How to Obtain STM and Domicile Letter for KITAS extension/SKTT in Bali?

Many people find the process of obtaining a police report and then a letter from the banjar quite daunting. Our detailed step-by-step guide will help you complete this process faster and move on to extending your KITAS/KITAP or obtaining an SKTT.

Breakdown of the Process

Obtaining an STM (Surat Tanda Melapor) or Police Report

An STM, also known as a police report, is a crucial document required to obtain a domicile letter from the banjar. Here’s how to get one:

Visit your local Polsek or Polres: These are police stations where you can obtain your STM. For example, Polsek Kuta, Polres Badung. Ask STM.

Required documents:

Passport (photo page and page with the latest immigration stamp)
Printed copy of your visa
Your full residential address

Process:

Inquire about the STM at the reception.
You may be directed to a specific office.
The process usually takes about 5 minutes.

Cost: Obtaining an STM is free. See what STM looks like.

Obtaining a Domicile Letter from the Banjar

A domicile letter, also known as a banjar letter, is a document issued by your local village head.

Required documents:

Passport copy
KITAS/KITAP copy
STM copy
Copies of your sponsor’s KTP and KK (Indonesian ID and family card)
Copies of rental agreement, including the landlord’s ID (example, https://flado.id/rentcontract)

Process:

Find your local banjar (village head).
Submit the required documents.
Pay a mandatory donation.
The process can be time-consuming.

Note: Due to the complexities of dealing with the banjar, you may opt for our assistance. We can help you obtain the domicile letter for a fee, depending on the region 2.000.000-2.500.000 IDR. Check out what banjara’s domisile lettering looks like.