At Esin Indonesia, we help families stay together legally in Indonesia. Our Family-Sponsored KITAS service supports foreign spouses, children, and certain relatives—generously sponsored by an Indonesian citizen or primary KITAS/KITAP holder.
What Is a Family-Sponsored KITAS?
The Family KITAS (KITAS Keluarga) is available under the E31 visa category, which includes:
- E31A – Spouse of an Indonesian citizen
- E31B – Spouse of a foreign KITAS/KITAP holder
- E31E, E31C, E31D, E31F, E31H, E31J – Children, adopted children, parents, or step-children, depending on sponsor and relationship
It allows the dependent to live in Indonesia for the same duration as the sponsor.
Eligibility & Benefits
- Who can apply: spouse, children under 18, and dependent parents or step-children, sponsored by Indonesian citizens or KITAS/KITAP holders
- Benefits include:
- Residence matching sponsor’s visa duration (1 or 2 years)
- Multiple re-entry permit (MERP)
- Access to local services like banking, schooling, and identity registration
- Option for spouse to later apply for work KITAS if desired
- Children can attend school; spouses may not work unless a separate permit is obtained
Required Documents
From Applicant:
- Passport valid for at least 18 months
- VITAS (entry visa) if applying offshore
- Passport photo (white background)
- Marriage certificate or children’s birth certificate (with official translation if needed)
- Sponsor family documents (e.g. KITAS, KTP, Kartu Keluarga)
- Bank statement from sponsor showing minimum USD 2,000 balance
From Sponsor:
- Copy of valid KITAS/KITAP or Indonesian citizenship documentation
- Proof of domicile, income, or ability to support the dependent
Processing & Fees
- Processing time: Typically 5–10 business days for offshore applications
- Validity: Normally matches sponsor’s visa length—one year or two if sponsor KITAS is two‑years
- Government Fee Estimate:
- IDR 12M/year per person offshore
- IDR 13.5M–17M/year for two-year offshore/onshore KITAS
- Esin Service Fee: Tailored packages for each family size and visa type
FAQs
Content:
1. Who qualifies as a dependent under E31 KITAS?
Foreign spouses of Indonesian citizens or KITAS holders, children under 18, and in certain cases, parents or step-children.
2. Can family KITAS holders work or attend school?
Children can attend school.
Spouses are not permitted to work unless they convert to a Working KITAS separately legally.
3. How do I apply if I’m currently overseas?
Apply for a VITAS entry visa (E31 identifier), enter Indonesia, then convert to a dependent KITAS at a local immigration office.
4. Can I travel out and return on a Family KITAS?
Yes. The KITAS includes a Multiple Exit/Re-entry Permit (MERP) that allows multiple entries until expiration.
5. What if the primary sponsor changes visa, relocates, or divorces?
Dependent KITAS is tied to sponsor status:
If sponsor visa lapses or changes, KITAS may need renewal or conversion.
In case of divorce, KITAS may be revoked unless alternative status is applied.
6. Do I need to apply for a new visa when extending?
Yes. Dependents must be extended/renewed aligned with sponsor KITAS, usually before expiry, with updated bank statements and sponsor letters.
