Indonesia offers long-stay routes through the KITAS, the Second Home Visa, and KITAP permanent residence, with Bali, Jakarta, and Lombok each pulling a different crowd. The visa and cost picture shifts a lot with where you land.
These guides explain each route in plain terms, track what living there costs, and flag the document and local-practice details that decide how smoothly an application runs.
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Compare Indonesia's long-stay visa types: KITAS for work, retirement, investment, spouse, remote worker (E33G), Second Home, and KITAP permanent residency.
Jul 11, 2026
Jun 29, 2026
Jun 26, 2026
May 21, 2026
Budget
~$900 to $1,300
Quieter areas (Ubud, Sanur, outer Denpasar), local warungs, scooter transport
Comfortable
~$1,500 to $2,500
Popular expat areas, comfortable villa or apartment, mixed dining, standard expat setup
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Retirement path
Spouse / family path
Investor path
Work path
How long you can stay
Many work and family routes are 1-2 years; some Second Home and investor pathways can reach 5-10 years
Sponsor need
Highly route-specific; some paths need a guarantor or employer, while others can be self-backed
Monthly budget (modest)
USD 950 - 1,700
Private health insurance
Strongly advised
Healthcare reality
Jakarta is the strongest base; Bali is workable for routine private care but less robust for complex treatment
Property access
Leasehold and usage-right structures matter much more than direct ownership
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