If the main applicant holds a 6-month Work KITAS (for example, under a short-term employment contract), it is important to choose the correct type of visa or stay permit for their family members. Here are the available options:
1. D12 Visa (Visit Visa – Multiple Entry)
- Stay duration: up to 6 months with the possibility of a one-time extension for another 6 months without leaving Indonesia.
- Suitable for: children and adults who plan short-term stays without the right to work.
- Advantages: fast processing, multiple entries allowed during the visa validity period.
- Restrictions: no legal right to work in Indonesia.
✓ Recommended for children or spouses accompanying the main holder during their work assignment.
2. Digital Nomad KITAS (1 year)
- Validity: 1 year with the possibility of extending for another year.
- Suitable for: adult family members who work remotely, are freelancers, or entrepreneurs.
- Advantages: official long-term stay in Bali without the need for a local employment contract.
- Restrictions: cannot work for Indonesian companies.
✓ An ideal choice for a spouse working online or an adult child.
3. Student KITAS (1–2 years)
- Validity: 1 or 2 years.
- Suitable for: children enrolled in schools, kindergartens, universities, or educational institutions in Bali or other parts of Indonesia.
- Advantages: legal right for long-term stay.
- Required documents: acceptance letter from the educational institution and supporting documents from parents.
✓ The best option for school-age children or university students.
4. Investor KITAS (E28A – 2 years)
- Validity: 2 years.
- Suitable for: owners or shareholders of a PT PMA (foreign-owned company in Indonesia).
- Advantages: ability to sponsor Dependent KITAS for family members.
- Additional requirements: the company must be officially registered and operational.
✓ The most stable solution for long-term family stay in Indonesia.
Learn more: How to open a PT PMA and get an Investor KITAS
Quick Comparison Table
| Option | Duration | Suitable for | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| D12 Visit Visa | Up to 6 months stay with possible extension for another 6 months | Children and adults | No right to work |
| Nomad KITAS | 1 year with the possibility to extend for another year | Adult family members | For remote work and freelancing |
| Student KITAS | 1–2 years | Children | Official study stay |
| Investor KITAS | 2 years | Business owners | Ability to sponsor family members |
Conclusion
If the main holder only has a 6-month Work KITAS, family members can choose the most appropriate path depending on their goals:
- short-term stay visa (D12),
- long-term remote work stay (Nomad KITAS),
- educational stay for children (Student KITAS),
- or building a business foundation for the whole family (Investor KITAS).
When selecting an option, it is important to consider each family member’s purpose and intended length of stay.
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