Indonesia Golden Visa Explained: Who Qualifies and Is It Worth It?

What is the Indonesia Golden Visa?

It's a long-stay residence permit, typically 5 or 10 years, for high-net-worth individuals and large investors. It's aimed at people bringing significant capital into Indonesia through investment in companies or government-approved instruments.

Who is it actually for?

People investing large sums, usually several hundred thousand US dollars or more. Thresholds are set by the government and do change, so always check current figures before planning around them.

Is there a cheaper alternative?

Yes, and it's what most of our clients use. Set up a PT PMA (foreign-owned company) and apply for an Investor KITAS. It gives you legal residence, lets you run your own business, and costs a fraction of the Golden Visa route.

Golden Visa vs Investor KITAS

Can I later get permanent residence?

Long-term KITAS holders can move on to a KITAP (permanent stay permit) once they meet the requirements.

So which should I choose?

If you're building a business in Bali, such as a villa rental, café, agency or e-commerce brand, the PT PMA plus Investor KITAS route is usually faster and more practical. The Golden Visa suits people moving large capital who don't want to operate a company.

Book a free consultation on WhatsApp and we'll compare both for your budget. Visa Nest is an independent consultancy; approvals are decided by Indonesian authorities.