Foreigners who wish to work and stay in Indonesia can choose from various types of work permits and stay permits, depending on the type of job, qualifications, and preference. The work permit is issued by the Ministry of Manpower, and the stay permit is issued by Immigration. Besides these permits, several other permits needs to be arranged at local government offices.

For a work and stay permit of a foreigner generally the following licenses and reports need to be arranged:

• Age Requirement: Applicants must be 55 years of age or older.
• Financial Proof: Proof of pension or liquid funds (minimum $2,000 USD/month or equivalent in passive income/savings).
• Passport Validity: Passport must be valid for at least 18 months from the date of application.
• Health & Life Insurance: Active international or Indonesian health insurance coverage.
• Housing Commitment: A active lease agreement or proof of property rental in Indonesia.
• Age Requirement: Applicants must be 55 years of age or older.
• Financial Proof: Proof of pension or liquid funds (minimum $2,000 USD/month or equivalent in passive income/savings).
• Passport Validity: Passport must be valid for at least 18 months from the date of application.
• Health & Life Insurance: Active international or Indonesian health insurance coverage.
• Housing Commitment: A active lease agreement or proof of property rental in Indonesia.

• Sponsorship & Document Prep: Provision of official sponsorship and verification of all required supporting documents.
• E-Visa Processing: Online application submission, fee processing, and fast-track approval handling with the Directorate General of Immigration.
• On-Arrival & Conversion: Guidance upon entry, photo/biometric collection at the local immigration office, and issuance of your e-KITAS.
• Local Compliance Registrations: Setup of your SKTT (Civil Registration Document) and STM (Police Report Letter).
• Extensions & Conversions: Timely annual KITAS renewals and processing for long-term Retirement KITAP (5-Year Permanent Stay Permit) upgrades.

• Stay Duration: Initial 1-year stay permit, renewable annually up to 5 years, leading to permanent residency (KITAP) eligibility.
• Multiple Entry: Travel freely in and out of Indonesia without losing your legal residence status.
• Local Privileges: Ability to open local Indonesian bank accounts, obtain an Indonesian driver’s license (SIM), and rent long-term property legally.

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