More and more families are choosing Bali for long-term living. One of the most important steps in preparing the relocation is selecting the correct visa type for both adults and children, understanding the costs, timelines, and the specific requirements of each category. Below is a detailed breakdown of the optimal solutions for a family consisting of two adults and an 18-month-old child.
Visas for Adults: Nomad KITAS as the Optimal Choice for Remote Workers
For adults working remotely for foreign companies and not conducting any business activities in Indonesia, the best option is the Nomad KITAS (E33G).
Key features:
• each adult receives an independent KITAS
• valid for 1 year, with a 1-year extension available
• also allows dependent visas under this category for family members as of December 2025
Cost:
IDR 12,250,000 (~735 USD) – IDR 12,750,000 (~765 USD) per person
More details: https://flado.id/nomad
Visa for the Child: D1 Multiple Entry Visa as the Standard Solution
For a young child, the most practical option is the D1 Multiple Entry Visa, available for 1, 2, or 5 years.
Benefits:
• stay in Indonesia for up to 60 days per visit
• extend twice for 60 days each
• maximum stay of 180 consecutive days
• afterwards, a short exit (visa run) is required
Cost:
IDR 5,500,000 (~330 USD)
More details: https://flado.id/multi
Alternative Option: Student KITAS for the Child (starting from 18 months)
If the family wants to avoid visa runs every six months, a Student KITAS can be issued for the child. Many kindergartens and early-learning centres in Bali accept children from 18 months.
Process includes:
- Registration of the chosen educational institution as a sponsor:
https://flado.id/sponsorship - Submission of documents for Student KITAS
- Issuance of a 1- or 2-year KITAS for the child
Cost depends on the duration:
from IDR 10,200,000 (~612 USD)
More details: https://flado.id/student
How the Child’s Student KITAS Affects the Parents’ Status
After the child receives a Student KITAS, both parents are eligible to apply for a Dependent KITAS for the same duration.
Key advantages:
• unified and stable visa status for the entire family
• no need for regular visa runs
• simplified extension process
Cost:
from IDR 10,200,000 (~612 USD) per adult
More details: https://flado.id/dependent
Important: Not all educational institutions in Indonesia are familiar with immigration processes. It is important to select a kindergarten or school willing to participate in the visa sponsorship workflow.
Visa Processing Timelines
Below are the updated timelines for offshore applications, including possible onshore options via Bridging Visa.
• Nomad KITAS — 7–10 business days
• D1 Multiple Entry Visa — 7–10 business days
• Student KITAS — 7–10 business days
(onshore via eVOA + Bridging Visa: 3–4 weeks)
https://flado.id/bridgingfaq
• Dependent KITAS — 7–10 business days after the child’s Student KITAS is issued
(onshore possible, also 3–4 weeks)
What Is Included in the Agency Support
• consultation and visa selection
• preparation and submission of eVisa (previously e-VITAS/telex)
• document handling and communication with immigration
• issuance of KITAS and MERP
• consultation on obtaining SKTT
• assistance with extensions and status updates
Summary: Which Visa Scenario Is Best for the Family
For adults working remotely with foreign income, Nomad KITAS remains the most suitable solution.
For the child, the family may choose between:
- D1 Multiple Entry Visa — suitable if the family is comfortable doing a visa run every ~180 days.
- Nomad KITAS + Dependent KITAS for child.
- Student KITAS + Dependent KITAS for both parents — the most stable long-term option, allowing the family to live in Bali without leaving the country regularly.
If you need help choosing the best option or calculating the exact cost for your specific scenario, you may request a personalized consultation.
Contacts:
WhatsApp / Telegram: https://flado.id/contact-us
Email: visa@flado.id