You should apply for the Dependent Visa (KITAS) if you are traveling to Indonesia with a family member who already has a KITAS. The primary KITAS holder’s spouse and children may apply for this visa. You may open bank accounts, register mobile phones, and enjoy a host of additional benefits that are exclusive to Indonesian nationals with this visa.
It is important to bear in mind that work for the bearer is prohibited by the Dependent KITAS. On the other hand, if you want to work later, you can apply for an IMTA (work permit) to begin earning money. If you are paid, you will need to register for an NPWP (Tax ID) and file yearly Individual Tax Reports, so this shouldn’t be a full-time job.
Alternatively, if you find a full-time job, you should update your sponsor with your new employment and apply for a Working KITAS. The validity of the Dependent Visa is determined by the terms of the parent KITAS. For example, if the Primary KITAS is valid for a year, the Dependent KITAS will also be valid for a year.
Steps to Obtain Your Dependent KITAS
- Document Submission: Please provide any documents pertaining to KITAS. These documents will be examined to ensure that your application is approved.
- Online Submission: The immigration system will receive all supporting documents over the internet. When the visa is accepted, the applicant will receive an electronic version of the visa, which they need to print.
- Entry into Indonesia: The applicant may now enter Indonesia using the E-Visa.
- Biometric Session: As soon as the applicant lands in Indonesia, they have to complete a biometric session that involves taking a profile picture and providing fingerprints.
- KITAS Issuance: Three business days after it is approved, the applicant will get their KITAS (stay permission).
- Civil Department Registration: You must register with the Civil Departments within 14 days of the issuance of your KITAS in order to get the SKSKPS (Certificate of Family Formation of Temporary Residents) and STM (Police Certificate).
Frequently Ask Questions
I want to travel to Indonesia, but can I apply for a visa beforehand?
Yes, you may apply for a Dependent Visa ahead of time, and we’ll provide you with an electronic visa. To make your authorization official, you must complete a biometric session at the immigration office in your locality in Indonesia or at the airport.
During this process, will I need to visit an Indonesian embassy to pick up my work permit? How much time is needed for this?
As of October 2020, obtaining all visas from an Indonesian embassy overseas will no longer be required. The Indonesian Immigration Authorities are presently offering electronic visas, or E-Visas.
How should I proceed if I wish to avoid extending my KITAS?
To cancel your KITAS, you must apply for an EPO (Exit Permit Only), which will terminate your work permit. The EPO process is quick, often just a few days. After your EPO stamp is granted, you have seven days to leave the nation. If you have already left Indonesia, you must apply for an ERP (Exit Re-entry Permit).
What happens if I overstay my visa?
You run the possibility of daily fines, being added to the government’s blacklist, and maybe even deportation if your visa is overstayed. It’s critical that you keep your visa valid. One million IDR is now the daily fee for going over the allowed time.