The Repatriation Visa, or Repatriation KITAS, is a type of temporary stay permission meant for individuals who are Indonesian nationals but have obtained a new nationality. It is specifically developed for these individuals. This visa is primarily intended to make it easier to reclaim Indonesian citizenship.
Validity and Extension
The Repatriation KITAS has a one-year expiration date and may be renewed up to six times per year. A five-year Repatriation KITAP (Repatriation Permanent Stay Permit) can be obtained by the holder of a Repatriation KITAS after just one year of possession. After the first one-year period, applicants can choose to become KITAPs or prolong their KITAS.
Steps to Obtain Your Repatriation KITAS
Offshore Process:
- Submit an E-Visa C318 application: This visa is needed to enter Indonesia.
- Passport Submission: The international visitor must present their original passport to the appropriate authority upon arrival in Indonesia.
- Biometric Session: The candidate needs to show up for a fingerprint and biometric session.
- Conversion of E-Vitas to KITAS: This conversion is carried out at the neighborhood immigration office.
- Completion: The issuing of the E-KITAS and a multiple entrance re-entry permit completes the KITAS.
Onshore Process (Status Change):
- Submission: At the local immigration office, turn in the Repatriation KITAS application.
- Biometric Session: Participate in a fingerprint and biometric workshop.
- Processing Approval: Get permission from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights’ Regional Office, Immigration Office, and Directorate General of Immigration.
- Completion: After obtaining an E-KITAS and a multiple entrance re-entry permit, finish the KITAS.
Frequently Ask Questions
Can I use this visa to work?
This is a non-working visa, meaning that you cannot use it to work.
With this visa, may I apply for a work permit?
Indeed, you are able to apply for a work permit without affecting the KITAS status.
If I apply for a work visa, do I still have to pay the DPKK fund?
Yes, the DPKK fund must be paid by all foreign passport holders requesting a work visa.
With this visa, may I sponsor dependents?
It is possible to obtain a visa for dependents, such as a spouse or minor children up to the age of eighteen.
Can I receive a Repatriation KITAP and then change my citizenship?
Yes, after receiving the KITAP, you are able to reclaim your Indonesian citizenship.
Requirements
Sponsor
(Choose one – Father/Mother):
- ID Card (KTP) and Family Registration (Kartu Keluarga)
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate
Expatriate:
- The required documents include a valid passport with at least 18 months remaining on it
- A copy of the applicant’s Indonesian passport
- Birth certificate
- Any applicable previous ID cards (KTP)
- Previous family registration (Kartu Keluarga), if they were previously listed
- Educational certificate
- A digital photo against a red background.
- KTP revocation letter
- Letter from the Indonesian Embassy and Ministry of Law and Human Rights waiving citizenship
- Current stay permit stamp with at least 30 days remaining on it (Onshore Status Change)
- If necessary, a letter of no objection from the current sponsor about an onshore status change
This detailed overview ensures that applicants for the Repatriation KITAS understand the requirements, benefits, and processes involved in regaining Indonesian citizenship.