Answers to common questions about Indonesia visas, KITAS residence permits and PT PMA company formation. Eligibility, documents and fees depend on nationality, activity and category. Identify your purpose, then review the relevant service guide and official sources before applying.
Indonesia visas
Is there one visa for all Arab nationals?
No. Passport nationality, the purpose of the visit and the intended stay must be reviewed. Country of residence alone does not determine visa eligibility. See our Indonesia visa service.
Can an Algerian passport holder obtain a visa on arrival?
Check whether your passport nationality appears on the official eligibility list. Do not assume visa on arrival is available to all Arab nationals. If you are not eligible, review the appropriate visa route before travel.
Is a Bali visa different from an Indonesia visa?
Bali is part of Indonesia. The visa category depends on the purpose of the visit. Also check arrival requirements, the local tourist levy and exemptions on the official Love Bali portal.
What is the difference between tourism, business and work?
The official immigration visa list identifies distinct categories, including C1 for tourism, C2 for business visits and residence categories for work or investment. Attending a meeting does not confer permission to work. Select a category that matches the actual activity.
How much does a visa cost and how long does processing take?
The visa category determines government charges; our service fees are shown separately in a proposal. Processing varies with the application and authority. Approval is not guaranteed and there is no single processing period for every application. Check the eVisa portal for current requirements.
KITAS residence permits
What is KITAS?
The name commonly refers to limited stay permission in Indonesia. Categories, duration and permitted activities differ. Entry visas and stay permits are stages to review for the chosen route. See KITAS for work, investment and family.
Does every KITAS permit work?
Do not assume so. The holder’s status, activities, employer and required authorisations must be checked for each case. Family or investor residence is not automatically equivalent to an employee’s status.
Does incorporating a company automatically provide investor KITAS?
No. Applicant eligibility, the residence category, company details and supporting documents must be reviewed. A separate residence application follows the applicable procedure. Consult our KITAS service guide.
PT PMA company formation
Can an Arab investor own 100% of a company?
Foreign ownership is assessed against the KBLI activity code, sector and investment conditions. Nationality alone cannot determine the percentage. Start with our PT PMA company formation service.
Is company capital the price of incorporation?
No. Investment value and paid-up capital differ from government charges and service fees. Request a proposal explaining the scope, fees and additional services. Review our company formation guide.
Is an NIB enough to begin operations?
Additional licences and certificates depend on risk level, sector and location. Check OSS and BKPM regulations before starting the activity.
Contact and service scope
How can I ask for a review of my situation?
Describe the visit purpose or business activity, city, passport nationality and proposed duration. Then agree on the service scope and required documents. Find our details on the Forever Legality contact page.
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Translated from the Arabic FAQ reviewed on 9 October 2026. These are general answers; current requirements and final decisions rest with the relevant authorities.