Founders and investors who want to stay in Indonesia long-term have two strong options in 2026: the Investor KITAS and the Second-Home Visa. They suit different situations. This guide compares them so you can pick the right one.
Both routes — and the company setup that underpins the Investor KITAS — are handled end-to-end by Sam Consulting, our sister company for formation and visas.
Investor KITAS
The Investor KITAS is a limited stay permit for foreign shareholders or directors of a PT PMA (foreign-investment company). Its appeal:
- No separate work permit is typically required to act as a director/shareholder of your own company.
- Longer validity than a standard work KITAS (often up to 2 years, renewable).
- It ties your stay to a real operating business you own.
Best for: founders who are setting up or already run a PT PMA and want to live in Indonesia while running it.
You'll need a PT PMA with sufficient capital and the correct share structure — see PT PMA vs Local PT and How to Open a Company in Indonesia.
Second-Home Visa
The Second-Home Visa is a long-stay route (commonly up to 5 or 10 years) aimed at financially independent foreigners — investors, retirees, and remote individuals — who can meet a proof-of-funds / deposit requirement rather than running a local company.
- No sponsoring company required — it's based on financial capacity, not employment.
