Moving to Bali With Kids: The Family Visa Guide Nobody Gives You

What visa does a family need to move to Bali?

It starts with one main visa holder, usually a parent on a KITAS (Investor, Work or Digital Nomad). The spouse and children then apply as dependants linked to that permit.

Which KITAS should the main parent get?

• •Running your own business in Bali: Investor KITAS via a PT PMA
• •Employed by an Indonesian company: Work KITAS (employer sponsors)
• •Remote worker earning abroad: Digital Nomad (E33G)
• •Married to an Indonesian: Spouse KITAS

Can kids go to school on a tourist visa?

International schools generally expect a proper residence permit. Tourist visas are for tourism, so plan the KITAS before the school term starts.

How long does it take?

Allow several weeks from document collection to the final permit. Doing it before arrival is smoother than converting later.

Documents families usually need

• •Passports (6+ months) for everyone
• •Marriage certificate
• •Children's birth certificates
• •Translations or legalisation where required
• •Passport photos

A 30-day move plan

1. Week 1: Choose the main visa, gather documents
2. Week 2: Submit applications, shortlist schools and areas
3. Week 3: Approvals, book flights and a temporary villa
4. Week 4: Arrive, biometrics, school enrolment

Best areas for families

Sanur (calm, beaches), Canggu/Pererenan (international schools, cafés), Ubud (nature, community schools).

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