Indonesia · Work
Indonesia Research visa
First stay: 1 yr
Research Limited-Stay Visa (E29)
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Key facts
Research visa is a work route for Indonesia. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- IDR 6M ≈ $330
- Processing
- 5 working days
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fee IDR 6M ≈ $330; decision: 5 working days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government feesIDR 6M ≈ $330
- IDR 6,000,000 (≈ $330)1-year stay: visa 500,000, limited stay permit 3,000,000, re-entry permit 1,500,000, verification 1,000,000.
Shown, not spent$2,000+
- $2,000Living funds: bank statement for the last 3 months in the name of the applicant or the sponsor, showing at least USD 2,000 or the equivalent.
RenewalRenewable, 6 years max
The stay permit can be extended online; extensions run up to the length of the first permit and total limited stay may not exceed 6 years.
Directorate General of Immigration, IndonesiaDirectorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesia
Permanent residenceTime here doesn't count
Conversion to a permanent stay permit is open only to work, clergy, investment, family reunification, repatriation and second-home permits; research permits are not on that list.
Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesia
CitizenshipGeneral rule: 5 years of residence
Naturalisation requires living in Indonesia for at least 5 consecutive years or 10 non-consecutive years, plus Indonesian language, steady income and no dual nationality.
Ministry of Law, Directorate General of General Legal Administration
Processing5 working days
The visa is decided within 5 working days after payment is received.
Where to applyAbroad or in-country
Apply online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id and the stay permit is issued on arrival; visitors already in Indonesia on a visit visa (not visa on arrival or visa-free) can convert in-country for listed purposes.
Directorate General of Immigration, IndonesiaDirectorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesia
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Time on this route is capped at 6 years in total
- Time on this route doesn't count toward permanent residence
- Needs a job offer from an employer in Indonesia
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- An institution connected to scientific research sponsors the applicant.
What you must show2
- Living funds: a bank statement for the last 3 months in the name of the applicant or the sponsor shows at least USD 2,000 or the equivalent.
- A 1-year stay costs IDR 6,000,000 (≈ $330): visa 500,000, limited stay permit 3,000,000, re-entry permit 1,500,000, verification 1,000,000.
Documents2
- Sponsorship evidence from the research institution is required.
- A permit from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is required.
What happens at day 183
How Indonesia decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 6 years in total
- Tax residence
- More than 183 days in a rolling 12 monthsPresence of more than 183 days (not necessarily consecutive) makes a foreigner a domestic tax subject; residence or intent to reside also qualifies
- Foreign-source income
Foreigners present in Indonesia more than 183 days in 12 months, or present in a tax year with intent to reside, are domestic tax subjects taxed on worldwide income.
All tax rules for Indonesia Tax records checked
Full official text
One-year limited-stay visa for a research project, sponsored by an institution linked to scientific research. 1 2
What you must show and pay
- Savings of at least $2,000 · Living funds: bank statement for the last 3 months in the name of the applicant or the sponsor, showing at least USD 2,000 or the equivalent. 1
- A fee of IDR 6,000,000 (≈ $330) · 1-year stay: visa 500,000, limited stay permit 3,000,000, re-entry permit 1,500,000, verification 1,000,000. 1
Requirements
- An institution connected to scientific research sponsors the applicant. 1
- Living funds: a bank statement for the last 3 months in the name of the applicant or the sponsor shows at least USD 2,000 or the equivalent. 1
- A 1-year stay costs IDR 6,000,000 (≈ $330): visa 500,000, limited stay permit 3,000,000, re-entry permit 1,500,000, verification 1,000,000. 1
- Sponsorship evidence from the research institution is required. 1
- A permit from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is required. 1
Stay
- 1 year from arrival; extension online. Visa must be used within 90 days of issue; entry visa validity is separate from the length of stay.
- Initial permitted stay: 12 months.
- Visa validity: 3 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Work
Activities linked to the research project.
Family
Family can accompany under immigration family rules. Your spouse or partner may not work in Indonesia on this visa.
Official sources
- Visa index Research visa E29 (Directorate General of Immigration) · Directorate General of Immigration, Indonesia · checked 2026-10-12
- E31B Family Visa for Spouse of a Limited Stay Permit or Permanent Stay Permit Holder · Directorate General of Immigration, Indonesia · checked 2026-10-12
- Immigration residence permits: extension of limited stay permits (ITAS), periods and caps · Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesia · checked 2026-10-12
- Change of status from visit stay permit (ITK) to limited stay permit (ITAS) · Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesia · checked 2026-10-12
- Law No. 12 of 2006 on Citizenship of the Republic of Indonesia · Ministry of Law, Directorate General of General Legal Administration (AHU) · checked 2026-10-11
- Change of status from limited stay permit (ITAS) to permanent stay permit (ITAP) · Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesia · checked 2026-10-12
Research visa and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research visa | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Golden Visa · Parent rep $25M | Needs an investment from $25M | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Special talent visa | – | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Work visa | – | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| World Figure visa | – | 5 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Research visa?
Savings of at least $2,000. Living funds: bank statement for the last 3 months in the name of the applicant or the sponsor, showing at least USD 2,000 or the equivalent. A fee of IDR 6,000,000 (≈ $330). 1-year stay: visa 500,000, limited stay permit 3,000,000, re-entry permit 1,500,000, verification 1,000,000.
How long can I stay on the Research visa?
1 year from arrival; extension online.
How long does the Research visa take to process?
The visa is decided within 5 working days after payment is received.
Can I work on the Research visa?
Activities linked to the research project.
Can I bring my family on the Research visa?
Family can accompany under immigration family rules.
Does the Research visa lead to permanent residence in Indonesia?
Time on the Research visa doesn't count toward permanent residence in Indonesia. The general rule for citizenship is 5 years of residence.
How are Research visa holders taxed in Indonesia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Research visa. The standard rules apply: Foreigners present in Indonesia more than 183 days in 12 months, or present in a tax year with intent to reside, are domestic tax subjects taxed on worldwide income.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 6 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Visa index Research visa E29 (Directorate General of Immigration) · Directorate General of Immigration, Indonesia · checked 2026-10-12
- E31B Family Visa for Spouse of a Limited Stay Permit or Permanent Stay Permit Holder · Directorate General of Immigration, Indonesia · checked 2026-10-12
- Immigration residence permits: extension of limited stay permits (ITAS), periods and caps · Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesia · checked 2026-10-12
- Change of status from visit stay permit (ITK) to limited stay permit (ITAS) · Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesia · checked 2026-10-12
- Law No. 12 of 2006 on Citizenship of the Republic of Indonesia · Ministry of Law, Directorate General of General Legal Administration (AHU) · checked 2026-10-11
- Change of status from limited stay permit (ITAS) to permanent stay permit (ITAP) · Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesia · checked 2026-10-12
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