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Indonesia Special talent visa
First stay: 5 yrs
Special Expertise Visa — Invited by Central Government (E33A)
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Key facts
Special talent visa is a work route for Indonesia. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- IDR 13M ≈ $730 · IDR 19.5M ≈ $1,090
- Processing
- 4 working days
- First stay
- 5 yrs
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fees IDR 32.5M ≈ $1,810 in total (2 fees); decision: 4 working days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government feesIDR 13M ≈ $730 · IDR 19.5M ≈ $1,090
- IDR 13,000,000 (≈ $730)Stay up to 5 years: visa 500,000, verification 2,000,000, limited stay permit 7,000,000, re-entry permit 3,500,000.
- IDR 19,500,000 (≈ $1,090)Stay up to 10 years: visa 500,000, verification 2,000,000, limited stay permit 12,000,000, re-entry permit 5,000,000.
Shown, not spent$2,000+
- $2,000Living funds: personal bank statement for the last 3 months.
RenewalRenewable, 10 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 10 years.
Directorate General of Immigration, IndonesiaDirectorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesia
Permanent residenceTime here counts
Foreign-investment and second-home limited stay permits can be converted to a permanent stay permit (ITAP) on application, with evidence that the investment or deposit commitment is kept.
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
Processing4 working days
The visa is decided within 4 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 10 years in total
- Needs a job offer from an employer in Indonesia
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- The central government invites the person as a specialist and acts as sponsor.
What you must show3
- Living funds: a personal bank statement for the last 3 months shows USD 2,000.
- Fees for a stay up to 5 years total IDR 13,000,000 (≈ $730): visa 500,000, verification 2,000,000, limited stay permit 7,000,000, re-entry permit 3,500,000.
- Fees for a stay up to 10 years total IDR 19,500,000 (≈ $1,090): visa 500,000, verification 2,000,000, limited stay permit 12,000,000, re-entry permit 5,000,000.
Documents1
- An invitation or statement from the central government explains why the person is invited as a specialist.
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 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
Five- or ten-year limited-stay visa for foreigners invited by the central government for their expertise, with the central government as sponsor. 1 2
What you must show and pay
- Savings of at least $2,000 · Living funds: personal bank statement for the last 3 months. 1
- A fee of IDR 13,000,000 (≈ $730) · Stay up to 5 years: visa 500,000, verification 2,000,000, limited stay permit 7,000,000, re-entry permit 3,500,000. 1
- A fee of IDR 19,500,000 (≈ $1,090) · Stay up to 10 years: visa 500,000, verification 2,000,000, limited stay permit 12,000,000, re-entry permit 5,000,000. 1
Requirements
- The central government invites the person as a specialist and acts as sponsor. 1
- Living funds: a personal bank statement for the last 3 months shows USD 2,000. 1
- Fees for a stay up to 5 years total IDR 13,000,000 (≈ $730): visa 500,000, verification 2,000,000, limited stay permit 7,000,000, re-entry permit 3,500,000. 1
- Fees for a stay up to 10 years total IDR 19,500,000 (≈ $1,090): visa 500,000, verification 2,000,000, limited stay permit 12,000,000, re-entry permit 5,000,000. 1
- An invitation or statement from the central government explains why the person is invited as a specialist. 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.
Work
Employment in a working relationship with the central government.
Family
Family can accompany under immigration family rules. Your spouse or partner may not work in Indonesia on this visa.
Official sources
- Visa index Special expertise visa E33A (central government sponsor) (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
Special talent visa and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special talent visa | – | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Golden Visa · Parent rep $25M | Needs an investment from $25M | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| Research visa | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Work visa | – | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| World Figure visa | – | 5 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Special talent visa?
Savings of at least $2,000. Living funds: personal bank statement for the last 3 months. A fee of IDR 13,000,000 (≈ $730). Stay up to 5 years: visa 500,000, verification 2,000,000, limited stay permit 7,000,000, re-entry permit 3,500,000. A fee of IDR 19,500,000 (≈ $1,090). Stay up to 10 years: visa 500,000, verification 2,000,000, limited stay permit 12,000,000, re-entry permit 5,000,000.
How long can I stay on the Special talent visa?
Choose 5 or 10 years (permits extendable to a total of 10 years).
How long does the Special talent visa take to process?
The visa is decided within 4 working days after payment is received.
Can I work on the Special talent visa?
Employment in a working relationship with the central government.
Can I bring my family on the Special talent visa?
Family can accompany under immigration family rules.
Does the Special talent visa lead to permanent residence in Indonesia?
Time on the Special talent visa counts toward permanent residence in Indonesia. The general rule for citizenship is 5 years of residence.
How are Special talent visa holders taxed in Indonesia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Special talent 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.
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.
- Visa index Special expertise visa E33A (central government sponsor) (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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