Obtaining a visa in Indonesia may often be an extremely difficult and drawn-out procedure. This book gives you information and recommendations to help you get the right spouse visa for your requirements by explaining the various types of spouse visas that are available and their advantages.
For Individuals Married to an Indonesian Citizen
The Spouse Sponsored KITAS (Kartu Izin Tinggal Terbatas) is the right visa for you if you are a foreign person married to an Indonesian citizen. There are mostly two alternatives at your disposal:
1. Spouse Sponsored KITAS: The duration of this visa is for one year.
2. Spouse Sponsored KITAP (Kartu Izin Tinggal Tetap), and it is valid for five years.
By obtaining the Spouse Sponsored Visa, you will gain numerous advantages, including:
- The ability to live in Indonesia for a maximum of five years.
- An ID card (KTP, or Kartu Tanda Penduduk) issued in Indonesia.
- The capacity to create bank accounts, apply for credit cards and loans, and get a driver’s license.
- The ability to get Indonesian citizenship.
- Not need a second work permit to operate or launch your own company as a lone proprietor.
- Possession of property under joint names with your spouse.
- Additionally, you will receive various other documents, including a multiple-entry permit, an Indonesian ID, and a national police registration card (SKLD).
For Individuals Married to a Non-Indonesian Citizen
You will need a Dependent Visa if you are married to a non-Indonesian citizen. The Dependent Visa does not necessitate the application for a work permit (IMTA), but it works similarly to the ordinary work visa (KITAS). This visa’s term is based on the main working visa. You will be allowed to live in Indonesia and travel in and out of the nation without restriction if you have the Dependent KITAS. Please get in touch with us for help if you require a Dependent Visa.
Steps to Obtain Your Spouse KITAS
- Document Submission: Fill out the KITAS application with all pertinent documents. These papers will be checked to make sure your application is accepted.
- Online Submission: All supporting files will be entered into the immigration system online.
- Visa Authorization: The applicant will receive an electronic visa (E-Visa), which they must print, when their visa has been approved.
- Entry into Indonesia: The E-Visa is now valid for the applicant’s entry into Indonesia.
- Biometric Session: The candidate must finish a biometric session, which entails giving fingerprints and snapping a profile photo, upon arrival.
- KITAS Issuance: The applicant will receive their KITAS (stay permit) in three days after it is issued.
Civil Department Registration: To receive the SKSKPS (Certificate of Family Formation of Temporary Residents) and STM (Police Certificate), you must register with the Civil Departments within 14 days after the issuing of your KITAS.
Frequently Ask Questions
What occurs if I file for divorce from my spouse?
- To keep your spouse visa if your marriage lasts shorter than 10 years, you must apply for a new sponsor to the immigration office within sixty days.
- A divorce will no longer have an impact on your permanent residency if your marriage lasts more than 10 years and you have a KITAP.
Is it possible to apply for a Spouse KITAP directly?
You cannot apply for a Spouse KITAP if your spouse is your sponsor unless you have been married for two years or longer.
Is there a minimum age requirement to apply for this visa?
There is no minimum age to apply for this type of visa. It’s a frequent myth that you have to be 55 years old to qualify.
Requirements for Spouse KITAS Application
Applicant Documents:
- A valid passport that has been held for at least 18 months.
- Two red-backed 3 cm by 4 cm photos.
- Certificate of Matrimony (Akta Nikah).
- The spouse’s ID card (KTP) from Indonesia.
- The Indonesian spouse’s Family Card (Kartu Keluarga).
- The Indonesian spouse’s birth certificate, or Akta Lahir.
- The spouse’s bank statement from Indonesia, showing a minimum amount of IDR 20,000,000.
- Certificate of No Impediment (CNI) in the event that the couple gets married abroad.
- A residence letter issued by Building Management or the subdistrict (kantor kelurahan).
