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Student KITAS (Limited Stay Permit for Study)

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Limited stay permit for foreign students enrolled at an accredited Indonesian educational institution.

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residencyAligned to the study programme, commonly up to about one or two years and renewable while enrolled.
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
Aligned to the study programme, commonly up to about one or two years and renewable while enrolled.
Sponsorship required
Yes
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed Directorate General of Immigration (Indonesia) ↗

In short

As of 9 July 2026, the Student KITAS (Limited Stay Permit for Study) for Republic of Indonesia is a sponsor-led Indonesia immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Indonesia government pages, reviewed 9 July 2026.

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What is the Student KITAS (Limited Stay Permit for Study) in Republic of Indonesia?

Student KITAS (Limited Stay Permit for Study) is a sponsor-led Indonesia route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only - government fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page; indicative processing time is Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official portal; typical duration is Aligned to the study programme, commonly up to about one or two years and renewable while enrolled. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Directorate General of Immigration (Indonesia) on 1 June 2026.

Overview

The Student KITAS is a limited stay permit for foreign nationals admitted to study at an accredited Indonesian school, college or university. The educational institution acts as sponsor and supports the application. The permit is tied to enrolment and is intended for the duration of the programme. It is a study route and is not in itself a settlement pathway.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm your institution is accredited and willing to sponsor your study stay permit.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Obtain your acceptance letter and the institution's sponsorship documents and gather proof of funds.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Apply for the study limited stay visa and permit through the official immigration channel with the institution's support.

  4. After approval

    Enter Indonesia, convert to the ITAS/KITAS at the local immigration office, and renew while enrolled.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Student KITAS (Limited Stay Permit for Study), use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Coordinate enrolment and attendance with the institution. Check the actual work conditions before accepting a job or freelance work.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
Official Student KITAS (Limited Stay Permit for Study) instructionsBuild my moving plan for this routeMoving to Indonesia

Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Indonesia. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

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.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant + sponsor
    Use official Student KITAS (Limited Stay Permit for Study) route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Student KITAS (Limited Stay Permit for Study).

    Directorate General of Immigration (Indonesia) · verified

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Frequently asked questions

Can I work part-time on a Student KITAS?+

A Student KITAS is granted for study and does not generally carry open work rights. If you wish to work you should check whether any separate authorisation is available and required. Confirm the current conditions on the official immigration page.

Does my institution have to sponsor the permit?+

Yes. The Student KITAS relies on sponsorship by an accredited Indonesian educational institution that supports your application and reports your enrolment. Confirm the current sponsorship requirements on the official immigration page.

Does time spent studying in Indonesia on a Student KITAS count toward permanent residence?+

No. The Student KITAS is a study route and is not in itself a settlement pathway. A KITAP permanent stay permit is reached on a qualifying basis such as marriage to an Indonesian citizen, an investor or director role, or retirement after holding a qualifying KITAS for the required period. Check the current KITAP rules on the official immigration page.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Directorate General of Immigration (Indonesia)

Last checked: 1 June 2026

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