General Investment Visa (E28A) - Invest, Live, and Manage Your Business in Indonesia
General Investment Visa (E28A) is a visa specifically designed for investors in Indonesia and they allowed to live and manage their business in Indonesia. General Investment Visa (E28A) holder does not need to apply for a work permit because they are not considered as an employee.
To be eligible for apply General Investment Visa (E28A), you are required to have a minimum share investment in the company IDR 10 billion. For the investor who holds the position of director or commissary in a company and has share investment less that IDR 10 billion, they can apply for working KITAS and get work permit (required to pay monthly contributions USD 100/month in the DKP-TKA (Development Funds in Exchange of hiring a foreign worker).
Why Choose the General Investment Visa?
If you’re planning to invest or manage a company in Indonesia, the General Investment Visa (E28A) offers several major advantages:
- Carry out activities related to business, investment, and company establishment.
- Live in Indonesia legally while managing your business
- Bring your family (spouse and children) to live with you
- Enter and exit Indonesia freely with multiple-entry rights
This visa helps you focus on growing your business — without worrying about legal complications or frequent renewals.
Who Can Apply General Investment Visa (E28A)?
You are eligible for the General Investment Visa (E28A) if you:
- Own shares worth at least IDR 10 billion in an Indonesian company (as registered under BKPM)
- Have a valid passport (minimum 18 months)
- Have a legal business entity and proper company documents (NIB, NPWP, business permit, etc.)
Both the investor and the company must meet specific documentation standards required by Indonesian Immigration.
WHAT IS THE REQUIREMENTS FOR General Investment Visa (E28A) APPLICATION?
Company Document Requirement:
- Article of Association.
- Legalization of the legal entity status by the Ministry of Law and Human Rights.
- Company Tax Identification Number (NPWP).
- Business Identification Number (NIB).
- Certificate Standard (if Medium Risk Business) or Business Permit (if High Risk Business).
- Spatial Planning Approval (PKKPR).
- Environment Permit (SPPL).
- Director ID card (KTP) or Local Manager ID card (KTP).
- Company current account for the last 2 (two) months.
- Username and password for https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id.
- Company Letter Head and Company Stamp.
Applicant Document Requirement:
- Passport valid for at least 18 (eighteen) months.
- Proof of living expenses of at least US$ 2,000 (two thousand US Dollars) or equivalent.
- Evidence of share ownership of at least Rp10,000,000,000.00 (ten billion rupiah) or equivalent in the guarantor company listed in the Ministry of Investment / Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board.
- Ministry of Law and Human Rights Decree regarding the legalization of the establishment the company.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Travel Itinerary.
- A recent color photograph.
- Address in Bali.
Step-by-Step General Investment Visa (E28A) Application Process
- Prepare required company and investor documents
- Submit the application through the Indonesia e-Visa System
- Wait for Immigration approval
- Receive your E-Visa via email
- Enter Indonesia and activate your residence permit
Bali Visa Advisor provides end-to-end assistance — from preparing your documents to obtaining approval and helping you settle legally in Indonesia.
How Much Does a General Investment Visa (E28A) Cost?
REGULAR
IDR17.500.000/USD 1.130
IDR/
- Agent Fee
- Government Fee
- Stay Permit 2 years
- Multiple Exit Reentry Permit
- Processing Time 7-9 working days
EXPRESS
IDR19.000.000/USD 1.227
IDR/
- Agent Fee
- Government Fee
- Stay Permit 2 years
- Multiple Exit Reentry Permit
- Processing Time 5 working days
- Processing time may vary depending on the Immigration system.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
An Investor Visa allows foreign nationals to legally stay and conduct business activities in Indonesia by investing in an Indonesian company (PT PMA). This visa is commonly used by company shareholders or directors.
You are eligible if you:
- Are a shareholder of a PT PMA
- Meet the minimum investment requirements set by the Indonesian government
- Are listed in the company’s deed and official documents
- No work permit (IMTA) required
- Longer stay duration (up to 1 or 2 years)
- Multiple entry and exit
- Legal status to manage and oversee business activities in Indonesia
Investor Visas are available as:
- 1-year KITAS
- 2-year KITAS
Both options are extendable.
Yes, but only for your own company and only in a director or commissioner role. You are not allowed to take operational or technical jobs.
If the company is inactive or non-compliant, your Investor Visa may be canceled and extensions may be rejected.
Yes. After holding an Investor KITAS for the required period, you may be eligible to apply for an Investor KITAP (Permanent Stay Permit).
No. Investors under E28A are exempt from DKP-TKA fees.
Yes, you can sponsor dependent visas for eligible family members.
Absolutely. The visa includes multiple exit and re-entry privileges.
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