Second Home visa
Second Home visa vs Retirement KITAS
Two ways to stay in Indonesia long-term. The retirement KITAS is built for non-working retirees; the Second Home visa is a separate category for financially qualified foreigners.
Built for retirees
Retirement KITAS
- Age 55 or 60, depending on category
- Pension around USD 3,000 a month
- Non-working, renewed yearly
Built for financial capacity
Second Home visa
- Not tied to retirement age
- Substantial funds — verify amount
- Long-term stay, own sponsor rules
Two categories
Same goal, different rulebooks
The retirement KITAS (E33F or E33E Silver Hair) is a non-working permit for retirees with a pension. The Second Home visa is aimed at foreigners with substantial financial resources, is not tied to retirement, and has its own financial and sponsorship criteria. Details on it are less widely published — verify through official channels.
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KITAS: retirees
Age and pension based, non-working.
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Second Home: finances
Built around financial capacity.
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Not interchangeable
You apply for one or the other.
Side by side
How the two compare
Where the Second Home column says "verify", public figures are inconsistent.
Deciding
Four things to weigh
Compare these before choosing a route.
Costs
What the retirement KITAS costs
Second Home fees are published less consistently — ask for a written quote.
Government fee
USD 150 + IDR 2.7M
Retirement KITAS, one-year permit.
Agent service
IDR 10–15M
Higher for Silver Hair.
Processing time
5–9 working days
Retirement KITAS via e-Visa.
Which fits you
A quick way to decide
Then confirm the details with a licensed agent or the official portal.
Choose this if
Retirement KITAS
- You are 55 or 60 and retired
- You have a pension of around USD 3,000 a month
- You will not work or run a business
- You are happy to renew yearly (or choose Silver Hair)
Choose this if
Second Home visa
- You do not fit the retirement profile
- You have substantial financial resources
- You want a long stay without annual renewals
- You will verify the current criteria officially
FAQ
Second Home questions
Short answers. Verify with official sources.
Is the Second Home visa the same as a retirement visa?
No. It is a separate long-stay category for financially qualified foreigners and is not interchangeable with the retirement KITAS.
Do I need to be retired for the Second Home visa?
No. It is not tailored to retirees and does not carry the retirement age rule.
How much money does the Second Home visa need?
Substantial financial capacity, but figures are reported inconsistently. Confirm the current amount on the official portal.
Can I work on either visa?
The retirement KITAS prohibits work and business. Check what the Second Home visa allows with official sources or legal advice.
Need help?
Still torn between the two?
Tell us your age, finances and plans. We will point you to the category that fits.
Informational content, not legal advice. Rules, document lists and fees change — the official e-Visa portal is the final authority.