Indonesia Business KITAS
Set up or invest in an Indonesian company (PT PMA) and live in Indonesia on a Business / Investor KITAS.
- Visa / permit
- Investor / business KITAS (limited-stay permit)
- How to apply
- Company set-up (OSS) → visa → KITAS with Immigration
- Stay / validity
- Limited stay; validity depends on the permit — renewable
- Processing time
- Depends on company set-up — LeadX gives you a timeline
- Fees
- Ask LeadX for a quote
Overview
A KITAS (Kartu Izin Tinggal Terbatas) is Indonesia’s limited-stay permit. Foreign investors and directors of an Indonesian foreign-investment company (PT PMA) can obtain an investor or work-based KITAS that allows them to live in Indonesia and manage their business. LeadX guides you through company structuring, the licensing steps and the visa and KITAS applications with Indonesian partners.
Who it is for
- Foreign investors and shareholders of a PT PMA
- Company directors and commissioners
- Entrepreneurs relocating their business to Indonesia
Requirements
- A registered foreign-investment company (PT PMA) with the required licences
- Investment and capital that meet Indonesian investment rules
- Sponsorship by the company
- Valid passport and clean immigration record
Documents checklist
- Passport (valid for the required period) and photographs
- Company deed, licences and registration documents
- Proof of investment / shareholding
- CV and qualifications (for work-based permits)
- Bank statements
Typical documents — LeadX gives you the exact checklist for your passport and purpose of travel.
How LeadX handles it
- 01
Business consultation and choice of company structure
- 02
Company establishment and licensing through Indonesia’s OSS system
- 03
Sponsored visa application
- 04
Arrival, biometrics and KITAS issuance
- 05
Renewals and annual reporting support
Visa rules, fees and processing times are set by each government and can change. LeadX confirms the current requirements for your passport before you apply. The final decision always rests with the embassy or immigration authority.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be in the country to start?
Some steps can be done remotely with local partners; others need you to travel. LeadX plans the sequence with you.
Can my family join me?
Dependants can usually apply for family visas or permits once your status is granted — we advise on the options.
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Ready to apply?
Send your details and a LeadX counsellor will confirm the right visa for your passport and prepare your file.