Indonesia's Golden Visa (Global Talent) is a long-term residence permit for highly skilled foreign nationals, enabling them to reside in Indonesia for 5 to 10 years based on their expertise rather than any capital investment. Established under Government Regulation Number 40 of 2023 and detailed in the Regulation of the Minister of Law and Human Rights Number 22 of 2023, the program targets professionals with exceptional skills in fields such as IT, science, medicine, engineering, and the arts. It was officially launched in July 2024 and is administered by the Directorate General of Immigration. As of mid-2026, nearing the program's two-year mark, immigration authorities had issued more than 1,270 Golden Visas across all categories.
The Global Talent visa has two sub-categories:
Because both categories require a government connection, individuals cannot apply purely on personal qualifications — they must either be invited or demonstrate institutional collaboration.
No investment is required — the qualification is based on expertise. The USD 2,000/month living-expense threshold is notably lower than the USD 5,000/month required for the investor Golden Visa categories.
The visa is issued for 5 years or 10 years. The total limited stay permit duration cannot exceed 10 years. Extensions may be applied for before the permit expires. After 3 consecutive years of residence, holders may instead transition to a Permanent Stay Permit (ITAP/KITAP). ITAP does not confer citizenship; naturalization is a separate process requiring 5+ years of continuous residence or 10+ cumulative years.
The primary applicant's spouse and children under 18 may be included as dependants. Dependants receive residence permits tied to the main applicant's Golden Visa duration and require standard documentation including copies of the primary holder's passport and KITAS, marriage or birth certificates (legalized and translated if necessary), and proof of relationship. Dependant KITAS holders cannot work in Indonesia.
Foreign nationals residing in Indonesia for more than 183 days within a 12-month period become domestic tax subjects and are generally taxed on worldwide income. However, foreigners with certain expertise in science, technology, and mathematics who become tax residents may be taxed only on Indonesian-sourced income for their first 4 years of tax residency, subject to qualifying conditions. Indonesia has double taxation agreements with numerous countries.
Applications are submitted entirely online through the official e-Visa portal (evisa.imigrasi.go.id):
E33B holders must submit evidence of their collaboration with the central government within 90 days of arrival. All holders must report the opening of a state-owned bank account within 90 days of entry.
Holders may conduct business and investment activities in Indonesia. Employment by Indonesian companies is not permitted without a separate work permit. Golden Visa holders are exempt from the separate work permit (Notifikasi) requirement that applies to standard KITAS holders.
The 90-day deadline for E33B holders to submit collaboration evidence is strictly enforced, and the visa must be activated (used for entry) within 90 days of issuance or it expires. Overstaying carries a fine of IDR 1,000,000 per day for up to 60 days, with overstays beyond 60 days treated as a criminal offence leading to deportation and blacklisting. ITAS holders working in Indonesia must register for BPJS Kesehatan (National Health Insurance) and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan (employment insurance).