Investor Visa (KITAS)

What is Investor Visa KITAS C313 / C314 ?

This Indonesia Investor visa KITAS C313 / C314 is only reserved for shareholders in Foreign Owned Company (PMA company) in Indonesia, with a minimum share ownership of 1 billion IDR, these investors can apply for and get a limited stay permit (KITAS) valid for 1 year or 2 years without being required to pay a levy “DPKK” of USD 1200/1 year or USD 2400/2 years to the ministry of manpower, Thus the investor visa holder already has a limited stay permit and work permit while still being able to save funds of USD 1200/1 year or USD 2400/2 years due to his status as a shareholder in the company.

What is the difference between Investor visa C313 and C314 visa ?

What is C313 and C314 Indonesia investor visa? There are 2 types of investor visas, namely:

• C313 Visa = 1 year stay permit

In order to apply for this investor visa, the passport validity period should be a minimum of 18 months, and if you have this type of visa then you will not be required to pay DPKK (Levy) fees to the Ministry of Manpower of Indonesia, thus you can save your money amounting to USD 1200 / 1 year.

• C314 Visa = 2 years stay permit

In order to apply for this investor visa, the passport validity period should be a minimum of 30 months, and if you have this type of visa then you will not be required to pay DPKK (Levy) fees to the Ministry of Manpower of Indonesia thus you can save your money amounting to USD 2400 / 2 years.

The payment for DPKK (Levy) shall be required for the holders of Indonesian work visa. Learn more about Indonesian work visa in the article of Work Visa (KITAS).

What benefits will you get if you have an Indonesia Investor Visa KITAS C313 / C314 ?

A holder of indonesia investor visa KITAS C313 / C314 will get many benefits, if you have an investor visa then you can stay and carry out work activities in Indonesia safely and comfortably, meaning you will not to be questioned by the immigration authorities while you are working.

Another benefits obtained by the holder of investor visa C313 C314 is that to get a limited stay permit (KITAS) valid for 2 years , the process is simpler and faster, because it does not require a work permit such as RPTKA and IMTA from the indonesian ministry of manpower or letters of recommendation from other ministries where to get it requires a long time and a fairly complicated process, as happens in the process of applying for a regular work visa, another form of convenience is being given the opportunity to apply for a Permanent Stay Permit (KITAP) which is valid for 5 years and also an opportunity to apply for Indonesian citizenship if they are interested. With the issuance of the latest regulations several years ago regarding the provision of many convenience facilities for foreign investors, the granting of this investor visa is one manifestation of the convenience provided by the government to investors.

There are several advantages such as :

1. You can get a driver’s license (SIM) valid for 2 years
2. You can open an account at a local bank
3. You can apply for a credit card
4. You can get an exit permit (MERP) for 2 years
5. You can own property
6. Register a mobile phone

How do I apply for an Indonesian Investor Visa KITAS C313 C314 ?

Here is how to apply for an Indonesia Investor visa KITAS C313 / C314:

1. This Investor visa KITAS C313 / C314 can be applied for by applicants who are outside indonesia (offshore) or who are already in indonesia (onshore)
2. Before applying for an investor visa, please make sure that you have a company that is domiciled in Indonesia, and for any of you who don’t have a company in Indonesia, we, at Saga Visa Consultancy are ready to assist you in creating a company (PT / Foreign Investment company)
3. Provide all documents required to apply for an investor visa KITAS C313 / C314
4. Send all documents to the Directorate general of immigration of Indonesia to apply for an investor visa, including the owned company documents
5. The Investor visa KITAS C313 / C314 can be applied immediately, either by yourself or by using the professional service of an experienced and trusted indonesia visa agency
6. The investor process for visa application at the Directorate General of Immigration of Indonesia will take 7 – 10 working days
7. After the E-Visa approval has been granted, then the e-visa approval letter will be immediately emailed by the immigration authorities to you
8. After obtaining the e-visa approval you must enter indonesia in 3 months (90 days), otherwise, the visa would be no longer valid/obselete
9. After you have entered indonesia, your passport must be submitted to the immigration office in 30 days to make kartu izin tinggal terbatas (KITAS)
10. For the process of making KITAS card, you are obligated to come to the immigration office to perform biometrick session
11. In 5 working days after KITAS has been signed, then you may receive KITAS card
12. Within 14 days after the KITAS card is issued by the Indonesian immigration authorities, you must apply for a Reporting certificate (STM) at the nearest police station to the applicant’s domicile
13. After the STM has been issued by the Indonesian police, then the applicant must submit an SKTT at the Dukcapil (Population and Civil Registration Agency) office to obtain a residence certificate (SKTT)
14. Congratulations, as all of the legalities of your residence permit have been completed, you can now live in Indonesia safely and calmly

Note :

The things to be noted at the time of coming to the immigration office in order to sign KITAS and photo taking:

1. For male, It is not allowed to wear sandal and shorts
2. For female, it is not allowed to wear sandal and mini/scanty dress

What are the required documents needed to apply for an Indonesia Investor Visa KITAS C313 / C314 ?

The following are the required documents needed to apply for an Indonesian investor visa KITAS C313 / C314, To apply for a KITAS in Indonesia you must attach the following Documents :

1. Application letter and guarantee letter
2. Scanned colour of passport (identity page and passport cover)
3. Colour passport photo, red background
4. Return ticket (if available)
5. Bank statement of company sponsor
6. Legalities of sponsor company / foreign owned company (PMA), such as : company establishment deed, business license/izin usaha, business identification number /NIB, NPWP, director’s ID card /KTP

Can an indonesia investor visa KITAS C313 / C314 holder work ?

A company director who holds an indonesia investor visa KITAS C313 / C314 can work as long as the following criteria are met : all obligations handled by the director must fulfill the scope of the company business activities,” According to the ministry of investment/BKPM.

Foreigners who are directors or commissioners and invest with a qualifying value are not required to submit RPTKA/IMTA and can use an Investor visa (KITAS),” explained the director of the immigration stay permit, Pramella yunidar pasaribu, When confirmed on tuesday (20/09/2020).

We also emphasize that a foreigner holding an Investor Visa KITAS c313/c314 or Permanent stay permit (KITAP) who holds concurrent position may carry out activities because his/her position as a director / commisioner has the authority, responsibilities and rights as part of the company’s organs. Thus, it is possible to have supervisory, coaching, and managerial functions to ensure the company runs satisfactorily,” she continued.

Meanwhile, a foreigner who serves as a director/commisioner of a company and invests with a value below IDR 1 billion is required to use Work Visa or Permanent stay permit (KITAP), thus hen processing it, a foreign worker must include document requirements from the Ministry of manpower.

Can the Indonesian Investor Visa KITAS C313 / C314 be extended ?

Do you want to apply for Indonesia Investor visa KITAS ?

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Learn more about the types of Indonesian visas:

1. Visa on arrival
2. Single entry visit visa
3. Multiple entry business visa
4. Working visa (KITAS)
5. Investor visa (KITAS)
6. Spouse visa (KITAS)
7. Study visa (KITAS)
8. Dependent visa (KITAS)
9. Freelance work visa (KITAS)
10. Permanent stay permit (KITAP)