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PERMANENT STAY PERMIT (KITAP)

KITAP stands for Kartu Izin Tinggal Tetap (Permanent Residence Card), granted for five years at a time, with a maximum validity of the Multiple Exit and Re-entry Permit (MERP) up to 2 years. KITAP is extendable for an indefinite period (unlimited) as long as the permit is not canceled.

According to Indonesia Immigration Law number 6 Year 2011, KITAP can be granted to the following eligible candidates:

  • Married to an Indonesian spouse.
  • Foreign investors, foreign commissioners in an Indonesian Foreign Investment Company (PMA), foreign workers (director level), clergy, and the elderly.
  • Ex-Indonesian citizens and former subjects of dual citizenship of Indonesia.
  • Spouse or children of a KITAP holder (referred to as Dependents).

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

Married to an Indonesian

To qualify for a KITAP application under the Spouse category, you must have a minimum marriage duration of two years. The Spouse KITAP is obtained through a Switching Status application, requiring prior acquisition of a Spouse KITAS before converting to KITAP.

Ex-Indonesian citizens

Former Indonesian citizens can apply for a Repatriation KITAP through a Switching Status from Repatriation KITAS. Eligibility requires a minimum of two consecutive Repatriation KITAS for two years. Typically, a Repatriation KITAS is submitted to regain Indonesian citizenship.

Foreign Investors, Foreign Commissioners, Foreign Directors, Clergy, and Elderly

Applicants falling into this category are eligible for a KITAP after four consecutive years of residence in Indonesia. Similar to the Spouse KITAP, the application involves a Switching Status process from the KITAS.

Particularly for foreign shareholders (director or commissioner) of a foreign company in Indonesia, this group requires the relevant KITAS and work permit, if applicable, in the same position and company for a minimum of three years.

For the Elderly, you must be at least 55 years of age and hold Retirement KITAS during the specified period. The Retirement KITAS/KITAP needs to have a sponsor of an appointed agent by the Tourism Ministry.

Dependents (spouse and/or children) of KITAP holder

If you are the primary KITAP holder and married, your spouse and children (below 18 and unmarried) are eligible for a Dependent KITAP application. The validity of the Dependent KITAP aligns with the primary holder's KITAP validity.

In addition to the criteria above, there are several other conditions that KITAP can guarantee:

  • Ex-dual national children
  • Indonesian-born children of an ITAP holder
  • Ex-Indonesians who lose their nationality while in Indonesia

 Permanent Stay Permit (KITAP) Benefits

Not everyone qualifies for KITAP, making its possession come with several exclusive benefits, including

  • Extended stay in Indonesia without the annual KITAS renewal hassle, saving you unnecessary costs and trips to the immigration back and forth.
  • Acquiring a 5-year driving license (SIM).
  • Unlimited entries and exits from Indonesia during MERP validity.
  • A pathway to Indonesian citizenship.
  • Obtaining an Indonesian ID card (KTP WNA) with a validity period of five years.
  • Access to credit card and loans.
  • Assurance of retaining residency status even after a divorce, provided the marriage has lasted over ten years. In such cases, reporting a new local sponsor to the nearest immigration is necessary.

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Applying for a KITAP can be bewildering and time-consuming due to procedural intricacies, constant regulatory changes, and the risk of delays or reapplications, especially if you are unfamiliar with all the regulations.

Each type of KITAP has specific requirements. At Emicon, we navigate the complexities by staying informed about regulatory and process-related changes with visas and permits on your behalf.

Finally, Emicon can facilitate your application, increasing the likelihood of swift approval. Contact our consultants now to discover how we can assist you!

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