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Convert tourist visa to second home visa Indonesia means: apply for an e‑Visa Second Home (subclass E33F) while you are in Indonesia on a valid visit stay permit, then complete the mandatory state-bank deposit and report to immigration to receive your Second Home ITAS. You are not “upgrading” the tourist visa itself; you are switching status from a visit stay permit to a limited stay permit under the Second Home scheme.
This guide explains, step by step, how that switch can work in practice, what the law actually says, and the traps that make many “switch tourist to second home visa” attempts fail.
All references below are grounded in:
– PP 48/2021 (Implementing Regulation for Immigration)
– Permenkumham 29/2021 and 22/2023 (Visa & ITAS procedures)
– Circular of the Director General of Immigration IMI-0799.GR.01.01 Tahun 2022 on Second Home (E33F)
– Tarif PNBP PP 28/2019 (fees)
Figures and rules are as last checked against official sources June 2026. The IDR 2,000,000,000 deposit threshold is date-stamped below because policy on this point has been under review. Always re-check right before you act. [VERIFY]
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Quick definition: what is the Second Home Visa (E33F)?
The Second Home Visa is a limited-stay route for foreigners who can show a large asset base in Indonesia via:
– a mandatory deposit in a state-owned bank account (BNI, BRI, Mandiri, BTN); or
– ownership of “luxury” property (kategori rumah mewah) meeting criteria in the Circular.
The visa comes in two stay options:
– 5-year Second Home ITAS
– 10-year Second Home ITAS
You start with an offshore or onshore e‑Visa approval (kode E33F), then convert that into an ITAS after entry/decision.
You cannot legally work as an employee on Second Home. You can own assets, manage your own investments, and receive passive income, but you do not get an IMTA/work permit.
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Can you convert a tourist visa to Second Home inside Indonesia?
Short legal answer: Indonesia does allow “alih status” (status conversion) from a visit stay permit (Izin Tinggal Kunjungan) to a limited stay permit (Izin Tinggal Terbatas) in some categories, including Second Home, under PP 48/2021 and Permenkumham 29/2021.
Practical answer: not every tourist or visit visa can be converted; approval is discretionary, and timing is critical.
The route is usually called:
– “perubahan status kunjungan ke tinggal terbatas Second Home”, or
– “alih status dari visa kunjungan ke ITAS Second Home”.
You are not changing the *visa label* in your passport. You are changing your immigration stay permit while remaining onshore.
| Item | Tourist / Visit Stay | Second Home Stay (E33F) |
|---|---|---|
| Legal basis | Visa kunjungan (e-VOA, B1/B2, BVK, etc.) | Visa tinggal terbatas Second Home (E33F) |
| Stay nature | Short-term visit | 5 or 10-year limited stay |
| Conversion allowed? | Case-by-case; some visit types ineligible | Yes, if immigration approves alih status |
| Work rights | No | No employee work rights |
| Deposit requirement | None | IDR 2,000,000,000 deposit or luxury property [VERIFY] |
| Key risk | Overstay if process started too late | Refusal of conversion; may need exit + offshore visa |
Immigration can always say no. This page explains mechanics, not a guarantee of approval.
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Core Second Home facts (numbers-first)
- Deposit amount
- IDR 2,000,000,000 per main applicant (approx USD 130,000–140,000 at mid-2026 rates) [VERIFY policy + rates at application date].
- Deposit form
- Time deposit / savings in state-owned bank (BNI, BRI, Mandiri, BTN), or proof of qualifying “rumah mewah” per Circular IMI-0799.GR.01.01/2022.
- Deposit timing
- Must be documented no later than 90 days after E33F holder arrives / ITAS issued (practice varies slightly by office; confirm locally).
- Stay length options
- 5-year or 10-year ITAS Second Home (E33F).
- Family members
- Eligible as dependants (Second Home ITAS family), no extra deposit per spouse/child in the Circular; still subject to fees and eligibility.
- Key fees (official)
- Visa issuance, ITAS issuance, biometrics, re-entry permit: refer to PP 28/2019. Agent/service fees are separate and market-based.
- Conversion window
- You must still have valid visit stay (Izin Tinggal Kunjungan) on decision day. Overstay blocks the process.
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Eligibility to switch tourist to Second Home visa status
You need to satisfy both:
1. Base Second Home criteria, and
2. Onshore conversion criteria.
1. Base Second Home criteria
Per Circular IMI-0799.GR.01.01 Tahun 2022, a Second Home applicant must:
– hold a passport valid at least 36 months;
– show proof of funds via:
– a deposit of IDR 2,000,000,000 in a state-owned bank; or
– ownership of Indonesian “luxury” residential property that meets defined minimum criteria (assessed via land certificate, IMB/PBG, NJOP, etc.); and
– commit not to work for wages in Indonesia.
Children and spouse can apply as dependants under the main applicant.
2. Onshore conversion criteria
To attempt a “tourist visa to second home Indonesia” switch inside the country, in current practice you generally must:
– Be in Indonesia on a valid visit stay permit (from:
– e-VOA (Visa on Arrival, electronic);
– B1/B2 Single or Multiple Visit Visa;
– certain social/cultural visit visas; or
– previously extended visitor status).
– Have at least several weeks of validity remaining at the moment your immigration office accepts your conversion file. Exact “safe” margin is practice-based, not written law; some Kantor Imigrasi expect ≥30 days’ remaining stay to accept a conversion file.
– Have a clean immigration history (no overstay, no unresolved violations).
– Be physically present and available for biometrics (foto + sidik jari).
Immigration retains discretion. They can instruct you to exit and apply for an offshore E33F instead, especially if your stay is close to expiry or your visit visa type is restrictive.
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Step‑by‑step: practical timeline for converting onshore
This is a practice-based roadmap, not a promise. Always confirm current steps at your local Kantor Imigrasi or via a vetted partner.
Step 1 – Check your current stay permit and deadlines
Before you think about Second Home, confirm:
– What is my current immigration status?
– Visa-free (BVK) is largely phased out; most long-stay visitors are on e-VOA or e-visa.
– Tourist “visa” often equals an e-VOA or B1 visit visa.
– When does my Izin Tinggal Kunjungan expire?
– Not the entry date; the stamped/online expiry of your stay permit after any extensions.
If you are within 2–3 weeks of expiry, an onshore conversion may be risky. You can sometimes extend the visit stay first, then start conversion.
Step 2 – Confirm eligibility and documents
Key documents typically required (practice-based list):
– Passport (≥36 months validity remaining).
– Current stay permit evidence (entry stamp, online e-VOA/e‑visa print).
– Proof of funds:
– Draft confirmation from a state-owned bank for the IDR 2bn deposit (or more); or
– Full property ownership file for qualifying luxury property (SHM/HGB, PBG/IMB, tax valuation, etc.).
– Resume / personal profile (for background).
– Statement not to work in Indonesia (sometimes as a signed surat pernyataan).
– For dependants:
– Marriage certificate (translated/legalised as required).
– Birth certificates for children.
A competent partner will cross-check each document against the current Circular and local interpretations.
Step 3 – E33F approval (onshore application)
Even for onshore status change, you need an underlying “visa approval” for Second Home. Operationally this is handled as:
– submission via the online visa system (for E33F), sometimes from within Indonesia; and
– or direct alih status request at the immigration office referencing the Second Home category.
Two broad routes are seen in practice (both anchored in Permenkumham 29/2021):
1. **Pure status conversion at local Kantor Imigrasi**
– File “perubahan status” from visit to limited stay.
– Case processed by local office, then regional, then central.
– No exit required if approved.
2. **Onshore application in the central visa system**
– Agent/partner files Second Home E33F in the visa system using your onshore details.
– Once approved, you proceed to ITAS issuance without leaving.
Processing time is variable:
– Rough market estimates: 10–30 working days total, depending on office workload and file quality (last observed ranges June 2026).
– Not guaranteed. Public holidays, system changes and extra clarifications can stretch timelines.
Step 4 – ITAS issuance and biometrics
After approval:
– You visit the assigned Kantor Imigrasi for:
– biometrics (photo, fingerprints, signature);
– verification of original documents;
– payment of ITAS + re-entry fees (official PNBP).
You will not receive a physical sticker ITAS like in the past; Indonesia is moving towards:
– e-ITAS (digital), accessible via email/download;
– updated entry/exit profile in the immigration system.
Only once your ITAS Second Home is issued are you considered legally on the Second Home regime.
Step 5 – Make and register the state‑bank deposit
The Circular for Second Home contains a strict condition:
– The IDR 2,000,000,000 deposit (or property proof) must be placed and documented within a specific time window after visa/ITAS issuance. Practice is usually within 90 days.
Process outline:
1. Open a non-resident or resident account at BNI, BRI, Mandiri or BTN (state-owned).
2. Place the funds in the form acceptable for Second Home (time deposit/savings).
3. Obtain a bank letter (surat keterangan) stating:
– name matching your passport;
– balance of at least IDR 2bn;
– product type;
– bank branch details.
4. Submit this to immigration (often via your agent) before the deadline.
If you use qualifying property instead of cash deposit:
– You provide certified copies of land certificate, building license, and valuation showing it meets “rumah mewah” criteria per local tax/property regulations and the Circular.
– Immigration may request field verification or extra documents.
Failure to fulfil the deposit/property proof on time can lead to cancellation of your Second Home stay.
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What if immigration refuses your onshore conversion?
Refusals do happen, commonly because:
– insufficient remaining stay period;
– visit visa type not accepted for status change;
– doubts about funds or property;
– policy tightening at a specific office.
If refused:
– Your existing visit stay remains valid until its normal expiry (unless separately revoked).
– You may be advised to:
– leave Indonesia,
– apply for a fresh offshore E33F Second Home e‑Visa,
– then re-enter and complete the deposit/reporting steps.
An offshore application can be cleaner for applicants with limited stay remaining or complex histories. It does require at least one exit flight.
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Work rights: what you can and cannot do on Second Home
This is the area most agent marketing softens; the actual position is clear.
Under the Second Home Circular and the underlying immigration laws:
– Second Home ITAS is not a work permit.
– You cannot be employed by an Indonesian entity, receive a local salary, or occupy a position that would normally require a KITAS + IMTA.
Permitted activities generally include:
– managing your own investments;
– owning Indonesian companies as a shareholder (through allowed structures);
– sitting on a board where you are not formally employed in an operational role (interpretation-sensitive; get corporate counsel);
– remote work for a non-Indonesian employer, paid offshore (tax rules still apply).
If you plan to work for an Indonesian employer, a different KITAS route is needed (work KITAS sponsored by a company, or other specific schemes). Second Home is primarily a residency + asset-holding route.
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Tax considerations once you move from visit to Second Home
Immigration status and tax residency are related but not identical.
Key points:
– Indonesia typically treats you as tax resident if:
– you stay >183 days in any 12‑month period; or
– you are present and intend to be domiciled here (subject to tax authority interpretation).
If you convert from a short tourist stay to a multi‑year Second Home ITAS:
– Expect the tax office (DJP) to treat you as a resident once you cross the 183‑day threshold or establish domicile.
– As a resident, worldwide income may be in scope, subject to:
– Indonesia’s participation in global tax agreements;
– targeted “expat relief” policies, which have changed several times in 2022–2026;
– double tax treaties with your home country.
Practical implications:
– Remote earners, investors, and retirees should speak to a licensed Indonesian tax consultant, not only an immigration agent.
– Getting this wrong can be far more expensive than any visa fee.
Second Home Visa Indonesia tracks immigration rules in detail but does not provide tax advice. We work with vetted, licensed tax partners; no one can pay to change what we publish; if you proceed with our partner they may pay us a referral fee at no extra cost to you.
If you want a joint immigration–tax view of your plan, you can plan your trip with us via email or WhatsApp and we will connect you to both sides.
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Tourist vs Second Home vs other long‑stay options
For visitors trying to decide if Second Home is the right end‑state after a tourist stay, these are the broad trade‑offs.
| Feature | Tourist / Visit | Second Home (E33F) | Work KITAS (example) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical stay length | 30–180 days including extensions | 5 or 10 years | 1–2 years, extendable |
| Deposit requirement | None | IDR 2bn deposit or luxury property [VERIFY] | None (but sponsor costs) |
| Work rights | No | No | Yes, for sponsor only |
| Main purpose | Short visits, tourism | Residency, asset holding | Employment |
| Family inclusion | Each applies separately | Dependants on Second Home family ITAS | Dependants on family KITAS |
| Complexity | Low–medium | High (deposit/property + long validity) | High (employer processes) |
Many long-stayers:
1. Enter on a tourist/visit visa.
2. Test if Indonesia works for them.
3. If yes and if they have enough capital, either:
– switch tourist to Second Home visa status inside Indonesia; or
– exit and re-enter on a clean offshore Second Home e-Visa.
Both paths are valid; the “right” one depends on timing, deposit readiness, and risk tolerance.
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How Second Home Visa Indonesia can help (and what we don’t do)
Second Home Visa Indonesia is an independent information hub focused solely on Indonesia’s Second Home regime and adjacent KITAS routes.
– We interpret regulations and circulars into stage‑by‑stage processes.
– We flag uncertainty, grey areas, and policy shifts as they appear.
– We do not promise approvals or fixed outcomes.
Execution (filing, bank coordination, translations) is handled by vetted specialist partners. No one can pay to change what we publish; if you proceed with our partner they may pay us a referral fee at no extra cost to you.
If you want a practical assessment of your own situation — for example:
– “Can I still convert with 40 days left on my tourist stay?”
– “Does my existing villa qualify as ‘rumah mewah’?”
– “Is it safer to exit and apply offshore for me?”
you can plan your trip with us and we’ll continue the conversation via email or WhatsApp, including introductions to professional immigration and tax advisors where useful.
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FAQs on converting a tourist visa to Second Home in Indonesia
Can I convert an e‑VOA tourist stay directly to a Second Home ITAS?
In many cases, yes, an e‑VOA-based visit stay can be used as the starting point for alih status to Second Home, provided it is still valid and you meet all Second Home requirements. Approval is discretionary and depends on timing and local immigration practice.
Do I need to place the IDR 2bn deposit before starting the conversion?
Often you can start the visa or status process with draft banking arrangements, but the actual deposit and bank letter must be completed within the deadline set in the Second Home Circular (commonly within 90 days of visa/ITAS issuance). Policies and interpretations change, so confirm before you move funds.
Can I work remotely for a foreign company on a Second Home ITAS?
Immigration focuses on employment in Indonesia; Second Home does not grant a local work permit. Many holders do remote work for foreign employers paid offshore, but tax residency rules may still treat them as Indonesian residents, so specialist tax advice is recommended.
What happens to my tourist stay once my Second Home ITAS is issued?
Once your Second Home ITAS is granted, your previous visit stay (tourist status) is effectively replaced. Your rights and obligations follow the ITAS regime, including multi-year stay, re-entry rules, and reporting obligations.
Is it safer to convert onshore or apply offshore for the Second Home Visa?
Onshore conversion can save a flight but carries more timing risk, especially if your current stay is short. Offshore application is often cleaner procedurally but requires an exit. The better route depends on your remaining stay, readiness of deposit or property documents, and risk tolerance.