Second Home Visa Indonesia

The Second Home Visa is Indonesia's premium long-term residency option designed for affluent foreign nationals who wish to establish Bali or another Indonesian location as their second home. This visa provides 5 to 10 years of residency rights, making it one of the longest-validity immigration permits available in Indonesia. The program targets retirees, investors, remote professionals, and lifestyle migrants who are attracted to Indonesia's culture, climate, and cost of living.

Unlike the KITAS-to-KITAP pathway that requires years of temporary residency before permanent status, the Second Home Visa provides immediate long-term residency upon meeting the financial requirements. This makes it particularly attractive for individuals who want residency certainty from day one without the complexity and time investment of building a business or securing employment in Indonesia.

The Second Home Visa is available to all foreign nationals regardless of age, making it more inclusive than the Retirement KITAS (which requires applicants to be 55+). The primary requirement is financial — applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial resources through one or more qualifying methods:

Bank Deposit: A deposit of at least IDR 2 billion (approximately USD $130,000) in an Indonesian bank account. The deposit must be maintained throughout the visa validity period.

Property Ownership: Ownership of Indonesian property valued at IDR 2 billion or more. Foreign nationals can own property through specific legal structures such as Hak Pakai (Right to Use) for apartments or through a PMA company for land and villas.

Investment Portfolio: Investment in Indonesian government bonds, mutual funds, or other approved financial instruments totaling at least IDR 2 billion.

Combination: A combination of the above methods totaling the required minimum value.

The Second Home Visa provides comprehensive residency benefits that make daily life in Indonesia smooth and convenient. The 5-10 year validity eliminates the stress and expense of frequent visa renewals. Multiple entry and exit rights allow unlimited international travel without exit permits or re-entry arrangements. Visa holders can open Indonesian bank accounts, obtain local driving licenses, and access healthcare services.

Second Home Visa holders can sponsor their spouse and dependent children for equivalent long-term residency permits, keeping families together. The visa also provides a stable immigration platform for engaging in investment activities, though direct employment requires additional work authorization.

Importantly, the Second Home Visa is not limited to any specific location in Indonesia. While many applicants choose Bali as their primary residence, the visa allows residence anywhere in the Indonesian archipelago — from Jakarta's business hub to Lombok's pristine beaches to Yogyakarta's cultural heartland.

Phase 1 — Financial Preparation: Arrange your qualifying financial instrument (bank deposit, property, or investment). For bank deposits, open an account with a major Indonesian bank (BCA, Mandiri, BNI, or BRI) and transfer the required funds from overseas. For property, complete the purchase and obtain the property certificate.

Phase 2 — Document Compilation: Prepare all required documents including passport (minimum 36 months validity recommended), proof of financial qualification, health insurance certificate, criminal background check from your home country, passport-sized photographs, and completed application forms.

Phase 3 — Application Submission: Submit the application to the Directorate General of Immigration. The application undergoes verification of financial documents, background checks, and eligibility review.

Phase 4 — Approval and Visa Issuance: Upon approval, the visa is issued and you can enter or remain in Indonesia as a Second Home Visa holder. Registration with local authorities follows standard procedures.

Compared to the Retirement KITAS (12-month validity, age 55+ required, lower financial threshold), the Second Home Visa offers much longer validity and no age restriction. Compared to the Golden Visa (higher investment thresholds, similar duration), the Second Home Visa has more accessible financial requirements. Compared to the standard Investor KITAS (annual renewal, business establishment required), the Second Home Visa does not require establishing or operating a business.