If you’re currently staying in Indonesia under a short-term visa or a KITAS, and you want to switch to a Student/Dependent Family KITAS, it is now possible to do so without leaving the country. This process is legally done through a Bridging Visa, which allows you to remain in Indonesia while changing your immigration status.
More about Bridging Visa:
https://flado.id/bridging
Which visas can be converted via Bridging Visa
You can switch to a Student/Dependent KITAS through a Bridging Visa from the following visa types:
- eVOA (electronic Visa on Arrival)
- VOA purchased at the airport (purple sticker)
- C1 (tourist visa)
- C2 (business visa)
- D1, D2, D12
- Other valid KITAS types (work, dependent, student, etc.)
For eVOA and VOA: You can apply for a Bridging Visa up to 15 days before your visa expires. If extended, count until the new expiration date.
Important: When using a Bridging Visa, you must switch to a different KITAS type — not the same one you are closing, if you’re switching from a KITAS.
What is a Bridging Visa and why is it useful
A Bridging Visa provides an extra 60 days of legal stay in Indonesia. It allows you to:
- remain in the country legally after your current visa/KITAS expires;
- prepare the documents for your new KITAS without rushing;
- close your current KITAS and stay longer;
- avoid the 7-day exit rule required with an EPO (Exit Permit Only):
https://flado.id/epo
How the Bridging-to-KITAS process works
Step 1: Apply for Bridging Visa
- Flado provides sponsorship for the application
- We submit the documents through the immigration system
- You receive 60 days of legal stay in Indonesia
At this point, you can pause. However, if your goal is to obtain a new KITAS, you must proceed to step two.
Bridging Visa, in essence, acts as a 60-day extension of your current visa if you decide not to apply for KITAS.
Step 2: Apply for your new KITAS
- Within the first 29 days of the Bridging Visa, you submit your new KITAS application
- At least 31 days must remain on your Bridging Visa
- You will receive a new KITAS of a different type — for example, a Student KITAS
What is a Student KITAS and who is it for
The Student KITAS is a residence permit in Indonesia available for one or two years, with the option to renew. It is specifically designed for children attending kindergartens and schools in Indonesia. In the future, parents may apply for a Dependent Parent KITAS linked to the child’s permit, while siblings can obtain a Dependent Siblings KITAS.
Best for:
- families
Benefits of the Student KITAS with Dependent KITAS for Parents and Siblings
- Secure long-term legal residency
- 1–2 year KITAS with extension options (renewable up to 5–6 years)
- No company setup required
- No local tax obligations
- Unlimited travel in and out of Indonesia
- Ability to open a bank account: https://flado.id/bankaccount
- Eligibility to get an Indonesian driver’s license: https://flado.id/driver-license
- Higher success rate for visas to other countries:
– USA: https://flado.id/vusausa
– Schengen: https://flado.id/schengen
– Japan: https://flado.id/visajpn
More about the KITAS:
https://flado.id/student
Can I use Bridging Visa to close my current KITAS?
Yes. The Bridging Visa is not only for moving from tourist visas to KITAS, but also for closing your current KITAS (Investor, Work, Student, or Dependent) while remaining in Indonesia.
This is especially useful if:
- You are not ready to leave Indonesia within 7 days (required under EPO)
- You want time to prepare for your next visa
- You plan to switch to a different KITAS type
It gives you 60 more days of legal stay while keeping your options open.
Costs of the process
- Bridging Visa: 3,000,000 IDR
- Student KITAS: 10,200,000 IDR
- You can sponsor your children, spouse, or parents for a dependent KITAS valid for the same period:
10,200,000 IDR per person
More info: https://flado.id/dependent
How to start
Everything is processed online, without leaving Indonesia. Flado handles the documentation and full submission through the official immigration system.
Contact our team for a free consultation:
WhatsApp: wa.me/6281239134485
Telegram: t.me/visabyflado
Email: visa@flado.id
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