If you’re in Indonesia, perhaps in Bali or Jakarta, and your visa is close to expiring, but you’d like to extend your stay without having to exit and re-enter the country, there’s a solution. You can convert your tourist or business visa into a KITAS — a temporary stay permit that allows you to legally remain in Indonesia for an extended period.
If you’re looking to convert your visa to KITAS, we’ve shared all the detailed steps, requirements, and tips in this article: Converting ITK to ITAS in Indonesia: How to Obtain Onshore KITAS, Requirements, and Limitations. Below, we provide a simpler explanation to help you understand the process better.
Converting Your Tourist or Business Visa to KITAS
Flado offers support for converting various types of visas into a KITAS, allowing you to stay in Indonesia for several years with renewal options. This conversion is ideal for freelancers, remote workers, families with children, and anyone looking to live legally in Indonesia, including popular locations like Bali or Jakarta.
Here are two popular options: KITAS for remote workers and family KITAS, especially if your child attends school or daycare (Student KITAS).
Option 1: KITAS for Remote Workers (E33G)
This KITAS type is perfect for freelancers and remote employees working for companies outside Indonesia. The KITAS E33G allows you to live and work legally in Indonesia, whether in Bali, Jakarta, or other popular areas.
Key Points:
- Eligible Visas for Conversion:
- If you have an eVOA, you must leave Indonesia when your visa expires. The eVOA cannot be converted into a KITAS or a bridging visa.
- If you hold visas such as C1 (formerly 211A) or C2, D1, D2, or D12, arranged through Flado, these can also be converted into a KITAS for remote workers.
- Benefits of KITAS E33G:
- Unlimited entry and exit.
- Option to open a bank account.
- Eligibility to apply for Schengen visas, Japanese visas, Russian visas, US visas, Australian visas, and other countries.
- Fees: 12,750,000 IDR (onshore) and 10,250,000 IDR (offshore).
- Processing Time: 10-14 working days (onshore), 1-10 working days (offshore).
Option 2: Family KITAS
For families in Indonesia, whether in Bali or Jakarta, Flado provides a Family KITAS — ideal if you have children enrolled in local schools or daycares.
Key Points:
- Eligible Visas for Conversion: If your child attends a school or daycare in Bali or Jakarta, we can help arrange a Student KITAS (Student KITAS) for them and a Dependent KITAS (Dependent KITAS) for parents.
- Benefits of Family KITAS:
- Stay in Indonesia for several years with renewal options (KITAS Extension).
- No need to exit the country for onshore applications.
- Fees:
- 1-year KITAS: 11,700,000 IDR (onshore), 9,200,000 IDR (offshore)
- 2-year KITAS: 13,950,000 IDR (onshore), 11,450,000 IDR (offshore)
- Processing Time: 10-14 working days (onshore), 1-10 working days (offshore).
Additional Extension Option: Bridging Visa
The Bridging Visa can extend your stay in Indonesia by an extra 60 days, even if all previous visa extensions have been used. Whether or not you decide to convert to a KITAS afterward is up to you, but the Bridging Visa offers you legal status in the country and extra time to decide on a long-term plan.
Why Choose Flado for KITAS?
We offer full support at every step, from application submission to obtaining your permit. Our specialists will help you prepare all necessary documents, manage your application, and ensure a smooth and correct process for visa conversion.
Ready to stay in Bali or Jakarta long-term? Contact us, and we’ll help find the best visa option for your needs, ensuring a smooth and legal stay in Indonesia.
Contact Us
Get in touch with us through:
- Messaging Apps: WhatsApp and Telegram.
- Email: visa@flado.id — we’ll respond within a business day.
- Offices: Visit us in person at our locations in Bali or in Jakarta for consultations and document submissions.