--- title: "Indonesia Ex-citizen descendant visa (E32B): from $30k needed" url: https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e32b-ex-wni-descendants/ lang: en updated: 2026-10-12 --- Indonesia · For your nationality or ancestry # Indonesia Ex-citizen descendant visa (E32B) **Investment needed:** from $30k Descendants of Ex-Indonesian Citizens Limited-Stay Visa (E32B) Checked against official sources on 12 Oct 2026 [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/) - **Investment needed:** from $30k (An investment of at least $30,000 · 5-year stay: government bonds, public-company shares, mutual funds or state-bank deposit, fulfilled within 90 days of entry. An investment of at least $60,000 · 10-year stay: same holdings. A fee of IDR 12,000,000 (≈ $670) · Stay up to 5 years. A fee of IDR 18,500,000 (≈ $1,030) · Stay up to 10 years.) - **First stay:** 5 yrs (Choose 5 or 10 years (permits extendable to a total of 10 years). Visa must be used within 90 days of issue; entry visa validity is separate from the length of stay.) - **Who can apply:** Ancestry or status (Children and grandchildren of former Indonesian citizens.) ## Key facts Ex-citizen descendant visa (E32B) is a for your nationality or ancestry route for Indonesia. Applicants need an investment from $30k. You can stay 5 yrs, renewable. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source. - **Money needed:** from $30k - **Government fees:** IDR 12M ≈ $670 · IDR 18.5M ≈ $1,030 - **First stay:** 5 yrs ## Cost, time and long term To apply: government fees IDR 30.5M ≈ $1,700 in total (2 fees); investment from $30k. No lawyer or agent fee is included. **Government fees: IDR 12M ≈ $670 · IDR 18.5M ≈ $1,030** - IDR 12,000,000 (≈ $670) Stay up to 5 years. - IDR 18,500,000 (≈ $1,030) Stay up to 10 years. **Invested and held: $30k+ · $60k+** - $30,000 5-year stay: government bonds, public-company shares, mutual funds or state-bank deposit, fulfilled within 90 days of entry. - $60,000 10-year stay: same holdings. **Renewal: Renewable, 10 years max** The 5- or 10-year permit can be extended online, as long as total stay under this visa does not exceed 10 years. [Directorate General of Immigration, Indonesia](https://www.imigrasi.go.id/wna/daftar-visa-indonesia/E32B) **Permanent residence: Time here counts** Holders of a repatriation limited stay permit (ITAS) can apply to convert it to a permanent stay permit (ITAP), no later than 30 days before the ITAS expires; requirements follow the permanent-stay visa. [Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesia](https://imigrasi.go.id/wna/izin-tinggal-keimigrasian/izin-tinggal-terbatas-menjadi-izin-tinggal-tetap) **Citizenship: General rule: 5 years of residence** General naturalisation rule: at least 5 years of consecutive residence in Indonesia, or 10 years non-consecutive, plus age, health, language and clean-record conditions. [Ministry of Law, Directorate General of General Legal Administration](https://portal.ahu.go.id/uploads/_uploads/dl/PP_UU/Dit.Tatanegara/UU%20No.%2012%20Th%202006.pdf) **Processing: Official timeline** Visa processing takes four working days after the visa fee is received. [Directorate General of Immigration, Indonesia](https://www.imigrasi.go.id/wna/daftar-visa-indonesia/E32B) **Where to apply: From abroad** Apply online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id; the stay permit is issued automatically when the border officer lets you in. [Directorate General of Immigration, Indonesia](https://www.imigrasi.go.id/wna/daftar-visa-indonesia/E32B) ## Why this route may not fit Check this before you apply. - Time on this route is capped at 10 years in total - Applications are made from outside Indonesia, not after arriving ### What you'll need #### Who can apply - The applicant is a child or grandchild of a foreigner who used to be an Indonesian citizen. - Not eligible: nationals of a country that was once part of Indonesian territory. - Not eligible: people who worked abroad as civil servants, in law enforcement, intelligence or the military. - Not eligible: people involved in separatism or who acted against Indonesia's national interest. #### What you must show - For a 5-year stay, commit to invest at least USD 30,000 in government bonds, listed shares, mutual funds or a state-bank deposit. - For a 10-year stay, commit to invest at least USD 60,000 in the same assets. - Report the investment within 90 days of entry and keep it while the stay permit is valid. - Fees total IDR 12,000,000 (≈ $670) for 5 years or IDR 18,500,000 (≈ $1,030) for 10 years. #### Documents - Passport valid at least 6 months, a recent colour photo, proof of living costs and a document stating the purpose of the stay. - Birth certificate and proof of the family link to the former citizen, such as a family card or marriage record. #### Steps 1. Create an account and apply online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id; no sponsor is needed. #### After you arrive - Use the visa within 90 days of issue; the stay permit and re-entry permit are issued at the border check. ## 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 10 years in total** - **Tax residence:** - **More than 183 days in a rolling 12 months** Presence 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](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/tax/) Tax records checked 10 Oct 2026 ## What you need to arrange - **Bank account / funds** For a 5-year stay, commit to invest at least USD 30,000 in government bonds, listed shares, mutual funds or a state-bank deposit - **Police certificate and civil documents** Birth certificate and proof of the family link to the former citizen, such as a family card or marriage record Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts. **Full official text** Limited-stay visa of 5 or 10 years for children and grandchildren of former Indonesian citizens; no sponsor; investment commitment required. (source 1) #### What you must show and pay - An investment of at least $30,000 · 5-year stay: government bonds, public-company shares, mutual funds or state-bank deposit, fulfilled within 90 days of entry. (source 1) - An investment of at least $60,000 · 10-year stay: same holdings. (source 1) - A fee of IDR 12,000,000 (≈ $670) · Stay up to 5 years. (source 1) - A fee of IDR 18,500,000 (≈ $1,030) · Stay up to 10 years. (source 1) #### Requirements - The applicant is a child or grandchild of a foreigner who used to be an Indonesian citizen. (source 1) - Not eligible: nationals of a country that was once part of Indonesian territory. (source 1) - Not eligible: people who worked abroad as civil servants, in law enforcement, intelligence or the military. (source 1) - Not eligible: people involved in separatism or who acted against Indonesia's national interest. (source 1) - For a 5-year stay, commit to invest at least USD 30,000 in government bonds, listed shares, mutual funds or a state-bank deposit. (source 1) - For a 10-year stay, commit to invest at least USD 60,000 in the same assets. (source 1) - Report the investment within 90 days of entry and keep it while the stay permit is valid. (source 1) - Fees total IDR 12,000,000 (≈ $670) for 5 years or IDR 18,500,000 (≈ $1,030) for 10 years. (source 1) - Passport valid at least 6 months, a recent colour photo, proof of living costs and a document stating the purpose of the stay. (source 1) - Birth certificate and proof of the family link to the former citizen, such as a family card or marriage record. (source 1) - Create an account and apply online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id; no sponsor is needed. (source 1) - Use the visa within 90 days of issue; the stay permit and re-entry permit are issued at the border check. (source 1) #### Stay - Choose 5 or 10 years (permits extendable to a total of 10 years). Visa must be used within 90 days of issue; entry visa validity is separate from the length of stay. - Initial permitted stay: 60 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. #### Nationality Children and grandchildren of former Indonesian citizens. #### Work Tourism, purchases and visits; work or study through dual-activity reporting. #### Family Family can live in Indonesia under immigration family rules. Checked 2026-10-12 ## Official sources 1. [Visa index Ex-Indonesian citizen descendant visa E32B (Directorate General of Immigration)](https://www.imigrasi.go.id/wna/daftar-visa-indonesia/E32B) · Directorate General of Immigration, Indonesia · checked 2026-10-12 2. [Change of status from limited stay permit (ITAS) to permanent stay permit (ITAP)](https://imigrasi.go.id/wna/izin-tinggal-keimigrasian/izin-tinggal-terbatas-menjadi-izin-tinggal-tetap) · Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesia · checked 2026-10-12 3. [Law No. 12 of 2006 on Citizenship of the Republic of Indonesia](https://portal.ahu.go.id/uploads/_uploads/dl/PP_UU/Dit.Tatanegara/UU%20No.%2012%20Th%202006.pdf) · Ministry of Law, Directorate General of General Legal Administration (AHU) · checked 2026-10-11 ## Ex-citizen descendant visa (E32B) and its alternatives | Route | Money needed | Stay | Work | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Ex-citizen descendant visa (E32B) | Needs an investment from $30k | 5 yr, renewable | – | | [Descendant settlement visa (E32G)](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e32g-ex-wni-descendant-permanent-stay/) | Needs income of $15k+ a year | – | – | | [Ex-citizen visa (E32A)](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e32a-ex-wni/) | Needs an investment of $25k+ | 5 yr, renewable | – | | [Ex-citizen settlement visa (E32E)](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e32e-ex-wni-permanent-stay/) | Needs income of $15k+ a year | – | – | | [Korean F-4 overseas Korean visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/south-korea/f4-overseas-korean/) South Korea | – | 2 yr, renewable | Limited | ## Questions people ask ### How much money do I need for the Ex-citizen descendant visa (E32B)? An investment of at least $30,000. 5-year stay: government bonds, public-company shares, mutual funds or state-bank deposit, fulfilled within 90 days of entry. An investment of at least $60,000. 10-year stay: same holdings. A fee of IDR 12,000,000 (≈ $670). Stay up to 5 years. A fee of IDR 18,500,000 (≈ $1,030). Stay up to 10 years. ### How long can I stay on the Ex-citizen descendant visa (E32B)? Choose 5 or 10 years (permits extendable to a total of 10 years). ### How long does the Ex-citizen descendant visa (E32B) take to process? Visa processing takes four working days after the visa fee is received. ### Can I work on the Ex-citizen descendant visa (E32B)? Tourism, purchases and visits; work or study through dual-activity reporting. ### Can I bring my family on the Ex-citizen descendant visa (E32B)? Family can live in Indonesia under immigration family rules. ### Does the Ex-citizen descendant visa (E32B) lead to permanent residence in Indonesia? Time on the Ex-citizen descendant visa (E32B) counts toward permanent residence in Indonesia. The general rule for citizenship is 5 years of residence. ### How are Ex-citizen descendant visa (E32B) holders taxed in Indonesia? No special regime in our records is tied to the Ex-citizen descendant visa (E32B). 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. ## More in Indonesia [Golden Visa · Talent](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e33b-special-talent/) [Working Holiday](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e35-work-and-holiday/) [Remote worker visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e33g-remote-worker/) [Golden Visa · Portfolio $350k](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e28c-golden-capital-market-investor/) [Second Home visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e33-second-home/) [Retirement visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e33e-retirement/) [Elderly second home visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e33f-elderly-limited-stay/) [Golden Visa · Branch head $25M](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e28d-branch-investor-golden/) ## Nationality or ancestry visas elsewhere [🇳🇵 NRN visa (Nepali origin)](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/nepal/nrn-visa/) [🇺🇿 Compatriot visa (VTD)](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/uzbekistan/vtd-compatriot-visa/) ≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated. ## How this was checked **Checked on 2026-10-12 against 3 official sources.** Status: verified against the official sources. Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out. 1. [Visa index Ex-Indonesian citizen descendant visa E32B (Directorate General of Immigration)](https://www.imigrasi.go.id/wna/daftar-visa-indonesia/E32B) · Directorate General of Immigration, Indonesia · checked 2026-10-12 2. [Change of status from limited stay permit (ITAS) to permanent stay permit (ITAP)](https://imigrasi.go.id/wna/izin-tinggal-keimigrasian/izin-tinggal-terbatas-menjadi-izin-tinggal-tetap) · Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesia · checked 2026-10-12 3. [Law No. 12 of 2006 on Citizenship of the Republic of Indonesia](https://portal.ahu.go.id/uploads/_uploads/dl/PP_UU/Dit.Tatanegara/UU%20No.%2012%20Th%202006.pdf) · Ministry of Law, Directorate General of General Legal Administration (AHU) · checked 2026-10-11 Tracked since 2026-10-11. Rule changes and corrections are listed on the [changes page](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/), and the [methodology page](https://settleanywhere.com/methodology/) explains how facts are checked. Found something out of date? Email [contact@stayglobe.app](mailto:contact@stayglobe.app?subject=Correction) with a link to the official source.