Spouse KITAS Indonesia 2025: Long-Term Stay Visa

Spouse KITAS (1 Year, 2 Years) – 2025 Guide: Dependent Visa for Husbands and Wives

Overview of Spouse KITAS

The Spouse KITAS is a Limited Stay Permit designed for the foreign spouse of a KITAS or KITAP holder in Indonesia. This visa allows husbands and wives to legally live together in Bali or anywhere in Indonesia, ensuring family unity during long-term residence.

It is the most common option for married couples who want to stay together while one partner holds a work, investment, retirement, or other type of KITAS/KITAP.

Purpose

The Spouse KITAS is intended to:

Allow a husband or wife of a KITAS/KITAP holder to reside legally in Indonesia.
Provide stability and family unity for long-term foreign residents.

Validity

Available in 1-year and 2-year options.
Renewable for up to 5 consecutive years under the same sponsorship.
After 5 years, spouses may transition to a Permanent Stay Permit (KITAP).

Extension Possibility

Renewable annually or biennially depending on the visa type.
After 5 years of continuous stay, a KITAP can be issued.
If the main sponsor’s KITAS/KITAP is revoked, the spouse’s permit also becomes invalid.

Applicable Activities

Spouse KITAS holders may:

Legally reside in Indonesia with their husband or wife.
Access healthcare, insurance, and educational services.
Open a local bank account and apply for an Indonesian driver’s license.
Register for a SKTT (Temporary Residence Card) at the Civil Registry Office.

⚠️ Note: Spouse KITAS holders are not allowed to work or engage in income-generating activities in Indonesia.

Essential Documentation for Family Dependent KITAS Application

Applicants typically need to prepare the following:

Valid Nationality Passport at least 6 (six) months.
Proof of living expenses of at least US$2000 (two thousand American dollars) or equivalent.
Latest color photograph.
Curriculum Vitae.
Travel Itinerary.
Proof of guarantee from the Guarantor or a statement of commitment from the husband or wife
Marriage certificate or marriage book that has been translated into Indonesian by a sworn translator except those that have been written in English
A valid Limited Stay Permit/Permanent Stay Permit or Limited Stay Visa of the husband or wife.

💡 Additional documents may be required depending on nationality and local Immigration regulations.

KITAS Extension Information

The Spouse KITAS can be renewed for up to 5 years in total.
After 5 years, spouses may apply for a KITAP.
The dependent status must always be tied to the main sponsor’s valid KITAS or KITAP.

⚠️ Overstay Warning: Overstaying a KITAS leads to fines of IDR 1,000,000/day and may result in deportation or blacklisting.

Processing Time of Spouse KITAS

Offshore Application:
- Standard: 10–15 working days
- Express: 7–10 working days
Onshore Conversion:
- Standard: 3–4 weeks
- Passport remains with Immigration during processing

💡 Best practice: Apply at least 2–3 weeks before expiry to avoid overstay.

Subcategories of Family Dependent KITAS

For detailed information, see our dedicated pages:

👉 Spouse KITAS – Stay permit for husbands and wives

👉 Child KITAS – Stay permit for children of KITAS holders

👉 Parent KITAS – Stay permit for parents of KITAS holders

👉 Sibling KITAS – Stay permit for brothers and sisters of KITAS holders

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