Foreigners can now apply for family reunion visas to Indonesia

On 14th September 2020 a new update was released by the Directorate General of Indonesia informing that concessions will be made for the application of reunion visas to Indonesia, such as spouse & dependent KITAS.

This new update is relevant to spouses of Indonesian citizens, as well as children of mixed marriages. This long-overdue announcement is fantastic news for thousands of people affected by the COVID 19 pandemic and means at last, people can return to Indonesia to be with their loved ones.

As per 14th September, the online system for new applications is back online!

Mentioned on the Directorate General of Indonesia’s page, the requirements needed for visa application are as follows:

• Application Letter

• Sponsorship Letter

• Colour copy of passport with a minimum validity of 18 months for 1 year stay permit

• Bank statement with a minimum balance of US$ 1,500

• Marriage certificate

Additionally, the new announcement applies to:

• Children of Indonesian mother/father

• Children of foreigners who are married to Indonesian citizens (under 18 years old and unmarried)

Requirements for Children of Indonesian mother/father:

• Application Letter and Sponsor Letter signed on the stamp duty

• Colour copy of passport with a minimum validity of 18 months for a 1-year stay permit

• Bank statement with a minimum balance of US$ 1,500

• Copy of Family Registration Certificate

• Copy of marriage certificate

• Copy of birth certificate

• Copy of Indonesian parent’s ID Card

Requirements for the Following spouse (Dependent Visa) Temporary/Permanent (ITAS/ITAP) Stay Permit Holder:

• Application Letter from the spouse to Directorate of Immigration

• Sponsor Letter signed on the stamp duty

• Copy of passport with minimum validity of 18 months for 1-year stay permit

• Bank statement with minimum balance of US$ 1,500

• Copy of marriage certificate

• Copy of spouse’s ITAS/ITAP

Requirements for Children of Foreigners of ITAS/ITAP holder (under 18 years old and unmarried):

• Application Letter from the spouse to Directorate of Immigration

• Sponsor Letter signed on the stamp duty

• Copy of passport with a minimum validity of 18 months for a 1-year stay permit

• Bank statement with a minimum balance of US$ 1,500

• Copy of marriage certificate

• Copy of family registration certificate

• Copy of birth certificate

• Copy of parents’ ITAS/ITAP

If you would like more information or need assistance applying for your reunion visas – spouse KITAS or Dependent KITAS, feel free to contact our Jakarta Business Specialist Mega Rizkiani at jakarta@d-b-in.com

Jakarta Business Specialist Mega Rizkiani