Visas and Stay Permits

If you decide that Indonesia is the place to enjoy your retirement, or if you have work to do in Indonesia, make your preparations carefully. Indonesia is not an immigration country and the immigration requirements are complicated and cumbersome and costly.

One of the most important documents to arrange is the visa. Details of the admission requirements are available through the Indonesian embassies and consulates.
You will need to demonstrate that you have a sponsor in the country (your employer, for example) and a regular source of income.
Not published by the Indonesian embassies, for over 57 year olds there is a possibility to obtain an annually renewable visa with a validity of 5 years.

A word of caution: don't enter the country on a tourist visa, expecting that it can be converted into a limited stay visa. You will risk to be deported!

With your first visa, the next step is to obtain a temporary stay (and work) permit. If you are going to work in Indonesia, usually your employer will arrange all the paperwork with the Home Department.
But if you have to take care of the process yourself, be prepared that it is exhaustive and complicated. Professional help through one of the agencies, specializing in these kinds of activities is almost essential.
Work permits, known as KITAS are valid for one year.