Indonesia · Spouse visas
Indonesia Spouse of a citizen
Family Limited Stay Visa for Spouse of an Indonesian Citizen (E31A)
Checked against official sources on Record corrected 12 Oct 2026Change log
Key facts
Spouse of a citizen is a spouse visas route for Indonesia. You can't take local work. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- IDR 8.5M ≈ $470 · IDR 6M ≈ $330
- Processing
- 5 working days
Cost, time and long term
To apply: 2 government fees listed below; decision: 5 working days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government feesIDR 8.5M ≈ $470 · IDR 6M ≈ $330
- IDR 8,500,000 (≈ $470)Total fee for a 2-year stay: visa IDR 500,000, (≈ $28) stay permit IDR 5,000,000, (≈ $280) re-entry permit IDR 2,000,000, (≈ $110) verification IDR 1,000,000 (≈ $56).
- IDR 6,000,000 (≈ $330)Total fee the official page states for a 1-year stay. The page repeats the 2-year lines under it; the pages for the other family visas itemise 1 year as visa IDR 500,000, (≈ $28) stay permit IDR 3,000,000, (≈ $170) re-entry permit IDR 1,500,000 (≈ $84) and verification IDR 1,000,000 (≈ $56).
Shown, not spent$2,000+
- $2,000Bank statements for the last 3 months in the name of the applicant or sponsor showing at least USD 2,000 or 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 counts
A foreign spouse of an Indonesian citizen can apply to convert to a permanent stay permit (ITAP).
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
- Work isn't allowed on this route
What you'll need
Who can apply3
- Applicant is the husband or wife of an Indonesian citizen.
- Marriage is proven by a marriage book or certificate from the competent authority if married in Indonesia.
- If married abroad, the marriage is reported to an Indonesian mission or civil registry and the certificate is translated by a sworn translator unless in English.
What you must show3
- Applicant or sponsor shows 3 months of bank statements with at least USD 2,000 or equivalent.
- Fees as stated on the official page: IDR 6,000,000 (≈ $330) for a 1-year stay or IDR 8,500,000 (≈ $470) for a 2-year stay.
- The 2-year fee is made up of visa IDR 500,000, (≈ $28) stay permit IDR 5,000,000, (≈ $280) re-entry permit IDR 2,000,000 (≈ $110) and verification IDR 1,000,000 (≈ $56).
Documents2
- Visa application letter from the Indonesian spouse.
- Passport valid at least 6 months, recent colour photo, travel itinerary and CV.
Steps2
- A sponsor is required: the Indonesian spouse, who needs an account on evisa.imigrasi.go.id and files the visa application online with PDF or JPEG files.
- Visa is valid 90 days from issue; the stay permit and re-entry permit are issued automatically on admission at the border.
After you arrive1
- Stay permit can be extended online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id and converted to another stay permit.
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
Limited stay visa and stay permit for the foreign husband or wife of an Indonesian citizen, for 1 or 2 years and renewable online. 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- Savings of at least $2,000 · Bank statements for the last 3 months in the name of the applicant or sponsor showing at least USD 2,000 or equivalent. 1
- A fee of IDR 8,500,000 (≈ $470) · Total fee for a 2-year stay: visa IDR 500,000, (≈ $28) stay permit IDR 5,000,000, (≈ $280) re-entry permit IDR 2,000,000, (≈ $110) verification IDR 1,000,000 (≈ $56). 1
- A fee of IDR 6,000,000 (≈ $330) · Total fee the official page states for a 1-year stay. The page repeats the 2-year lines under it; the pages for the other family visas itemise 1 year as visa IDR 500,000, (≈ $28) stay permit IDR 3,000,000, (≈ $170) re-entry permit IDR 1,500,000 (≈ $84) and verification IDR 1,000,000 (≈ $56). 1 2 3
Requirements
- Applicant is the husband or wife of an Indonesian citizen. 1
- Marriage is proven by a marriage book or certificate from the competent authority if married in Indonesia. 1
- If married abroad, the marriage is reported to an Indonesian mission or civil registry and the certificate is translated by a sworn translator unless in English. 1
- Applicant or sponsor shows 3 months of bank statements with at least USD 2,000 or equivalent. 1
- Fees as stated on the official page: IDR 6,000,000 (≈ $330) for a 1-year stay or IDR 8,500,000 (≈ $470) for a 2-year stay. 1
- The 2-year fee is made up of visa IDR 500,000, (≈ $28) stay permit IDR 5,000,000, (≈ $280) re-entry permit IDR 2,000,000 (≈ $110) and verification IDR 1,000,000 (≈ $56). 1
- Visa application letter from the Indonesian spouse. 1
- Passport valid at least 6 months, recent colour photo, travel itinerary and CV. 1
- A sponsor is required: the Indonesian spouse, who needs an account on evisa.imigrasi.go.id and files the visa application online with PDF or JPEG files. 1
- Visa is valid 90 days from issue; the stay permit and re-entry permit are issued automatically on admission at the border. 1
- Stay permit can be extended online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id and converted to another stay permit. 1
Stay
- Applicant chooses a stay of 1 year or 2 years counted from arrival; the visa itself is valid 90 days from issue; extension is online.
- 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
Work outside the conditions of the stay permit is prohibited; the permit is for staying with the spouse.
Family
Children of a marriage between a foreigner and an Indonesian citizen have their own family visa categories (E31C to E31F).
Fine print
The official E31A page states IDR 6,000,000 (≈ $330) for a 1-year stay but lists under it the same four fee lines as for 2 years, which add up to IDR 8,500,000 (≈ $470). The pages for the other family visas (E31B and E31E) itemise a 1-year stay at IDR 6,000,000 (≈ $330). The amount to pay is the one shown at payment in the e-visa system.
Official sources
- E31A Family Visa for Spouse of an Indonesian Citizen · 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
- E31E Family Visa for Child of a Limited Stay Permit or Permanent Residence 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
- FAQ: change of status from ITAS to ITAP · Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesia · checked 2026-10-12
- 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
Spouse of a citizen and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse of a citizen | – | – | No |
| Spouse of a stay permit holder | – | – | No |
| Spouse of a permanent resident Thailand | – | 3 mo, renewable | – |
| Spouse of a citizen Japan | – | 5 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Spouse of a citizen United Arab Emirates | – | – | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Spouse of a citizen?
Savings of at least $2,000. Bank statements for the last 3 months in the name of the applicant or sponsor showing at least USD 2,000 or equivalent. A fee of IDR 8,500,000 (≈ $470). Total fee for a 2-year stay: visa IDR 500,000, (≈ $28) stay permit IDR 5,000,000, (≈ $280) re-entry permit IDR 2,000,000, (≈ $110) verification IDR 1,000,000 (≈ $56). A fee of IDR 6,000,000 (≈ $330). Total fee the official page states for a 1-year stay.
How long can I stay on the Spouse of a citizen?
Applicant chooses a stay of 1 year or 2 years counted from arrival; the visa itself is valid 90 days from issue; extension is online.
How long does the Spouse of a citizen take to process?
The visa is decided within 5 working days after payment is received.
Can I work on the Spouse of a citizen?
No. Work outside the conditions of the stay permit is prohibited; the permit is for staying with the spouse.
Can I bring my family on the Spouse of a citizen?
Children of a marriage between a foreigner and an Indonesian citizen have their own family visa categories (E31C to E31F).
Does the Spouse of a citizen lead to permanent residence in Indonesia?
Time on the Spouse of a citizen counts toward permanent residence in Indonesia. The general rule for citizenship is 5 years of residence.
How are Spouse of a citizen holders taxed in Indonesia?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Spouse of a citizen. 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 8 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.
- E31A Family Visa for Spouse of an Indonesian Citizen · 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
- E31E Family Visa for Child of a Limited Stay Permit or Permanent Residence 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
- FAQ: change of status from ITAS to ITAP · Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesia · checked 2026-10-12
- 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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