Part 03 of 06 · Retirement KITAS series
How to apply for the Retirement KITAS
The application runs through Indonesia's e-Visa system, usually submitted by a licensed agent who acts as your sponsor. Here is the process, start to finish.
At a glance
No. 01-03
- e-Visa routes
- E33F · E33E
- From check to renewal
- 5 steps
- Typical processing
- 5–9 days
- Required, usually an agent
- Sponsor
The process
Five steps, in order
Start from your home country — a tourist visa cannot be switched to a retirement KITAS onshore.
Documents
Your document checklist
Incomplete files are the most common cause of delay. Have these ready before your sponsor submits.
- Passport 18+ months of validity
- Proof of income Pension, ~USD 3,000/month
- Health insurance Valid in Indonesia
- Lease agreement Rental or local domicile
- Photos & CV Passport photos and a short CV
- Non-employment Signed statement
Sponsors & agents
What your sponsor actually does
A licensed immigration agent usually acts as sponsor. They submit and track your application, keep it compliant with current rules and deal with issues along the way. Their fee is separate from the government fee — ask for both in writing.
- Submits and tracks the e-Visa application
- Checks your documents against current rules
- Agent packages commonly IDR 10–15 million
- Always verify the agent's licence
Money
Fees and financial proof
Keep the government fee and the agent fee apart when you budget.
Government fee
USD 150 + IDR 2.7M
One-year permit, indicative.
Agent service
IDR 10–15M
Higher for Silver Hair.
Income (E33F)
USD 3,000 / mo
Pension or income, often cited.
Deposit (E33E)
USD 50,000
State-owned bank, reported.
Pitfalls
Three mistakes to avoid
Where applications most often go wrong.
After approval
Staying longer than a year
What happens once the first permit is issued.
FAQ
Application questions
Short answers. Rules change — confirm on the official portal.
Can I apply myself without an agent?
A sponsor or guarantor is required, and in practice this is usually a licensed agent or facilitator who submits for you.
How long does processing take?
Commonly quoted at 5–9 working days, depending on how complete your documents are and the immigration workload.
Can I apply while in Bali on a tourist visa?
No. Tourist visas cannot be converted to retirement visas; plan the application from your home country.
Where do I check the official rules?
On the Ditjen Imigrasi e-Visa portal at evisa.imigrasi.go.id, or with a licensed agent or immigration lawyer.
The series
Retirement KITAS, in 6 parts
Read in order for the full picture, or jump to the part you need.
- 01 Overview The complete guide: routes, rules, process.
- 02 Requirements Age, income, insurance and documents.
- 03 How to apply You are here The e-Visa process, step by step.
- 04 Cost & time Government vs agent fees, and timing.
- 05 Renewal & KITAP Renewing each year, and the KITAP question.
- 06 Silver Hair The multi-year route with a deposit.
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Informational content, not legal advice. Rules, document lists and fees change — the official e-Visa portal is the final authority.