Information, not advice: Golden Visa Indonesia is an independent editorial guide — not the Government of Indonesia, not the Directorate General of Immigration, and not a law firm or licensed adviser. Thresholds are USD-set, IDR-monitored, change by regulation, and apply case-by-case; figures are "last verified June 2026" — confirm at the e-Visa portal (evisa.imigrasi.go.id) and with licensed Indonesian immigration/tax counsel before acting. We never promise approval. If you engage a partner we introduce, that partner may pay us a referral fee at no cost to you.
evisa indonesia golden visa is shorthand for applying for Indonesia’s Golden Visa through the official online immigration portal, not through an agent’s back office. You use the same e-Visa system (evisa.imigrasi.go.id) that handles standard visit visas, but with Golden Visa–specific options, document uploads, and investment checks.
Quick definition: “evisa imigrasi golden visa” in practice
In official language, there is no separate “Golden Visa website”. The Directorate General of Immigration runs one central portal, often called evisa imigrasi. Inside that portal, you can apply for:
- Standard Visit Visas (single / multiple entry)
- Limited Stay Visas (ITAS pre-approval)
- Golden Visa Indonesia online portal options (residence by investment, 5–10 years) – added after the August 2023 Golden Visa launch
The Golden Visa pathways and their legal base come from:
- Permenkumham No. 22 Tahun 2023 – main Golden Visa regulation
- Permenkumham No. 11 Tahun 2024 – adjustments to visa/ITAS categories
- PMK (Peraturan Menteri Keuangan) numbers that define investment thresholds and eligible instruments
Everything below is information, not personal advice. Regulations change; all thresholds in this article are last checked June 2026 [VERIFY]. Always re-check the regulation text and the live portal before locking in an investment.
Golden Visa tiers and amounts – the part to confirm before you open the portal
You cannot use the e-Visa portal effectively if you do not know which tier you belong to. The categories in Permenkumham and the portal must match your funding and your role (individual investor, corporate executive, or “second home” style applicant).
Below is a simplified reference table. This is not the exhaustive legal matrix, but it captures what most foreign applicants are asking about. All figures are rounded and last verified June 2026 [VERIFY].
| Golden Visa Path | Typical Tenor | Indicative Investment / Proof | Key Legal Base |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual investor – 5‑year | 5 years ITAS (renewable) | ~USD 350,000–400,000 into eligible instruments [VERIFY] | Permenkumham 22/2023 + related PMK |
| Individual investor – 10‑year | 10 years ITAS (renewable / convertible) | ~USD 700,000–800,000 into eligible instruments [VERIFY] | Permenkumham 22/2023 + related PMK |
| Corporate-linked (director/commissioner) | 5 or 10 years | Company investment typically from ~USD 2.5–5 million+ [VERIFY] | Permenkumham 22/2023 |
| Tech / strategic sector founder / C‑level | 5 or 10 years | Lower individual share + startup valuation & sector criteria [VERIFY] | Permenkumham 22/2023 + sectoral rules |
| “Second Home”-adjacent route | 5 or 10 years | Proof of funds / property-based thresholds, not classic “investment” [VERIFY] | Permenkumham 22/2022 & 22/2023 |
There are also Investor KITAS (non-Golden) and PT PMA-based KITAS routes with much lower capital requirements, but they do not give 5–10 year residence with the same branding or benefits. Those run through different menu options on the same portal.
If your funding level or purpose does not fit these tiers cleanly, this is exactly the point where a specialist makes sense. You can still apply yourself, but you need someone to sanity-check whether your investment plan lines up with how Immigration and the Ministry of Finance read the rules today.
Plan your trip through the portal stages with us on email or WhatsApp; we share information first and introduce vetted partners only if you decide to proceed.
Step 1: Set up your e-Visa account before starting a Golden Visa form
The Golden Visa is just one category inside the main portal, so the first steps look identical to any limited stay visa application.
1. Go to the official “evisa imigrasi” domain
Only use the official site operated by Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi. The current production domain is:
- https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id
Mirror or test domains exist, and unofficial agent pages sometimes mimic the layout. Always double-check the URL and HTTPS certificate. The government site does not ask you to send money via WhatsApp or a personal bank account.
2. Create a personal user account
Menu wording changes slightly as the UI evolves, but the core flow is:
- Click Register / Daftar.
- Choose Individual / Perseorangan (you as an applicant) or Corporate if you are an authorized representative of a company sponsoring multiple applicants.
- Fill in:
- Full name (as in passport)
- Email (be consistent; you will get OTPs and updates here)
- Mobile number (country code + number)
- Password
- Confirm via email verification link or OTP.
Keep this login safe. You will use it for document uploads, fee payment, and downloading the approved e-Visa.
3. Set language expectations
The portal offers both English and Bahasa Indonesia. Some labels and error messages appear only in Bahasa. Common ones for Golden Visa flows include:
- Visa Tinggal Terbatas – Limited Stay Visa
- Visa Emas – Golden Visa (may appear as a category label or explanatory text)
- Penjamin – Sponsor (individual or entity in Indonesia, if required)
- Data Penanaman Modal – Investment data
Step 2: Pick the correct Golden Visa category inside the portal
This is the most common point of confusion. The Golden Visa is not one big blue button; it is implemented as a set of visa types (kode visa) that correspond to the different investment paths in Permenkumham 22/2023.
Category structure you’ll typically see
After logging in and choosing “New Application”, the flow is usually:
- Select Type of Visa – choose a Limited Stay Visa path.
- Select Purpose – investment / second home / work as investor, etc.
- Select Sub-category – this is where the Golden Visa options appear.
Depending on your profile, you should be looking for options that match wording like:
- Investor Golden Visa 5 Years / Visa Emas 5 Tahun
- Investor Golden Visa 10 Years / Visa Emas 10 Tahun
- Director/Commissioner Golden Visa
- Second Home Golden Visa if the government has merged these routes in your region [VERIFY]
The exact “code” (for example, a string of letters and numbers) is not user-friendly, but internally it maps to your funding tier and legal base. This is why knowing your intended path before logging in matters more than trying to pick a category ad hoc.
Golden Visa vs Investor KITAS vs Second Home in the UI
- Classic Investor KITAS – linked to a PT PMA, lower investment, shorter initial stay (often 2 years). Does not carry “Golden Visa” branding.
- Second Home Visa (Visa Rumah Kedua) – based on proof of funds / property, not always coded as Golden Visa even after 2023.
- Visa Emas / Golden Visa – clearly higher investment thresholds, 5–10 year tenor.
Permenkumham 22/2023 brought the policy together, but the front-end UI has been catching up gradually. Screens you see in 2026 may differ from screenshots in older guides or agent PDFs from 2023–2024.
Step 3: Document checklist for e-Visa Golden Visa submission
The document list is the part you control; processing is what you do not. The official requirements are grounded in Permenkumham 22/2023 plus PMK rules and standard immigration practice.
Below is a practical checklist by applicant type. This is not a substitute for the live portal list; treat it as a way to prepare before you sit down in front of the upload screen.
A. Common documents for all e-Visa Golden Visa applicants
- Passport
- Minimum 30 months validity recommended for a 5-year visa, 60 months for a 10-year visa [VERIFY]; scan the bio page clearly.
- Photo
- Recent coloured photograph (plain background, no headgear unless religious, JPEG/PNG, exact size as specified on the portal).
- Statement letters
- Standard immigration statements: willingness to obey Indonesian law, no intention to work illegally, etc. Often provided as templates to sign.
- CV / profile
- Especially for founder / executive routes – simple professional summary and business background.
- Police clearance (SKCK-equivalent from your country)
- Some Golden Visa categories require a criminal record check; check the portal and latest circular.
B. Investment proof – the core of Golden Visa review
This varies the most and is most sensitive to PMK changes. Generally, expect to provide:
- Bank statements (for non-invested funds that will be injected after approval)
- Proof of investment if already completed:
- Securities account statements (for government bonds, eligible instruments)
- Share certificates / notarial deeds (if investing into a PT PMA)
- Property ownership evidence (for “Second Home”-style paths where applicable)
- Source of funds explanation (basic KYC – e.g., employment income, business sale, inheritances)
Under PMK rules, only specific instruments and structures qualify; a random overseas ETF in your home-country brokerage usually does not. For regulated products (e.g., Indonesian government bonds), banks and securities companies that Immigration recognises will issue letters tailored for Golden Visa purposes.
C. Company and role documents (for corporate-linked Golden Visas)
If you are applying as a director, commissioner, or key executive linked to a corporate investment:
- Company legality:
- Deed of establishment and amendments (Akta pendirian & perubahan)
- Approval from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (SK Kemenkumham)
- Business Identification Number (NIB – Nomor Induk Berusaha)
- Shareholder structure – cap table / share registry that shows the investing entity and amount.
- Position documents – appointment letters, notarial minutes naming you as director/commissioner or C‑level.
D. PT PMA & Investor KITAS overlap
If your strategy is to both create a PT PMA and secure a Golden Visa, expect some duplication:
- You will handle PT PMA establishment (through OSS and notaries), including minimum authorised capital.
- For Golden Visa, you still need to show that your
capital / investment meets the Golden Visa PMK thresholds, which are higher than minimum PT PMA capital.
Our separate PT PMA and Investor KITAS guides break down those steps in-depth; here we focus on the Golden Visa e-Visa flow itself.
Step 4: Filling and submitting the e-Visa Indonesia Golden Visa form
Once your documents are ready, the portal will take you through several data entry screens. Expect to fill more information than for a short-stay visa.
Key data fields to prepare
- Personal data – passport, address, family details, contact info.
- Current occupation and employer – including address and field of activity.
- Intended address in Indonesia – city, province, and full address if known; can be a rental or owned property.
- Investment plan – amount, type of instrument, timing, and any corporate structure behind it.
- Sponsor data (if required) – Indonesian entity or individual, including ID numbers and address.
Uploading documents
Portal behaviour changes, but some practices are constant:
- Use clear filenames (e.g. passport_name.pdf, bankstatement_may2026.pdf).
- Respect file size limits; compress PDFs responsibly without making them unreadable.
- Upload colour scans for identity and investment proofs.
- Where a field is marked mandatory with a red asterisk, do not skip it “hoping Immigration will ask later” – incomplete submissions are a common delay source.
Paying the Golden Visa fee online
Golden Visa government fees are higher than standard visas and differ by category. The exact amounts are set in the relevant PMK on non-tax state revenue (PNBP – Penerimaan Negara Bukan Pajak) for Immigration and can change.
At payment step, you typically see:
- Visa fee – base government visa charge.
- Stay permit issuance fee – for ITAS issuance after arrival or e-ITAS issuance.
- Telex / approval fee – for the approval cable, if applicable.
Payment channels often include Indonesian virtual accounts, credit cards, and local gateways. If you are abroad without Indonesian banking, the card option is usually the practical route – but errors are common. Take screenshots, and avoid multiple rapid payment attempts if one looks “stuck”; wait for confirmation or error before retrying.
Step 5: Processing, e-Visa issuance, and entry to Indonesia
Once submitted and paid, your application status in the portal will show a sequence from “Received” to “In Process” and, ideally, “Approved”. There is no legally guaranteed processing time in the regulation; practice is what matters.
Processing times – practice, not promises
- Standard visit visas are sometimes decided in a matter of working days.
- Golden Visa files involve coordination with investment and finance authorities, so they can take materially longer.
- Complex corporate structures or unusual investment instruments often trigger additional clarification.
We do not publish “X days guaranteed” timelines because they are simply not real. Any agent offering guaranteed timing is making a marketing claim, not a regulatory one.
Receiving your e-Visa
If approved, you will be able to:
- Download the e-Visa (PDF) from the portal, and
- Possibly receive it by email to your registered address.
Print at least one hard copy and store a digital copy on your phone. Airline check-in and Immigration on arrival may ask to see it.
Arrival and ITAS activation
Historically, some limited stay visas required an in-country conversion step at a local Immigration office to activate the ITAS (residence permit) and capture biometrics (photo/fingerprints). For Golden Visa:
- Biometrics are still required; check the latest practice on:
- Whether you need to book an appointment after arrival, and
- Whether the ITAS is issued electronically or also as a card/sticker.
- The Golden Visa is designed as a long-stay permit from day one, but that does not mean zero after-arrival formalities.
Keep a buffer in your travel schedule during the first month in Indonesia for these admin steps.
Tax angle: Golden Visa vs tax residency
Golden Visa status and Indonesian tax residency are related but not identical. Key points drawn from existing tax rules and practice as of June 2026 [VERIFY]:
- Golden Visa ≠ automatic tax resident. Tax residency typically depends on:
- Days present in Indonesia (commonly 183+ days in a 12-month period), or
- Having a place of residence / vital interests in Indonesia.
- Golden Visa makes long-term presence easier, which makes becoming a tax resident more likely if you spend significant time here.
- Specific incentives may apply to certain Golden Visa holders in targeted sectors, but these rely on separate tax regulations, not the visa alone.
- Double tax treaty rules between Indonesia and your home country can materially change your position.
Tax is one area where DIY via the e-Visa portal is not enough. Before you structure a seven-figure investment or plan to move operationally to Indonesia, get written advice from a qualified tax adviser who understands both Indonesian law and your home-country system. Golden Visa Indonesia can connect you with vetted tax partners; plan your trip and mention that you need tax structuring support via email or WhatsApp.
Common pitfalls and practical tips for using the Golden Visa online portal
1. Mis-matched category vs funding
Applying for a 10-year Golden Visa in the portal while your documents show an investment more consistent with a 5-year or non-Golden Investor KITAS tier is a recipe for queries or refusal. Align your category choice with your realistic, provable funding.
2. “Pending investment” without proof
Screens that let you declare future investment do not remove the need for evidence. Expect Immigration to want:
- Bank balances sufficient to complete the promised injection, and/or
- Firm commitments in acceptable formats from Indonesian banks / brokers / notaries.
3. Ignoring sponsor fields
Even where Golden Visa policy markets “no local sponsor required”, the portal may still present sponsor-related fields because of shared templates. Read the on-screen instructions and current circulars carefully – some categories are genuinely sponsor-free, others not.
4. PT PMA sequencing confusion
There are two classic routes:
- Set up PT PMA first, then apply using corporate/Investor Golden Visa categories.
- Apply as individual investor first, then structure your Indonesian company and business operations later.
The “right” order depends on whether your investment is directly into a company you control, into financial instruments, or a mix. The portal itself does not explain sequencing; it only enforces document fields.
5. Outdated agent templates
Many PDFs and “step-by-step” guides floating online were made in 2023–2024. After Permenkumham 11/2024 and subsequent technical adjustments, some code names and workflows changed. Always follow the current portal field labels and latest regulation, not an old template that assumes the old layout.
How Golden Visa Indonesia fits into this: information, not approvals
Golden Visa Indonesia (goldenvisaindonesia.com) is an independent information source, not the Immigration office and not a visa agent. We read the regulations, watch how they are applied in practice, and publish what we can verify.
- We do not promise approval – no one legitimately can.
- We separate law from practice – “Permenkumham says X” vs “officers usually do Y”.
- We work with vetted partners – if you ask for execution help, we can introduce licensed visa, legal, and tax professionals. Our independence policy: no one can pay to change what we publish; if you proceed with our partner they may pay us a referral fee at no extra cost to you.
If you are ready to map your real-world situation (passport, family, tax residence, investment size) against current Golden Visa categories and the e-Visa portal screens you will actually see, plan your trip with us via email or WhatsApp. We will tell you plainly if a different route – Second Home, Investor KITAS, or waiting for clearer rules – looks more realistic.
FAQs on the e-Visa Indonesia Golden Visa portal
Can I apply for the Indonesia Golden Visa entirely online from overseas?
Yes, the initial Golden Visa application runs through the e-Visa portal and can be completed from overseas. You fill the form, upload documents, and pay fees online. After approval, you receive an e-Visa to enter Indonesia. Some post-arrival steps (biometrics, ITAS activation) still require your physical presence in Indonesia.
Do I need an agent to use the evisa imigrasi Golden Visa system?
No, legally you do not need an agent; individual applicants can register and submit directly. In practice, many Golden Visa candidates involve licensed visa and legal advisers because of the investment thresholds, cross-ministry rules, and tax implications. Using an agent does not guarantee approval, but it can reduce avoidable mistakes in documentation and category choice.
Are the Golden Visa investment amounts fixed in USD?
No. The legal thresholds are set in Indonesian rupiah, with USD figures used informally for convenience. Portal guides and marketing often quote rounded USD values, but Immigration and the Ministry of Finance look at rupiah amounts and eligible instruments defined in PMK regulations. Exchange rates and PMK updates can shift the effective USD figure over time.
Can I change my Golden Visa category in the portal after submitting?
Not easily. Once an application is formally submitted and paid under a specific visa type, switching to a different Golden Visa tier usually means withdrawing and starting a new application with new fees. Make sure your chosen category matches your real, provable investment before you submit.
Does holding a Golden Visa automatically make me an Indonesian tax resident?
No. Golden Visa status alone does not create tax residency. Indonesian tax residency depends on factors like days spent in Indonesia (often 183+ days in 12 months) and where your economic and personal interests are centred. However, a 5–10 year residence permit makes it easier to spend enough time in Indonesia to become tax resident, so you should get tailored tax advice before relocating or restructuring your assets around a Golden Visa plan.