Indonesia Second Home Visa (B211B)
Indonesia IDN
Indonesia's Second Home Visa (introduced October 2022 under Regulation 22/2022, refined by 2024 amendments) grants a 5-year or 10-year multi-entry residence visa to foreign nationals depositing IDR 2 billion (~USD 130,000) in an Indonesian state bank for the duration of the visa. The visa does NOT require minimum income, employment, or physical presence and may be used as a base for visiting Indonesia (especially Bali) without becoming a tax resident. The deposit may be used to purchase property or held as a savings deposit. After 5 years of legal residence with continuous physical presence, the visa-holder may apply for permanent residency (KITAP) and after 10 years, naturalisation — though Indonesia generally does not permit dual citizenship and naturalisation requires renunciation.
Program Details
- Category
- Retirement
- Processing Time
- 2 months
- Application Fee
- $200
- Minimum Income
- —
- Minimum Investment
- $130,000
- Family Included
- Spouse and dependent children may be included on the principal's permit; parents not eligible
- Path to PR
- Yes — 5 years
- Path to Citizenship
- Yes — 10 years
- Physical Presence
- Visa is valid for 5 or 10 years (multi-entry). No minimum presence requirement.
- Dual Citizenship
- Not allowed
- Tax Impact
- Tax residency triggers at 183+ days physical presence in any 12-month period. Indonesian tax residents pay progressive PIT up to 35%; foreign-source income is taxable. The Second Home Visa does not confer any special tax exemption — applicants spending less than 183 days in Indonesia avoid Indonesian tax residency entirely.
- Renewal Cost
- $200
No monthly income requirement. Eligibility is based on a deposit of IDR 2 billion (~USD 130,000) in an Indonesian state bank for the duration of the visa.
Application Timeline
Apply
2mo processing
Visa Granted
Initial permit
Permanent Residency
After 5 years
Citizenship
After 10 years
Key Requirements
- ✓Deposit of IDR 2 billion (~USD 130,000) in an Indonesian state bank for the visa's full duration (5 or 10 years)
- ✓OR purchase of property worth IDR 2 billion+
- ✓Valid passport (36+ months remaining for 10-year visa; 18+ months for 5-year)
- ✓Clean criminal record
- ✓Health insurance valid in Indonesia
Am I eligible for Indonesia Second Home Visa (B211B)?
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Minimum investment / capital
Programme requires $130,000.
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This is a heuristic, not a determination. Final eligibility depends on full documentation and immigration-officer discretion.
Application Process — Step by Step
- 01
Open Indonesian bank account, deposit IDR 2B
destinationOpen account at a state-owned Indonesian bank (Bank Mandiri, BNI, BRI, BTN). Deposit IDR 2 billion (~USD 130k). Receive escrow / certificate of deposit confirmation for the visa duration.
Typical duration: 2-6 weeks
- 02
Submit visa application via Indonesian e-visa portal
home countryApply at evisa.imigrasi.go.id. Upload deposit confirmation, passport, criminal record, health insurance. Pay government fee.
Typical duration: 2-4 weekssource ↗
- 03
Receive e-visa, travel to Indonesia
destinationReceive electronic visa. Travel to Indonesia. KITAS (limited-stay permit) issued on arrival.
Typical duration: 1-2 weeks
Documents Required
| Document | Issued By | Apostille | Translate to | Validity (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valid passport (36+ months for 10y visa; 18+ months for 5y) | Home country | No | — | 540 |
| Bank deposit certificate (IDR 2B) | Indonesian state bank | No | — | — |
| Criminal record certificate | Home country | Yes | id | 180 |
| Health insurance valid in Indonesia | Insurer | No | id | 365 |
Realistic Costs
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Excludes the USD 130k deposit / property purchase. Most applicants work with a local agent for the bank-deposit + visa-coordination workflow.
Renewal
- First renewal after
- 60 months
- Subsequent cycle
- 60 months
- Renewal fee
- $200
- Requirements
- Continued IDR 2B deposit OR property worth IDR 2B+; valid passport; clean record.
Path to Permanent Residency — Details
- Years required
- 5
- Language test
- Bahasa Indonesia conversational (A2)
- Integration test
- Not required
Path to Citizenship — Details
- Years required
- 10
- Language test
- Yes (B1)
- Civic test
- Required
- Oath
- Required
- Dual citizenship
- Not allowed
Tax Residency
- Trigger
- 183 days/year of presence
- Taxation scope
- Worldwide income
- Exit-tax country
- No
Family Specifics
- Spouse work rights
- Spouse covered on principal's visa but separate work permit needed for employment
- Child school enrolment
- International schools widely available in Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya
- Parent inclusion
- Not eligible
- Sibling inclusion
- Not eligible
Gotchas — Things to Watch For
- ⚠IDR 2B is a deposit, not a fee — but the funds are locked for the visa duration (5 or 10 years)
- ⚠Indonesia does NOT permit dual citizenship — naturalisation requires renunciation of original citizenship
- ⚠Tax residency at 183+ days; visa doesn't confer special tax treatment
- ⚠Bali property purchase by foreigners has additional restrictions (HGB / Hak Pakai title structures rather than freehold Hak Milik)
What This Visa Does NOT Allow
- ×Local employment without separate work permit (KITAS for work)
- ×Active business operation as sole director without additional permits
Recent Legislative Changes
2024-04-01
Indonesia clarified property-purchase eligibility under the Second Home Visa: IDR 2B+ property purchase now an alternative to the bank deposit. Property must be in foreign-eligible scheme (HGB or Hak Pakai title).source ↗
Frequently Asked Questions
Why deposit IDR 2 billion vs just buying property?+
Both are eligible. The bank deposit (locked for the visa duration but interest-bearing) is liquid and recoverable at visa expiry. Property purchase ties up the same capital but the property may appreciate. Most applicants choose deposit for simplicity unless they specifically want a Bali home.
Can I work in Indonesia on this visa?+
No. The Second Home Visa does NOT confer work rights. Working for an Indonesian employer requires a separate KITAS work visa. Remote work for foreign employers is in a grey area — the legal position is unsettled but not actively enforced for genuine non-Indonesian-source income.
Is this Bali-only?+
No — the visa is national. Bali is the most popular destination for visa-holders due to lifestyle and infrastructure, but the visa is equally valid in Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Lombok, etc.
Good Fit For
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