Republic of Indonesia · residence general
Second Home Visa
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Long-stay visa for self-funded foreigners and retirees who can show substantial funds or qualifying property in Indonesia.
- Processing time
- Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official portal.
- Government fees
- Indicative only - government fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page.
- Typical duration
- Issued for multi-year periods (commonly a 5 or 10-year track), renewable subject to conditions.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The Second Home Visa lets self-funded foreign nationals, including retirees, live in Indonesia for an extended period without local employment. Eligibility rests on demonstrating substantial funds held in an Indonesian state-owned bank, or ownership of qualifying property, rather than on a job or company. It is aimed at people who can support themselves and want a stable long-stay base. It is a self-funded residence route and is not in itself a settlement or permanent-residence pathway.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓Proof of substantial funds held in an Indonesian state-owned bank, or ownership of qualifying property in Indonesia.Directorate General of Immigration (Indonesia) ↗
- ✓Ability to support yourself in Indonesia without taking local employment.Directorate General of Immigration (Indonesia) ↗
- ✓A passport valid for the required minimum period.Directorate General of Immigration (Indonesia) ↗
- ✓Health insurance valid in Indonesia and a clean record as required.Directorate General of Immigration (Indonesia) ↗
Common blockers
- !Funds or property below the required level, or not held in an accepted form.Directorate General of Immigration (Indonesia) ↗
- !Intending to take up local employment, which this route does not permit.Directorate General of Immigration (Indonesia) ↗
- !A passport with insufficient remaining validity for the required period.Directorate General of Immigration (Indonesia) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport with the required remaining validity.Directorate General of Immigration (Indonesia) ↗
- ·Bank statement or deposit proof from an Indonesian state-owned bank, or qualifying property documents.Directorate General of Immigration (Indonesia) ↗
- ·Health insurance certificate valid in Indonesia.Directorate General of Immigration (Indonesia) ↗
- ·Police clearance or character documents where required.Directorate General of Immigration (Indonesia) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm you can meet the funds-in-bank or qualifying-property requirement and support yourself without working locally.
Build the evidence pack
Place the required deposit or document the qualifying property, and gather passport, insurance and character evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Apply for the Second Home Visa through the official eVisa portal.
After approval
Use the visa within the validity window, enter Indonesia and maintain the qualifying funds or property.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Second Home Visa route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Second Home Visa.
Directorate General of Immigration (Indonesia) · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Can I work in Indonesia on a Second Home Visa?+
The Second Home Visa is a self-funded long-stay route and is not designed for taking up local employment. If you intend to work you would need a work-authorising permit instead. Confirm the current conditions and any limits on the official eVisa page.
How much money do I need to qualify?+
The route requires substantial funds held in an Indonesian state-owned bank, or qualifying property, with separate conditions for retirees. The exact amounts are set by the immigration authority and change over time, so confirm the current figures on the official eVisa page.
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