Residence & citizenship
Indonesian Permanent Stay Permit (KITAP)
Indonesia's permanent residence permit, available to certain long-term KITAS holders and to spouses of Indonesian citizens seeking to settle.
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The qualifying KITAS periods (e.g. 3-4 years for workers, 2 years for spouses), the 5-year validity and fees must be confirmed against official immigration KITAP pages/regulations.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Indonesia government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Permanent Stay Permit (KITAP / ITAP)
- Route type
- Permanent residence permit
- Validity
- 5 years, renewable
- Verify on official portal
- Eligibility
- Qualifying KITAS holders and spouses of Indonesian citizens
- Verify qualifying periods
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals who have held a KITAS continuously for the qualifying period (reported around 3-4 years for workers)
- Foreign spouses of Indonesian citizens after a shorter qualifying period of marriage/residence
- Certain investors and other long-term residents
What you can do
- Reside in Indonesia on a settled, long-term basis
- Retain residence even when changing employer (subject to work rules)
- Move toward eligibility for citizenship in some cases
How to apply
- Apply through the Directorate General of Immigration with a sponsor
- Provide the KITAS history or marriage evidence and required documents
- Renew as required to maintain permanent status
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.