If you are a foreign investor who plans to hire foreign experts to support your investment, securing an Indonesian investor KITAS is crucial. It eliminates the need to pay USD 12,000 annually for work permits once your business is established.
There are two types of investor KITAS or investment visa in Indonesia: Index 313, which allows investors to stay in the country for one year, and Index 314, for two years of validity. Both allow its holder to enter and leave the country multiple times.
Requirements for obtaining an Investor KITAS in Indonesia
Minimum Investment
- For foreigners holding director or commissioner positions: IDR 1.1 billion
- Foreigners without such titles: IDR 1.125 billion
Eligibility for investor KITAS
- Requires a business registration number (NIB) and business licenses (Izin Usaha)
- A newly established company can support the application
Supporting Documentation
- Signed application letter
- Company registration documents
Hiring Requirements for the Company
- At least two Indonesian employees for tax and human resources support
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