Indonesia is widely renowned for its dynamic market cycle, attracting investors who seek opportunities to start a business or invest in existing enterprises. The Investor KITAS is available with 1-year and 2-year validity and is granted to foreigners investing in an Indonesian company registered as a PT PMA (Foreign-Owned Company). The PT PMA itself serves as the guarantor for the Investor KITAS applicant.
According to Indonesian regulations, investors holding shares in a company are eligible to apply for a Working KITAS for specific job positions within the company. To qualify for an Investor KITAS, a shareholder must own a minimum of IDR 10,000,000,000 in company shares. Shareholders with investments below this threshold must apply for a Working KITAS instead.
For investors seeking long-term residence, the Investor KITAS can be converted into an Investor KITAP (Permanent Stay Permit), provided that the minimum investment is IDR 15,000,000,000. The Investor KITAP grants a 5-year validity, offering greater stability and benefits for foreign investors in Indonesia.
This type of KITAS requires the applicant to apply for an SKTT (Surat Keterangan Tempat Tinggal) as part of the extension process. The SKTT serves as an official identification document for foreigners residing in Indonesia.
