Diaspora Visa A32A Type

[Bonaldi Kresnanto]

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Indonesian Immigration is in the process of introducing the Diaspora Visa (A32A). As of now, it seems this visa has not yet been rolled out, and it might overlap with the KITAP/Family sponsorship but with fewer bureaucratic hurdles (see section 5.1).

I am currently on a family-sponsored KITAS and have been offered the option to switch to a KITAP. However, since my local office is in Bogor, I would need to travel to Bandung to get approval before returning to Bogor to finalize the process, which will take over a month.

If the Diaspora Visa becomes available, it might be a better option due to its added flexibility.

My KITAS is expiring at the end of October, hopefully this one is up

Anyone with same thought?​

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E32A - 5 YEARS​

1. Stay

Up to 5 Years (Extendable)

1. Cost

IDR 12,000,000

1. With this visa you can
   
   1. Conducting activities related to tourism, and visiting friends or family.
   2. Travel to and from Indonesia.
   3. Carry out employment-related activities or attending education, as long as it has been reported to Immigration (using the multiple activity reporting process).
2. You must
   
   1. Be financially sufficient during your stay in Indonesia.
   2. Comply with all visa conditions and Indonesia laws.
   3. Report on the compliance of commitments within 90 days after the date of entry.
3. Other information
   
   1. If you meet the conditions, you will automatically obtain the electronic limited stay permit (e-ITAS) and the Re-Entry Permit upon arrival at the Immigration Checkpoint (you do not need to go to the immigration office to obtain a Limited Stay Permit and Re-Entry Permit).
   2. In addition to the electronic limited stay permit, the limited stay permit also has a physical card available at the immigration office.
   3. Staying in Indonesia over the period of your stay permit, engaging in prohibited activities, not complying with visa conditions, and/or not complying with Indonesian laws may result in you paying fines, being deported, and/or other legal charges.
4. Document Requirement
   
   1. Valid Passport for a minimum of 6 (six) months.
   2. Latest color photograph.
   3. Curriculum Vitae.
   4. Travel Itinerary.
   5. Statement of commitment that must be accomplished within 90 (ninety) days from the date of arrival, such as:
      
      1. Purchase of Indonesian government bonds worth US$35.000 (thirty five thousand US Dollars), or
      2. Purchase of shares or mutual funds in publicly listed companies in Indonesia worth US$35.000 (thirty five thousand US Dollars)
   6. Document that proves that the Foreigner has been an Indonesian citizen, among others:
      
      1. Identity card;
      2. Birth certificate;
      3. Family card;
      4. Passport of the Republic of Indonesia;
      5. Diploma, or
      6. House certificate.
5. Visa Validity
   
   1. This visa must be used to enter Indonesia within a maximum of 90 days from the date of issue..
   2. Please note that the validity period of the visa is different from the period of stay, please check your visa for information on the period of stay.

 

[jstar]

Just some considerations:

After 5 years, would you have to pay the 12 juta again?

If your invested $35K is non profitable, you could easily lose a possible $1.750 every year (5% deposito for instance). Over 5 years that means you would miss out on more than $8K. Quite expensive then.

 

[dannyboy]

hey @Bonaldi Kresnanto, I am keen to explore this option too, seems like a simpler application process (assuming you are willing to park the fund of course) ...wanting to hear people with experience with this visa. e.g How long does it take for the whole thing to be approved? can it be done onshore or needs to be offshore?

@jstar I read somewhere that deposito in government bank is counted a valid investment too...but I might be wrong..

 

[Bonaldi Kresnanto]

Im more interested with the saving/deposit option.
But, if purchasing stock is the only option, buying then selling it again for the sake of getting proof of purchase may work

 

[pantaiema]

Indonesian Immigration is in the process of introducing the Diaspora Visa (A32A). As of now, it seems this visa has not yet been rolled out, and it might overlap with the KITAP/Family sponsorship but with fewer bureaucratic hurdles (see section 5.1).

I am currently on a family-sponsored KITAS and have been offered the option to switch to a KITAP. However, since my local office is in Bogor, I would need to travel to Bandung to get approval before returning to Bogor to finalize the process, which will take over a month.

If the Diaspora Visa becomes available, it might be a better option due to its added flexibility.

My KITAS is expiring at the end of October, hopefully this one is up

Anyone with same thought?​

​

E32A - 5 YEARS​

1. Stay

Up to 5 Years (Extendable)

1. Cost

IDR 12,000,000

1. With this visa you can
   
   1. Conducting activities related to tourism, and visiting friends or family.
   2. Travel to and from Indonesia.
   3. Carry out employment-related activities or attending education, as long as it has been reported to Immigration (using the multiple activity reporting process).
2. You must
   
   1. Be financially sufficient during your stay in Indonesia.
   2. Comply with all visa conditions and Indonesia laws.
   3. Report on the compliance of commitments within 90 days after the date of entry.
3. Other information
   
   1. If you meet the conditions, you will automatically obtain the electronic limited stay permit (e-ITAS) and the Re-Entry Permit upon arrival at the Immigration Checkpoint (you do not need to go to the immigration office to obtain a Limited Stay Permit and Re-Entry Permit).
   2. In addition to the electronic limited stay permit, the limited stay permit also has a physical card available at the immigration office.
   3. Staying in Indonesia over the period of your stay permit, engaging in prohibited activities, not complying with visa conditions, and/or not complying with Indonesian laws may result in you paying fines, being deported, and/or other legal charges.
4. Document Requirement
   
   1. Valid Passport for a minimum of 6 (six) months.
   2. Latest color photograph.
   3. Curriculum Vitae.
   4. Travel Itinerary.
   5. Statement of commitment that must be accomplished within 90 (ninety) days from the date of arrival, such as:
      
      1. Purchase of Indonesian government bonds worth US$35.000 (thirty five thousand US Dollars), or
      2. Purchase of shares or mutual funds in publicly listed companies in Indonesia worth US$35.000 (thirty five thousand US Dollars)
   6. Document that proves that the Foreigner has been an Indonesian citizen, among others:
      
      1. Identity card;
      2. Birth certificate;
      3. Family card;
      4. Passport of the Republic of Indonesia;
      5. Diploma, or
      6. House certificate.
5. Visa Validity
   
   1. This visa must be used to enter Indonesia within a maximum of 90 days from the date of issue..
   2. Please note that the validity period of the visa is different from the period of stay, please check your visa for information on the period of stay.

This E32A visa has been available since the beginning of this year, so it is not new. People have already applied for this visa along with other types of golden visas for non-Indonesians, such as the E33x visa index. You can actually apply now through the Molina or eVisa sites.

Assuming you are an ex-WNI (former Indonesian citizen) and have no intention to work in Indonesia, you currently have two better options to consider:

1. E32C for ex-WNI: This visa has terms similar to the old visa index, with no investment requirement but does require a guarantor. You could ask a parent or close relative, particularly those who are financially sound, to be your guarantor.
2. E32D: This option has a less investment requirement of just US$15k for one year and is extendable.

Additionally, there are discussions going in Indonesia about potentially introducing overseas citizenship, similar to the OCI (Overseas Citizen of India). If an Indonesian version is on par with OCI and it is implemented, it would be the best residency option, second only to dual citizenship. This OCI will allow you to work (with few restrictions) and stay in Indonesia indefinitely.

 

[Bonaldi Kresnanto]

Thank you. I was about to ask this because I looked at the website and I was able to submit all socument up to the point the system ask for payment. I have not send the layment because I wasnt sure if this path of getting such Visa actually implemented.

Reading your comment above, I guess I can just make payment and wait for apporval.

Any idea how long actually it takes untill the approval?
My KITAS expire in November 2

 

[pantaiema]

Thank you. I was about to ask this because I looked at the website and I was able to submit all socument up to the point the system ask for payment. I have not send the layment because I wasnt sure if this path of getting such Visa actually implemented.

Reading your comment above, I guess I can just make payment and wait for apporval.

Any idea how long actually it takes untill the approval?
My KITAS expire in November 2

Typically as I understand it people apply this from outside the Indonesian territory and they will be granted a VITAS. The US$35k in this case could be just a letter of intention which must be accomplished within 90 (ninety) days from the date of arrival. But in your case you are already in Indonesia.

I have no idea as I have no personal; experience. This visa is processed by the central immigration office, so the best thing is to contact them. Mind you they might not reply to your enquiries and they do not feel obliged to do so. In this case just visit their office in person. I think you understand this well as you have been living in Indonesia.

 

[Bonaldi Kresnanto]

Im outside Indonesia but traveling to Jakarta every other month. My next trip is set for October 26 for the intention of renewing my KITAS.

Maybe I just continue applying that A32 Visa since I already started online (pending payment) and at the sametime I stiĺ keep my plan to renew my KITAS in case there is gap in processing time and my expiration.

 

[pantaiema]

Im outside Indonesia but traveling to Jakarta every other month. My next trip is set for October 26 for the intention of renewing my KITAS.

Maybe I just continue applying that A32 Visa since I already started online (pending payment) and at the sametime I stiĺ keep my plan to renew my KITAS in case there is gap in processing time and my expiration.

E32A, not A32. As you applied from outside Indonesian territory, The pending, might be in relation to the VISA application fee, not the The US$35k investment requirement. This could be be accomplished within 90 (ninety) days from the date of arrival using that visa. But if you already have that proof as part of your application, it might give you a better chance for approval.