may former Indonesian citizens and holders who once fell under the dual-nationality rules for children.
It must support you or your family, and other work and business rules still apply.
Travel in and out
You can leave and re-enter Indonesia with a valid foreign passport and re-entry permission.
You can use automated border gates where available.
How to apply
From outside IndonesiaFrom outside Indonesia
Choose your visa
Open the visa selection page and choose Diaspora. Select the descendant option for the length of stay you are applying for.
Choose your visaGather your documents
Prepare the documents required for your online application.
See required documentsFill in the application online
Create an account as a foreigner using the passport and email details requested. Fill in the application, upload your documents and check the information you entered.
Fill in your applicationSubmit your application
Submit your completed application through the eVisa portal.
Submit your applicationPay the fee online
Open the payment instructions in your account and pay the immigration fee using a payment method offered by the portal.
Pay the feeWait for the decision
Track your application in the eVisa portal using your register number and passport number. Respond to any requests from immigration officials while you wait.
Track your applicationDownload your visa
Once your application is approved, download your e-Visa from your account or from the link sent to your registered email.
Download your visaEnter Indonesia
If you are outside Indonesia, travel to Indonesia using your visa and the passport you used in your application.
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Once in IndonesiaOnce in Indonesia
Receive your permits
When you are granted entry, your electronic limited-stay permit and re-entry permit are issued automatically. You can then stay and re-enter Indonesia under those permits.
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Fulfil your investment commitment
For the visa of up to 10 years, fulfil your commitment of at least US$60,000 within 90 days after your limited-stay permit is granted. Keep its value at that level while your permit is valid.
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Report your investment
For the visa of up to 10 years, keep evidence of your investment or deposit and report it as requested by the immigration system or an immigration official.
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Documents needed
Family certificates and recordsFamily certificates and records
Birth certificates
Provide your birth certificate showing your relationship to your parent. Include any other records needed to explain that relationship.
Parent's citizenship records
Provide records showing that your parent was formerly an Indonesian citizen. These may include an Indonesian identity card, birth certificate, family card, passport, diploma or certificate, provided the records establish their former citizenship. If you are applying to settle permanently, the records must also show that your parent had been an Indonesian citizen since 17 August 1945.
Considerations
Things to think aboutThings to think about
Five-year immigration report
Every five years, you must report to immigration through its application system, attaching your valid passport and permanent residence permit.
The report goes to the immigration office covering where you live and is free.
Keep your passport and permanent residence permit valid.
Residence can be lost
Your permanent residence can be cancelled or revoked under immigration rules.
Deportation, refusal of entry, criminal or security issues, and immigration violations can put it at risk.
Missing the five-year report can also lead to immigration action.
Discuss
Online communitiesOnline communities
Sanur Community
English Facebook group for people interested in Indonesian visas and local life
Join on FacebookVisa & Law Indonesia
English Facebook group for people living in Indonesia interested in Indonesian visas
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English Facebook group for people living in Indonesia interested in Indonesian visas
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