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Indonesia second home visa documents are the practical paperwork you submit online to support an e‑Visa (E33F) application. This page walks through every required document, what it must show, and where the rules come from.
Quick definition: what documents are needed for Indonesia’s Second Home Visa?
The Indonesia Second Home Visa document list is based on:
- Government base rules: mainly DGI Circular IMI‑0740.GR.01.01/2022 and PP 48/2021.
- Practice: what immigration officers and online systems actually ask for as of June 2026.
The core applicant usually needs, at minimum:
- Passport (valid ≥ 36 months on application date).
- Proof of funds: IDR 2,000,000,000 state‑bank deposit or eligible Indonesian property documents (rules in flux) – last verified June 2026.
- Recent colour photo (passport‑style).
- Curriculum vitae (CV) / personal profile (commonly requested, not explicitly in Circular wording).
- Clean background statement (where requested) and address details.
Family members (Second Home Visa dependent route) add:
- Passport (ideally ≥ 36 months).
- Marriage certificate / birth certificates proving the relationship.
- Sworn translations into Bahasa Indonesia or English, if the originals are in other languages.
Everything below is information, not advice. We are not the Indonesian government, not the Directorate General of Immigration, and not a law firm. We track the rules and practice so you can brief your chosen lawyer or agent clearly. 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.
Legal base: where the document rules come from
Core regulations
- PP 48/2021 – Government Regulation on Types and Tariffs of PNBP (state non‑tax revenue) in the immigration sector. This frames visa categories, stay permits and fees.
- DGI Circular IMI‑0740.GR.01.01/2022 – the key Circular creating the “Second Home Visa” (kode e‑Visa E33F) and “Second Home ITAS”, including the IDR 2 billion funding requirement for the main applicant.
DGI (Directorate General of Immigration) online guidelines then translate those rules into the application system fields. Officers may request documents that are not explicitly listed in the Circular language but are now standard practice (for example, a CV).
Where the Circular text and practice diverge, we flag that and use [VERIFY] for items that are currently changing or applied inconsistently as of June 2026.
Core applicant: full Indonesia Second Home Visa document checklist
This section focuses on the main applicant (the person whose funds or property anchor the visa).
1. Passport
- Passport validity: at least 36 months remaining at the time of application.
- This 3‑year minimum is rooted in the Second Home stay permit duration (up to 5 or 10 years) and current DGI practice.
- Some desks have provisionally accepted 30–35 months; treat that as a risk, not a right.
- Blank pages: practically, at least 2–4 blank visa pages are recommended.
- Upload format: colour scan of the biodata page (JPEG/PDF), readable at 300 dpi or better.
- Name consistency: must match your other documents (bank certificate, CV, property titles).
2. Proof of funds: deposit or property
This is the most important – and most misunderstood – document group.
2.1 IDR 2,000,000,000 bank deposit (canonical option today)
DGI Circular IMI‑0740.GR.01.01/2022 sets the funding benchmark for the Second Home Visa main applicant at:
- IDR 2,000,000,000 (two billion rupiah) – last verified June 2026.
That is roughly USD 120,000–130,000 using typical mid‑market rates; this is an estimate only and will move with FX rates.
Where the money must sit (based on practice):
- In a state‑owned bank in Indonesia (Bank BRI, Bank Mandiri, BNI, BTN and other designated “bank pemerintah”).
- In your name (the main applicant), or in a specific structure accepted by the bank and immigration – [VERIFY] for joint accounts and corporate structures; practice is inconsistent across offices.
Document you usually upload at the visa stage:
- A bank statement or bank certificate issued by the Indonesian state bank, confirming:
- Your full name.
- Your account number.
- The balance is at least IDR 2,000,000,000 on the issue date.
Key practice points (June 2026):
- Some officers accept a statement; others insist on a formal certificate on bank letterhead. This is practice, not law.
- Immigration may require the deposit to be placed after e‑Visa approval but before converting to Second Home ITAS inside Indonesia. However, some online applications now ask you to upload proof of funds at the e‑Visa stage. Expect both steps, not one or the other.
- Funds are typically expected to stay for the duration of the stay permit; rules on temporary withdrawal or use for investment are still evolving – [VERIFY] before planning to move the money.
2.2 Property ownership documents (alternative route, still fluid)
Public communications from DGI have referred to the option to qualify based on ownership of “luxury” residential property – for example, a landed house or apartment meeting a certain minimum value and ownership title.
However, as of June 2026:
- The funding threshold of IDR 2,000,000,000 is clearly written in the Circular.
- The detailed, universally‑applied requirements for using property instead of a cash deposit are not consistently embedded in the online system or in every local office.
If your local office or your vetted advisor confirms that property can anchor your application, documents may include [VERIFY details locally]:
- Proof of ownership:
- Freehold (SHM), Hak Pakai, or relevant strata title documents in your name.
- Full scans of the certificate pages, showing location, size, and ownership.
- Valuation proof:
- A valuation showing your property meets or exceeds the required value (often aligned with or above IDR 2,000,000,000).
- Valuation by an appraiser or other document the office accepts.
- Tax and compliance documents:
- Proof that acquisition taxes and fees were paid.
Because this path is still changing, treat the property option as a high‑complexity scenario. For most applicants today, immigration officers still recognise the IDR 2 billion state‑bank deposit as the standard route.
3. Photo (digital)
You will need a recent photo to upload into the online system:
- Style: passport‑style, colour, plain light background.
- Head position: full face, no heavy filters, no sunglasses, no hat (except religious headwear with face fully visible).
- Age of photo: taken within the last 6 months is safest.
- Format: JPEG/PNG; file size and pixel dimensions depend on the current system (commonly around 100–500 KB; check the interface at upload time).
4. Curriculum vitae (CV) or personal profile
The Circular does not explicitly list a CV for the Second Home route. However, many officers now expect a simple CV or “riwayat hidup” to support E33F applications.
What usually works in practice:
- 1–3 page CV in English or Bahasa Indonesia.
- Include:
- Full name, date and place of birth, nationality.
- Current address (inside and/or outside Indonesia).
- Education history (schools, degrees, years).
- Professional history (employers, roles, dates).
- Basic statement of current activity (e.g. retired, investor, consultant, remote employee) – but remember that Second Home Visa does not grant work rights in Indonesia.
Format:
- PDF is the safest; avoid editable formats like .docx for upload.
- Use roman alphabet for names even if your native script is different; you can add native script in brackets.
5. Address and background information
The online e‑Visa E33F form will ask you to input:
- Home country address.
- Intended address in Indonesia (hotel, rental, or owned property).
- Travel history and previous visas (including prior Indonesian KITAS/KITAP if any).
You may also be asked to upload or later show:
- Statement of good conduct from your home country or current country of residence – some offices request this, others do not. Use [VERIFY] locally.
- Simple written statement that you will comply with immigration and tax laws.
6. Proof of payment (PNBP)
Visa and stay‑permit fees are defined in PP 48/2021. For the online application:
- You will be directed to pay via the integrated payment channels.
- The system records payment; you usually do not need to upload a separate transfer slip, but it is wise to keep your receipt.
Fee amounts and payment channels can change; always confirm the current amount in the DGI system, and treat any fee figure quoted on agency sites as approximate unless it is directly linked to a recent government tariff table.
Family members: Second Home Visa Indonesia document list
Family members of a main Second Home Visa holder can apply for linked permits under the dependent Second Home route. Their document requirements overlap with the main applicant, with extra emphasis on proof of relationship.
1. Passport for spouse and children
- Validity: aim for at least 36 months remaining to avoid issues syncing family permits with the main stay permit.
- Children’s passports: some countries issue 5‑year child passports; this is generally accepted if validity still covers the intended stay period.
- Upload: colour scans of biodata pages, as with the main applicant.
2. Proof of relationship (very important)
To link your spouse or child to your Second Home Visa you must prove the family relationship with civil documents:
- For a spouse:
- Marriage certificate (civil registry), marriage book, or equivalent official proof.
- For children:
- Birth certificate listing both parents.
- In some cases, court documents for adoption or custody if the legal situation is complex.
Translations
DGI practice on language is:
- Documents in Bahasa Indonesia – accepted as is.
- Documents in English – generally accepted, particularly for countries where English is an official language.
- Documents in other languages – often require:
- Sworn translation into Bahasa Indonesia or sometimes English by a certified/sworn translator; AND
- Legalisation or apostille, depending on treaties between Indonesia and the issuing country – [VERIFY] for your specific passport.
Upload:
- Scan both the original document and the sworn translation.
- Ensure seals, stamps and signatures are clearly visible.
3. Main applicant’s status proof
For family members, immigration must see that:
- The main applicant’s Second Home e‑Visa (E33F) is approved or
- The main applicant already holds a Second Home ITAS / stay permit.
In practice, this means family applications will usually reference:
- The main applicant’s e‑Visa approval letter number; and/or
- A copy of the main applicant’s ITAS card / permit page once issued.
Your agent or legal representative will usually handle this linking step in the system.
Practical file checklist (main applicant vs family)
- Passport validity (main applicant)
- ≥ 36 months at application, colour scan of biodata page.
- Passport validity (family)
- Ideally ≥ 36 months; children’s 5‑year passports accepted if still valid.
- Proof of funds
- IDR 2,000,000,000 (last verified June 2026) in an Indonesian state bank account; bank statement/certificate uploaded. Property route: [VERIFY] with local office.
- Photo
- Recent colour passport‑style photo with plain background; uploaded as JPEG/PNG.
- CV / personal profile
- 1–3 page CV in English or Bahasa Indonesia; PDF; required by practice for many E33F applications.
- Marriage certificate
- For spouse; original + sworn translation if not in Bahasa Indonesia or English; legalised/apostilled as required.
- Birth certificate
- For children; original + sworn translation if needed; legalised/apostilled as required.
- Address details
- Home country address and intended Indonesian address (hotel, rental or owned property).
- Background / police record
- Sometimes requested; rules differ by office – [VERIFY] with your handler.
- Proof of payment
- PNBP visa fee and stay‑permit fee per PP 48/2021; system records payment.
Application flow: where documents fit in
This is not a full how‑to, just enough to show where indonesia second home visa documents are used.
Stage 1: e‑Visa (E33F) application from outside Indonesia
Submitted online, usually by an appointed sponsor or yourself (depending on current portal rules):
- Upload:
- Passport scan.
- Photo.
- CV / personal data form.
- Proof of funds (increasingly requested at this stage).
- Input:
- Personal and address details.
- Intended length of stay (5 or 10‑year path, where available).
Processing times vary and can stretch if your documents are incomplete or unclear. No document set guarantees approval, even if it matches past approvals.
Stage 2: Entry to Indonesia on Second Home e‑Visa
Once approved, you receive an electronic visa. Upon arrival:
- Carry the same passport you used for application.
- Have printed or digital copies of your e‑Visa letter ready.
- Immigration at the airport may ask brief questions; rarely documents beyond the basics.
Stage 3: Conversion to Second Home ITAS and deposit verification
Inside Indonesia, you complete your stay‑permit process:
- Visit the designated immigration office (Kantor Imigrasi) that covers your address.
- Provide:
- Original passport.
- Biometrics (photo, fingerprints).
- Updated bank certificate / statement showing the IDR 2 billion deposit if not already accepted online.
Time windows for this conversion can change; monitor your e‑Visa instructions carefully and confirm with your handler.
If you want help mapping these document steps to your actual situation, you can plan your trip with our vetted partners via WhatsApp and email; they execute, we keep the independent rulebook.
Work limits and tax: what your documents do *not* give you
No work rights in Indonesia
The Second Home Visa and Second Home ITAS are not work permits. Currently:
- You are not authorised to:
- Take up paid employment with an Indonesian entity.
- Perform on‑the‑ground professional activities that would normally require a work KITAS.
- You may:
- Manage your own foreign assets.
- Work remotely for non‑Indonesian entities, as long as you respect Indonesian tax and labour laws – but the line between “remote work” and “doing business in Indonesia” is still under‑defined in practice.
If any agent’s document list suggests job‑offer letters or employment contracts with Indonesian companies as part of a Second Home Visa package, treat that as a red flag. Formal work is a different permit route.
Tax: documents and expectations
Tax rules sit outside the visa Circular but matter for your planning:
- Indonesia applies residency‑based income tax; spending long periods under a Second Home ITAS may make you a tax resident, subject to specific rules and potential transitional provisions.
- Your visa documents do not automatically register you with the tax authority, but:
- Your Indonesian address, bank account and ITAS data can be shared between agencies.
- Banks may ask for a local NPWP (tax number) if your activity justifies it.
Second Home Visa Indonesia is not a tax advisory firm. Use our pages to understand the visa mechanics, then brief a licensed tax consultant on your full asset and income profile.
How this fits with other KITAS routes
You may see overlapping document lists between Second Home Visa and other Indonesian stay permits:
- Retirement KITAS: requires age thresholds, insurance, local staff, and specific sponsor letters – different aims, different risks.
- Investor KITAS: focuses on share ownership in a PMA company and usually asks for company deeds, NIB, and OSS data.
- Work KITAS: built around RPTKA/IMTA (work authorisation), job description, and employer documents.
The Second Home route is designed as a funds‑ or property‑anchored stay, not as a stepping stone to employment. If an agent tells you “use Second Home first, then we convert you to a work permit easily later”, treat that as a marketing line, not a guarantee.
If you are comparing routes and want to reality‑check the document demands and risks, you can plan your trip with our network – we keep the numbers and rules straight, they handle execution by WhatsApp and secure uploads.
Independence and how we’re funded
Second Home Visa Indonesia is:
- Not the Indonesian government.
- Not the Directorate General of Immigration.
- Not a law firm or tax advisory practice.
We read the Circulars, implementers’ notes, and watch how immigration actually treats applications across offices. Then we publish that practice‑based view, clearly separated from what the law literally says.
Our business model is simple: 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.
FAQs: Indonesia Second Home Visa documents
What documents are required for the Indonesia Second Home Visa?
The main applicant needs a passport with at least 36 months validity, proof of funds of IDR 2,000,000,000 in an Indonesian state bank (or accepted property documents where that route is implemented), a recent colour photo, and usually a CV/personal profile. Family members add passports plus marriage and/or birth certificates (with sworn translations if not in Bahasa Indonesia or English). Requirements are based on Circular IMI‑0740.GR.01.01/2022 and current DGI practice, last verified June 2026.
Is a CV really needed for the Second Home Visa Indonesia?
The Circular does not explicitly list a CV, but many online applications and local immigration offices now expect a short CV or “riwayat hidup” for E33F applicants. In practice, submitting a simple 1–3 page CV in English or Bahasa Indonesia reduces back‑and‑forth questions, so we treat it as part of the standard Indonesia Second Home Visa documents bundle.
Do family documents have to be translated for the Second Home Visa Indonesia?
If your marriage or birth certificates are in Bahasa Indonesia, no translation is normally needed. If they are in English, they are often accepted as is. For other languages, immigration commonly asks for sworn translations into Bahasa Indonesia (or sometimes English) and, where applicable, apostille or legalisation. Translation and legalisation expectations can differ by office, so treat this as a practice rule to be verified locally.
Can I use property documents instead of the IDR 2 billion deposit?
The Circular and public DGI statements refer to a property‑based path, where qualifying residential property can substitute for some or all of the IDR 2,000,000,000 cash deposit. As of June 2026, implementation is inconsistent. Some offices and online flows still centre on the state‑bank deposit certificate as the primary proof of funds. If you plan to rely on property, have your titles and valuations reviewed by a practitioner who is current with your local immigration office’s practice.
Does having all the right documents guarantee my Second Home Visa will be approved?
No. Matching previous approvals and following the published Indonesia Second Home Visa documents checklist reduces obvious risks but does not guarantee approval. Immigration retains discretion to approve or refuse applications, ask for extra documents, or apply new internal interpretations. Treat every document list—including ours—as a practice‑based snapshot, not a promise of outcome.