How can I stay permanently in Indonesia?

If you want to remain in Indonesia for longer than 60-days, you can apply for a 180-day Social Visa once you’ve arrived into Bali. To qualify, you will need a sponsor letter from an Indonesian sponsor, proof that you can support yourself during your stay, and a copy of the sponsor’s identity card.

How long can I stay in Jakarta?

For foreigners planning to stay in Indonesia for longer than 30 days, they can obtain a tourist visa prior to arrival from an Indonesian consulate abroad, which is valid for 60 days. With this 60 day tourist visa, foreigners do not have to visit an immigration office while in Indonesia.

How much is the fine for overstaying in Indonesia?

For violation of the stay in Indonesia, there is a penalty in the amount of IDR 1000,000 per day of the delay. The payment for overstay – is not a bribe but a legitimate non-tax state revenue. The overstay up to 60 days is an administrative violation.

Is it cheap to live in Indonesia?

Low Cost of Living Living in Indonesia is cheap, unless you’re constantly buying imported luxury items. The tax regime is also favourable, from 5\% to 30\%. You can rent a basic two-storey house for about Rp50 million (US$3,530) a year or a simple apartment for Rp36 million (US$2,545) a year.

How long can you stay in Indonesia without a visa?

30 days
If you are a US citizen, you do not need a visa for Indonesia. You need only your passport (which has to be valid for another six months) and a return or onward ticket. You can stay in Indonesia without a visa for up to 30 days.

Can you live permanently in Bali?

It is possible to turn your short lived paradise adventure to Bali into a permanent lifestyle by choosing the right Visa options, sorting your finances and finding a property. There are several visa options available including the Free Visa, Visa on Arrival, Social/Tourist or Cultural Visa.

How much is a visa extension in Indonesia?

The Indonesia visa extension cost is IDR 350,000 (around USD $26) plus additional fees for taking fingerprints and other processes.

What happens if you get deported from Indonesia?

Any deported foreigner will be rejected entry in Indonesia up to maximum six months which can be extended up to another six months. Immigration Reasons comprise of: Known to or suspected to be involved in organised transnational crime.

How can I stay in Bali for 6 months?

A Social-Cultural visa initially gives you 60 days in the country. After that it can be extended up to four times for 30 days per extension. This allows you a total stay of 6 months without having to leave. It is only single-entry, so if you do leave the country it will be canceled.

How long can you stay in Indonesia on a tourist visa?

This type of visa is issued to business travellers, as well as visitors. It is valid for one year, and you can stay in Indonesia for a maximum of 60 days in each entry. You can extend both the Indonesia Tourist Visa and Indonesia Visa On Arrival beyond their initial 30 days.

How long can you stay in Bali?

If you want to stay for up to 180 days in Bali, then you will need to get a social-cultural visa which allows you to stay in Indonesia for 60 days but then you can extend this four times for a total of 180 days stay in Indonesia. We have not done this type of visa so we won’t go into detail.

Can a non professional stay in Indonesia for longer than one day?

Below are the two types of most common visas for non-professional longer term stays. You should note that the date of arrival in Indonesia is counted as day one of the permitted stay and the date of departure is also counted as a full day even if the flight leaves just after midnight.

What happens if you overstay your visa in Indonesia?

If you overstay your visa, you are subject to a fine of 1 million Indonesian rupiah (about $70 USD at current exchange rates; fees may change at any time) per day and may be detained and deported. U.S. citizens have been jailed for visa overstays or entering the country on the wrong visa class for their purpose of travel.