Kitas
KITAS E28A - 1 Year Investor KITAS Extension
The Investor KITAS Extension allows foreign investors who hold a valid, active Investor KITAS to extend their legal stay and right to manage their investments and business operations in Indonesia for another term. The extension is a continuation of the initial permit and is crucial for those who wish to maintain their investment activities without having to leave the country.
The Investor KITAS Extension is a formal process for foreign nationals to prolong their existing residence permit. This permit, also known as the Investor Limited Stay Permit, is for those who have already made a substantial financial investment in a Foreign-Owned Company (PT PMA) and are continuing their business activities in Indonesia. The extension maintains all the strategic benefits of the initial permit, offering a seamless continuation of a long-term residency and business-focused stay.Key CharacteristicsOfficial Names: Investor KITAS, ITAS Investor (Izin Tinggal Terbatas Investor).Purpose: The primary purpose of the extension is to legally extend a foreigner's residency to allow them to continue managing and overseeing their business operations in Indonesia.Validity Period: The Investor KITAS extension is typically issued for 1 year, based on the applicant's passport validity and the company's continued compliance and investment status.Investment Threshold: For a 1-year extension, the applicant must continue to hold personal shares with a minimum value of IDR 10 billion in a company that maintains a minimum authorized capital of IDR 10 billion.Multiple Entry: The extension includes a new Multiple Exit/Re-Entry Permit (MERP), allowing the holder to continue traveling freely in and out of Indonesia for the duration of the KITAS validity without needing to reapply for a visa.Breakdown of Features & BenefitsWork Authorization: The Investor KITAS extension allows the holder to continue working as a Director or Commissioner within their own PT PMA without needing a separate work permit (IMTA) or paying the monthly DKP-TKA fee (around USD 1,200/year).Long-Term Stay: This process provides a legal basis for uninterrupted long-term residency in Indonesia and is a key step toward eligibility for a permanent residency permit (KITAP) after a total of four years of continuous stay.Family Sponsorship: The extension allows Investor KITAS holders to continue sponsoring their spouse and children for a Dependent KITAS, enabling their family to remain with them in Indonesia.Financial Benefits: Continued legal residency status allows the holder to maintain local bank accounts, credit cards, and other financial activities without interruption.