In the last 2-years, there has been a sharp rise in visa scams from other internet sites, partly due to unemployment because of the Covid pandemic and partly because of opportunists trying to exploit foreigners due to the pandemic and border closures.
Many fake visa agents have been advertising visa services and scamming people with a frauded visa application. We hear horror stories daily from people who have lost their sponsorship, money or important documentation.
Types of visas to visit Jakart
If you are visiting Jakarta for holiday or work, it is important that you stay informed about the latest immigration laws, as several things have changed post-Covid, including the visa application process.
Before the Covid pandemic, many citizens could enter Indonesia using a free visit visa, but during the Covid pandemic, the free visa was revoked. In early 2022, the Visa on Arrival was reintroduced and at the time of writing this article, 86 citizens can enter Indonesia using this Visa. Several countries in the Southeast Asian bloc can now get free visas.
Expand your business in Jakarta with Investor KITAS
To obtain an Investor KITAS, you must have shares in an Indonesian PMA. Once you have shares, visa applicants can apply for the Investor KITAS. Although the Investor KITAS has been around for a while, it wasn’t until a few years ago the Indonesian government adjusted the Investor KITAS to be the fantastic product is it today. With no costly government fees and an option for a 2-year visa, its not wonder why the Investor KITAS is one of the most sought after visa options in Indonesia. Check out our guide here to see everything you need to know about the Investor KITAS!
foreign citizens that are married to Indonesian citizens and have their marriage certification registered within Indonesia may apply for a Spouse KITAS. For successful visa applications, we require documents regarding official marriage registration, as well as the standard documents required for the administrative processing.
The Spouse KITAS has a validity of one year and it can be renewed. The principal applicant may also convert the KITAS to a KITAP after it has remained valid for 2 consecutive years. The Spouse KITAP has a validity of 5 years and is a very popular choice for expatriates as they no longer need to be concerned by their visa expiration date every year. To find out more or to apply for a Spouse KITAS, then check out our page about the spouse KITAS.
