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VITAS and ITAS visas: residence periods and rules for foreign workers in Indonesia

Published: 13.04.2026

A work-related VITAS is valid for up to 12 months and is followed by an ITAS that includes multiple re-entry permission. A work ITAS may be renewed up to five times, allowing a maximum stay of six years; family members can apply after the main applicant obtains a VITAS.

According to the source, employment migration to Indonesia is structured around a VITAS followed by an ITAS, with local registration required after the ITAS is issued for the foreigner and accompanying family members. For relocation planning, this means budgeting time for the initial visa, renewals, registration, and dependent applications. The source also states that business and non-commercial visit visas do not authorize work and that a single-entry visit visa becomes invalid when the holder leaves Indonesia. This is particularly relevant to workers and families planning a multi-year move, while short-term visitors should pay close attention to the distinction between permitted activities and employment.