Indonesia Launches Second Home Visa

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Team of Hukumindo

Previously, the www.hukumindo.com platform has talk about "M. Assegaf: Membela Klien Tidak Pandang Bulu", "Knowing the Terms of Visiting Visa in Indonesia", you may read also "Does Indonesia Implementing Citizenship By Investment?" and on this occasion we will discuss about 'Indonesia launches second home visa'.

About Second Home Visa

The Directorate General of Immigration at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kemenkumham) has officially launched a second home visa policy. It is believed to be able to boost tourist visits. Acting Director General (Dirjen) Immigration Widodo Ekatjahjana hopes that apart from tourists, second home visas can increase the number of foreign businessmen coming to Indonesia. With the Visa on Arrival (VoA) alone, Non-Tax State Revenue (PNBP) from this policy generates IDR 300 billion as of October 1, 2022.[1]

"Yes, we hope as many as possible come to Bali," said Widodo Ekatjahjana accompanied by the Head of the Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kemenkum HAM) Bali Anggiat Napitupulu, after launching a second home visa at Finns Beach Club, Canggu, North Kuta, Badung,  Tuesday (10/25/2022). Anggiat Napitulu said that since the implementation of the latest VoA, there have been around 11,000 foreigners (foreign citizens) who have only entered Bali. "It has been more than 300 billion rupiah with VoA until October 1, 2022," said Anggiat.[2]

With this policy, said Anggiat, the second home visa is expected to attract elderly foreign tourists. "If only VoA is very short for them, while we know that in their country, they have capital," said Anggiat. The segmentation target that leads to businessmen, said Widodo, is very wide open, in addition to elderly foreign tourists who can stay up to 5-10 years in Indonesia, especially Bali. "So we attract them to spend money in Indonesia," he said. The subject of the second home visa is certain foreigners or ex-WNI who want to stay and contribute positively to the Indonesian economy. With this visa, foreigners can stay for 5 (five) or 10 (ten) years and carry out various activities, such as investment and other activities.[3]

Second Home Visa Requirements

Applications for a second home visa can be done easily through a website-based application (visa-online.imigration.go.id). The required documents are as follows. The application for a Second Home Visa is submitted by a foreigner or guarantor to the designated Immigration Officer at the Directorate General of Immigration through an application by attaching:[4]

1. Nationality Passport that is valid and still valid for a minimum of 36 (thirty six) months;
2. Proof of Fund in the form of an account owned by a foreigner or Guarantor with a value of at least Rp 2,000,000,000 (two billion rupiah) or equivalent;
3. Recent color photograph with a size of 4 cm x 6 cm (four centimeters by six centimeters) with a white background;
4. Curriculum Vitae (Curriculum Vitae);
5. Marriage Certificate and Birth Certificate (for followers);
6. After 30 days in Indonesia, it is mandatory to register a Limited Stay Permit (ITAS);
7. Make a statement containing: "-My followers and I will respect Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia; -My followers and I will not spread ideas, ideologies, and teachings that are contrary to Pancasila, the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia and laws and regulations; -That my followers and I will respect the ethics, customs and religious harmony prevailing in the territory of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia; -That my followers and I are willing to participate in maintaining public order in society; and -My followers and I are willing to obey all laws and regulations in the territory of Indonesia".

Second Home Visa Rates

The non-tax state revenue (PNBP) rate for second home visas is Rp. 3,000,000,- according to the provisions in Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) Number 2 of 2022. Payment of PNBP rates for second home visas can be made outside the territory of Indonesia through the PNBP payment portal which available.[5]

"This rule will later attract billionaires to enjoy their old age in Indonesia while working. Their presence is expected to help move the Indonesian economy and absorb jobs. The world's rich people," said Acting Director General of Immigration Widodo Ekatjahjana.[6] According to the author, although Indonesia does not implement citizenship by investment, this Second Home Visa can be a commensurate offer. And if you have any legal issue with this topic, contact us then, feel free in 24 hour, we will be happy to assist you. 

*) For further information please contact:

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References:

1. "Second Home Visa Diluncurkan, Turis Berduit Bisa Tinggal 10 Tahun di Indonesia", www.detik.com., Diakses padad tanggal 27 Oktober 2022, https://travel.detik.com/travel-news/d-6369167/second-home-visa-diluncurkan-turis-berduit-bisa-tinggal-10-tahun-di-indonesia

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

4. "Kabar Gembira Buat Milarder Dunia! Indonesia Rilis Aturan Visa Rumah Kedua", www.detik.com., Diakses pada tanggal 27 Oktober 2022, https://travel.detik.com/travel-news/d-6368126/kabar-gembira-buat-milarder-dunia-indonesia-rilis-aturan-visa-rumah-kedua

5. Ibid.

6. Ibid.