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Diaspora Visa (Repatriation KITAS) – Who is it for and what are the benefits
The Repatriation KITAS (Repatriation Visa) is a temporary stay permit that is intended for use for 1 very specific situation: For Indonesian citizens that have changed their citizenship to another nationality.
Therefore, the main purpose of this visa is to regain Indonesian citizenship.
It is a visa for repatriation and 1 year and can be extended annually for a maximum of 6 years. Repatriation KITAS holder can also obtain a KITAP (Repatriation Permanent Stay Permit) which has a validity of 5 years after having a KITAS for just one year. They can choose to extend the KITAS or obtain KITAP after a one-year KITAS.
If the applicant would like to extend their KITAS, they may consider a Repatriation KITAP (Repatriation Permanent Stay Permit) which has a validity of 5 years.
Steps to get your Diaspora Visa from Lets Move Indonesia
Offshore Visa Application
- Application of E-Vitas C318. This visa is used to enter Indonesia
- Upon the arrival to Indonesia, the foreigner is required to drop the original passport to our office
- Attend the Biometric and fingerprint session
- E-vitas to KITAS conversion at the local directorate general of immigration office
- KITAS completion with the E-Kitas along with Multiple entry re-entry permit
Common questions about Repatriation Visa
Can I work in Indonesia with Diaspora visa?
This is a non-working visa, you may not work with this visa. However, to work in Indonesia with this visa, you can apply work permit without changing the status of the KITAS.
If I can apply for a work permit, do I need to pay the DPKK fund?
Yes, all foreign passport holders who apply for a working permit must pay the DPKK fund
Can I sponsor dependents with this visa?
Yes, as a foreigner holding KITAS you may sponsor other Indonesia visas for dependents, such as husband, wife or children up to 18 years old.
After I have a Repatriation KITAP, can I change citizenship?
Yes, you can gain your Indonesian citizenship after obtaining KITAP.
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Document Requirements
- Application letter
- Scan copy Passport valid for at least 12 (twelve) months
- Recent Colour photograph
- Curriculum Vitae
- Travel Itinerary (if any)
Document that prove the foreigner has previously an Indonesian, as follows:
- Previous Indonesian identity card (KTP)
- Previous Family card (Kartu Keluarga)
- Previous Birth Certificate (Akta Kelahiran)
- Indonesian Passport (Paspor Indonesia)
- Education certificate (Diploma/Bachelor) or Land Certificate in Indonesia
Statement of commitment that must be accomplished within a maximum of 90 (ninety) days after the date of entry into Indonesia, such as:
- Purchase Indonesian government bonds with a value of US$50,000 (fifty thousand US Dollars);
- Purchase purchase shares of publicly listed companies in Indonesia with a value of US$50.000 (fifty thousand US Dollars), or
- Purchase mutual funds in Indonesian companies with a value of US$50.000 (fifty thousand US Dollars).
- Username and Password Immigration system (Molina)
- Other required documents (if needed)
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