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Repatriation KITAS (Repatriation Visa)

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Repatriation KITAS (Repatriation Visa) – 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.

The validity of this visa is 1 year and is extendable 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 Repatriation KITAS

Offshore Visa Application

  1. Application of E-Vitas C318. This visa is used to enter Indonesia
  2. Upon the arrival to Indonesia, the foreigner is required to drop the original passport to our office
  3. Attend the Biometric and fingerprint session
  4. E-vitas to KITAS conversion at the local immigration office
  5. KITAS completion with the E-Kitas along with Multiple entry re-entry permit

Common questions

Can I work with this visa?

This is a non-working visa, you may not work with this visa.

Can I apply a work permit to this visa?

Yes, you can apply work permit without changing the status of the KITAS. 

If I can apply a work permit, do I need to pay DPKK fund?

Yes, all foreign passport holders who apply for working permit must pay DPKK fund

Can I sponsor dependents with this visa?

Yes, you may obtain 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:
    a. Previous Indonesian identity card (KTP)
    b. Previous Family card (Kartu Keluarga)
    c. Previous Birth Certificate (Akta Kelahiran)
    d. Indonesian Passport (Paspor Indonesia)
    e. 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: 
    a. Purchase Indonesian government bonds with a value of US$50.000 (fifty thousand US Dollars); 
    b. Purchase purchase shares of publicly listed companies in Indonesia with a value of US$50.000 (fifty thousand US Dollars), or 
    c. Purchase mutual funds in Indonesian companies with a value of US$50.000 (fifty thousand US Dollars). 

  • Username and Password Immigration system (Molina)

  • Other documents if required

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