Retirement Visas
Retirement Visas - KITAS Lansia - Retirement Temporary Stay PermitThe Immigration Department has issued the long-awaited revisions to regulations that allow the granting of temporary stay permits for those over 55 years of age. This facility to provide renewable stay permits of one year's duration was originally announced and regulated in February 1998 by the Keputusan Presiden RI nomor 31 tahun 1998, then completed in October 1998 by the Keputusan Menteri nomor M.04-IZ.01.02 tahun 1998. In the first few years after the regulations were issued few retirees were actually able to actually get the visa due to the strict requirements. The "better explanation" of the regulations in April 2002 (decree by the General Director of Immigration in law No. F. 492-UM.01.10, April 18, 2002) brought the requirements within closer reach of the financial capabilities of most retirees. The retirement visa facility is intended to assist those wishing to spend their retirement in Indonesia and has the following requirements:
Typical fees for a retirement visa range from Rp 5 million - Rp 7 million.
Note that the Keputusan Menteri nomor M.04-IZ.01.02 tahun 1998 and subsequent regulation M.07-IZ.01.02 TAHUN 2006, effective 31 August 2006, limits the eligibility of the retirement visa to citizens of the following countries:
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
Brazil
Brunei Darusalam
Bulgaria
Canada
Cyprus
Denmark
Egypt
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
India
Iran
Ireland
Island
Italy
Japan
Kuwait
Liechtenstein
Luxemburg
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Monaco
The Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Oman
Philippine
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
United Arab Emirate
United Kingdom
USAVarious firms offer their services to act as a coordinators for seniors and must sponsor all those applying for this visa facility. One of these is Rami Formalities.
Be advised that even on a retirement visa, you will be liable to pay Indonesian personal income tax, taxed at the rate of 35% for incomes over Rp 200 million/year.
KITAP for Senior CitizensAfter extending the limited stay permit for five times (5 years), foreign retirees can apply for a permanent stay permit visa (KITAP) through a Senior Foreign Tourist Travel Bureau, as follows:
Property Ownership for ForeignersChanges to the laws in early 2010 are opening up some possibilities for financing of property purchases for retirees, see "Indonesia Signals Modest Changes in Property Ownership Rules for Foreigners" for more information. See also, Buying Property in Indonesia
Household Shipments on a Retirement VisaIf the retiree already has already been issued a KITAS card, then there should be no problem in sending personal effects/household goods to Indonesia. Problems can occur when the retiree does not have the KITAS card in hand, but has already shipped their household goods.
We suggest that you use "door to door" shipment services so that the moving company in Indonesia can sort out the paperwork and clearance for you. Just talk with your moving company in Indonesia first and discuss that that you are on a retirement visa/KITAS, so there won't be any working permit requirement applied for the shipment clearance.
- Applicant is 55 years of age or older,
- Possess a passport or travel documents with more than 18 months remaining validity,
- Sbmit full identification (copy of all passport pages) and four passport photos 4 x 6 cm,
- Curriculum vitae,
- Statement from Pension Fund Foundation or Bank from the country of origin (or Indonesia) of funds available, minimum of US$1,500 per month, to provide the applicant living expenses during the proposed stay in Indonesia (Total US$18,000 per year) (VERY stiff compared to other countries requirements - US$600/month in Panama),
- Proof of medical/health Insurance, life insurance, and third-party personal liability insurance in country of origin or Indonesia,
- Statement of living accommodation in Indonesia. Minimum cost of US$35,000 if purchased house/apartment or, a minimum rental cost of US$500/month in Jakarta, Bandung, and Bali; US$300/month for other cities in Java Island, Batam, and Medan, and other cities a minimum US$ 200/month.) in the tourist areas according to the regulations,
- Statement to declare employment of an Indonesian maid servant whilst living in Indonesia,
- Payment of Immigration Fee based on effective regulations,
- Sponsor letter from the appointed travel agency, costs to be paid by applicant,
- Statement agreeing not to engage in business activities or work for a living. You MAY NOT WORK in Indonesia on this visa!
- You may stay in Indonesia for one year on this visa, extendable for up to a maximum stay of five years.
Typical fees for a retirement visa range from Rp 5 million - Rp 7 million.
Note that the Keputusan Menteri nomor M.04-IZ.01.02 tahun 1998 and subsequent regulation M.07-IZ.01.02 TAHUN 2006, effective 31 August 2006, limits the eligibility of the retirement visa to citizens of the following countries:
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
Brazil
Brunei Darusalam
Bulgaria
Canada
Cyprus
Denmark
Egypt
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
India
Iran
Ireland
Island
Italy
Japan
Kuwait
Liechtenstein
Luxemburg
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Monaco
The Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Oman
Philippine
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
United Arab Emirate
United Kingdom
USAVarious firms offer their services to act as a coordinators for seniors and must sponsor all those applying for this visa facility. One of these is Rami Formalities.
Be advised that even on a retirement visa, you will be liable to pay Indonesian personal income tax, taxed at the rate of 35% for incomes over Rp 200 million/year.
KITAP for Senior CitizensAfter extending the limited stay permit for five times (5 years), foreign retirees can apply for a permanent stay permit visa (KITAP) through a Senior Foreign Tourist Travel Bureau, as follows:
- Application letter and guarantee from tourist travel bureau as a sponsor.
- License (SIUP) and tax number (NPWP) of the travel bureau.
- Appointment letter of travel bureau to handle the Foreign Senior Tourist.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Original and copy of valid passport
- Four photographs, size 2x3 cm.
- Statement of accounts, issued by Pension Fund Institution or bank/s declaring funds of not less than US$1,500/month are available to finance his/her stay in Indonesia.
- Statement/evidence verifying actual stay at available accommodation facilities through the purchase or rental at minimum specified rates.
- Statement to declare employment of Indonesian maid-servant during his/her stay in Indonesia.
- The most recent, still valid, limited stay permit visa.
Property Ownership for ForeignersChanges to the laws in early 2010 are opening up some possibilities for financing of property purchases for retirees, see "Indonesia Signals Modest Changes in Property Ownership Rules for Foreigners" for more information. See also, Buying Property in Indonesia
Household Shipments on a Retirement VisaIf the retiree already has already been issued a KITAS card, then there should be no problem in sending personal effects/household goods to Indonesia. Problems can occur when the retiree does not have the KITAS card in hand, but has already shipped their household goods.
We suggest that you use "door to door" shipment services so that the moving company in Indonesia can sort out the paperwork and clearance for you. Just talk with your moving company in Indonesia first and discuss that that you are on a retirement visa/KITAS, so there won't be any working permit requirement applied for the shipment clearance.