ITAP (KITAP) is a permanent residency permit for foreigners residing in Indonesia.
ITAP stands for «Izin Tinggal Tetap,» which means Permanent Stay Permit.
KITAP stands for «Kartu Izin Tinggal Tetap» which is the Limited Stay Permit Card issued by immigration after obtaining ITAP. It is issued as a plastic card as well as a printable electronic document.
Foreign citizens can obtain a limited stay permit (KITAS) or a permanent stay permit (KITAP) through sponsorship by a spouse or parent.
Initially, you must obtain a family KITAS (limited stay permit), which needs to be renewed annually for a maximum of 5 years. The KITAS can then be converted into a KITAP (permanent stay permit). The…
Bali is becoming an increasingly popular retirement destination due to the availability of retirement visas KITAS and KITAP. In this article, we explain the rules, regulations, and benefits of obtaini…
Opening an account for a foreigner without a KITAS (KITAP) is currently impossible.
A trusted agency, @legalindonesia, can provide you with the service of opening a card.
Foreign citizens can now purchase homes in Indonesia with just a passport. Residence permits and other visas are no longer required for this. Previously, this was only possible with a KITAS (limited s…
If you are married to an Indonesian citizen or a foreigner on a work KITAS in Indonesia, you and your minor children are eligible for a family KITAS.
Navigating the car-buying maze in Bali as a foreigner can feel like a high-stakes game.
With online expat forums buzzing with questions like, “Can I buy a car in Indonesia?” and “Can I register it in my name?” it’s no wonder the process might seem daunting.
Indonesians really like using abbreviations, especially in administrative tasks where long names are common. Here we provide a list of the most frequently occurring abbreviations and their disambiguat…
If you’re a foreigner looking to open a bank account at BNI (Bank Negara Indonesia), here’s what you need:…
To make the process smoother and avoid potential complications, it’s recommended to use an agency like Legal Indonesia, which can assist with the entire process of opening a bank account at BNI.
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The Indonesian Immigration Office announced a Transitional Visa or Temporary Residence Permit. The Director-General of Indonesia’s Immigration Service, Silmi Karim, introduced the new visa. Transition…