Spousal ITAS
#E31A
The Spousal ITAS is a limited stay permit granted to foreigners who are legally married to Indonesian citizens and is valid for either one or two years, depending on your needs.Regular process 14 working days.
Regular processing time for e-ITAS: 6-10 working days
Express processing time for e-ITAS: 3-5 working days
If you have a Spousal ITAS, you will then be able to attend an educational institution or be employed in Indonesia, as long as you report it correctly to the Indonesian authorities through a process called ‘multiple activity reporting’ and process IMTA (a work permit). Additionally, you will be able to travel freely in and out of Indonesia.
Following the Ministry of Law and Human Rights latest visa classification regulations, Spousal ITAS is now issued under the index E31A. You may have found in your research that it is known as Spousal ITAS C317, however, this index has now been renamed to E31A in accordance with the new regulations stipulated in October 2023.
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Before you apply for a Spousal ITAS, it is essential to make sure you will be financially sufficient for the duration of your trip in Indonesia. After you get your ITAS, it is important to follow all regulations and visa conditions during your stay. Please note that it is not possible to sell goods or services unless you report them properly using the multiple activity reporting process. If you would like more information, we would be more than happy to advise you on what you can legally do with your ITAS. Finally, having respect for local customs and the culture will ensure you have an enjoyable and stress-free stay in Indonesia.
Eligibility Requirements and Required Documents
1. A passport with a minimum validity of 18 months for a 1-year ITAS or 30 months for a 2-year ITAS.
2. A recent bank statement with a minimum closing balance US$2.000 (for adults).
3. A digital portrait photo.
4. Domicile letter that matches Indonesian spouse’s residential address shown on KTP.
5. Evidence of legal marriage: if you got married outside of Indonesia, you will need to provide proof of reporting or registration at the Indonesian Civil Office alongside a translated marriage certificate. If your marriage took place in Indonesia, a marriage book or certificate issued by an authorized ministry or institution will be required.
6. A scanned copy of your Indonesian spouse's KTP which shows your spouse is married.
7. A scanned copy of your Indonesian spouse's Family Card which shows your spouse is married.
8. NPWP (Tax ID) of Indonesian spouse.
9. Marriage certificate registered at the Indonesian Civil Registry Office.
10. Scanned copies of your and spouse’s birth certificates.
Getting Your Spousal ITAS
We currently offer two fares for the application process, regular or express processing. The process can be broken down into two phases.
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After your documents are submitted to our team, we will apply for your visa. It will take anywhere from 3 working days to 10 working days to be issued, depending which processing time you have chosen. Once the visa is issued, you will be sent the e-ITAS in PDF format by our team and will simply need to show it on arrival in Indonesia in the dedicated Immigration control queue for e-ITAS holders. Please note that once the e-ITAS has been issued, you have 90 days to fly with it before it expires, so bear this in mind when planning your trip in Indonesia and applying for your visa.
- Regular processing time for e-ITAS: 6-10 working days
- Express processing time for e-ITAS: 3-5 working days
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After arriving in Indonesia using the e-ITAS, you will need to visit the local Immigration office within the first 30 days for passport stamping and to do biometrics. Once this step is finalized, your ITAS will be valid for 1 to 2 years from the date of arrival to Indonesia. Please consider the processing times listed below in your travel plans, as your passport will need to stay in Immigration for the entire ITAS finalization time.
- Regular ITAS finalization time: 4 weeks
- Express ITAS finalization: 6-7 working days
Please note:
Iit is potentially possible to switch from Single-Entry Visit Visa to ITAS onshore, without leaving Indonesian territory. If you are currently in Indonesia and hoping to make the switch, please get in touch with us so we can advise you on the latest regulations regarding this.
If you would like more information or to start the process of applying for your ITAS, don’t hesitate to contact our team. We would love to help you realize your dream of staying in Indonesia in a way that is simple and stress-free.
