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Introduction to KITAP
KITAP (in English: permanent residence permit card) is a stay permit given to foreigners who want to stay in Indonesia for a long time. It is valid for 5 years and can be extended continuously as long as the residence permit is not revoked. Even you have to apply for a new KITAP, you do not have to extend your visa because it is automatically extended.
Way to Get the Ultimate Stay Permit KITAP
Furthermore, to get a KITAP, it is required to held a KITAS and having extended it multiple times before applying for KITAP.
Check If You Are eligible for KITAP?
Since KITAP will give you so many advantages during your stay in Indonesia, not all people are eligible to apply for this stay permit. You are eligible to hold KITAP if you are:
- Married to an Indonesian citizen.
- An investor, director, or commissioner in an Indonesian Company.
- Planning to retire in Indonesia.
- An Indonesian regaining your citizenship.
Requirements to Get KITAP
In addition, if you are willing to get KITAP, here are the requirements:
- obtained a KITAS (limited stay permit) and had extended multiple times (6 years in total).
- have a sponsor. If you are married to an Indonesian, your spouse will be your sponsor.
- working with the same Indonesian company for five years in a row in the same position.
- for retirees, should have no work intention in Indonesia.
Documents You Need to Get KITAP
Besides the requirement you need to fulfill, there are some documents needed. They are:
- Passport (active for at least 18 months).
- KITAS.
- Sponsor letter.
- Indonesian ID (KTP) of your sponsor.
- Tax obligation main number (NPWP).
- Statement letter stated you have no work intention in Indonesia (for retirees).
- work permit (IMTA) and the legal documents of the sponsoring company (for foreign investors).
The application process approximately takes 3 months.
Can KITAP Holders Work in Indonesia?
Only those married to an Indonesian and who work as professionals in Indonesia have the right to work in Indonesia.
There are some restrictions that apply for KITAP holders to work in Indonesia:
First, the applicant only can work for a company if the company obtains the work permit for the applicant (IMTA)
Secondly, spouse KITAP holders, they can choose to start a business as a sole entrepreneur without hiring anyone.
How to Apply for a KITAP?
Even the application requirements differ, having a sponsor is a must for all KITAP applicants. The sponsor can be an Indonesian spouse, a PT PMA company, or an agent.
To apply for KITAP, retirees and foreign investors need the same documents for the application. They consist of:
1. Passport.
2. KITAS.
3. Sponsor letter.
4. Indonesian ID (KTP) of the sponsor.
5. Tax Obligation Main Number (NPWP).
6. Foreign investors also need to bring their work permit (IMTA) and the legal documents of the sponsoring company.
Benefits If You Hold a KITAP
There are some benefits if you hold a KITAP. Here they are:
- Indonesian ID with a validity of five years.
- Local driver’s license (SIM) with a validity of five years.
- Bank account.
- Credit card.
- Loan.
- Local prices to tourist attractions.
- MERP with a validity of two years, allowing you to enter and exit the country as you like.
- If you are married to an Indonesian, you are eligible for a joint ownership over a property.
The Types of KITAP
Do you know the types of KITAP? There are three types of KITAS as follows:
Spouse KITAP
It must be proven that the applicant is already married with an Indonesian for at least 2 years. If the marriage process was held abroad, Surat Nikah or Marriage Letter notification from the Indonesian Embassy is needed. In addition, this also means that the applicant does not need to held a KITAS to apply for a KITAP under these circumstances.
Foreign investors, directors, and commissioners KITAP
KITAP can also be applied by applicants who work as directors or commissioners in the same Indonesian company for the last four years in a row. Requirements that must meet before an applicant can apply for KITAP are :
1. Applicant must have a work permit (IMTA)
2. Hold a limited stay permit (KITAS)
It is important to notice that the job position of the applicant must not have changed during the period required. Applicant must prove the eligibility with the required supporting documentation.
Retirement KITAP
To spend retirement in Indonesia is a big dream of retirees all over the world. To apply for KITAP, retirees must be over 55 years old and willing to commit to not working during their stay in Indonesia.
Sponsorship for KITAP in Indonesia
What is Sponsor?
Law Number 6 of 2011 concerning Immigration regulates the definition of sponsor or guarantor. A guarantor is a person or corporation that is responsible for the presence and activities of foreigners while in the territory of Indonesia.
Who Are Eligible to be a Sponsor?
Based on the laws and regulations in Indonesia, there are three legal subjects that can become sponsors for foreigners who want to stay in Indonesia. The guarantor and sponsor have a very important position in the visa process.
- Spouse of foreign citizens who will come to Indonesia, in the case of mixed marriages. Foreign nationals who are married to Indonesian citizens can obtain guarantees from their spouses who are Indonesian citizens. Spouses of Indonesian citizens can be the person in charge of regular visas.
- Every Indonesian citizen can also become a guarantor or sponsor of a visa for foreign citizens. Visas that can be sponsored by ordinary Indonesian citizens are Visa on Arrival and Repatriation Visa. Repatriates are foreign ex-Indonesian citizens who wish to live in the Indonesian Territory.
- Indonesian companies can also become sponsors or guarantors for Foreign Workers (Foreign Citizens who come to Indonesia with the aim of working). However, not all Indonesian companies can become sponsors or guarantors for their employees. Only Indonesian companies that have a minimum paid-up capital of IDR 1 billion can become guarantors.
Responsibilities of Sponsor
The guarantor or sponsor has various responsibilities after the guarantee for the foreign worker has obtained a visa. These responsibilities are:
- be responsible for the existence and behavior of foreign nationals or foreign workers during their existence in Indonesia;
- report any changes in civil status, immigration status, and changes in the address of the foreigner who is their responsibility;
- pay costs arising from the return or return of foreign nationals or foreign workers who are under guarantee by him if: The residence permit for the foreign citizen or foreign worker in question has expired; the subject of immigration action in the form of deportation.
How Long Does the Process Take?
Can you guess how long the process take? The process usually takes approximately three months. However, it can be shorter if applicants apply by using a legal service. Please don’t be worry, Sam Consulting will be your best choice to help your concern.
In conclusion, KITAP becomes the most wanted stay permit. It is because great benefits you will get. Do you want to know more about KITAP? Please contact us.
