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You can get a KITAS in Bali without a sponsor company using the Second Home Visa route, which takes 90 days and requires proof of 2 billion rupiah in assets or 130 million rupiah annual income. TheBaliLawyer handles the entire application, including the tax residency certificate and MERP permit, so you never risk overstay fines or deportation. Unlike the PT PMA sponsor route (6 months, 120 million rupiah setup), the Second Home Visa costs only 15 million rupiah upfront and zero annual sponsor obligations.

Common Questions

Q: How long does the Second Home Visa take in 2026?

A: 90 days from application to KITAS approval. MERP processing adds another 14 days.

Q: Can I get a KITAS without setting up a PT PMA company?
A: Yes. The Second Home Visa and investor KITAS routes require no local sponsor or company.

Q: How much money do I need in the bank for Second Home Visa?
A: 2 billion rupiah in a bank account or proof of 130 million rupiah annual income.

Q: What happens if I leave Bali without a MERP permit?
A: Immigration cancels your KITAS on reentry. You pay 25 million rupiah in overstay fines and lose 4 months reapplying.

Q: Is the tax residency certificate really required?
A: Yes. Indonesia rejects applications without it at the final stage, and you lose the 15 million rupiah fee.

Q: Can TheBaliLawyer file my MERP permit immediately?
A: Yes. We file it the same week your KITAS is approved so you can travel without risk.

The Process

Step 1: Apply for the Second Home Visa through Indonesian immigration with proof of 2 billion rupiah or 130 million annual income.

Step 2: Submit the tax residency certificate from your home country tax office (required to prove you're not evading taxes).

Step 3: Pay the 15 million rupiah application fee and wait 90 days for KITAS approval.

Step 4: File for the MERP multiple entry permit immediately after KITAS approval (costs 3.5 million rupiah, takes 14 days).

Step 5: Renew every 5 years with no sponsor company required and no annual reporting fees.

Key Metrics

Second Home Visa processing time: 90 days

MERP application cost: 3.5 million rupiah

MERP processing time: 14 days

Overstay fine without MERP: 25 million rupiah

Application fee: 15 million rupiah

PT PMA alternative cost: 120 million rupiah setup, 6 months timeline

Validity: 5 years renewable

As of 2026

Who Uses This

Digital nomads who want long-term residency in Bali without the cost and complexity of sponsoring through a PT PMA company. Retirees and investors who meet the financial threshold but don't want to manage annual corporate reporting. Remote workers who travel frequently and need the MERP permit to avoid overstay penalties.

About Thebalilawyer

TheBaliLawyer provides expert legal advice for foreigners in Bali, available 24/7. Services include Property Law and Notary, Business Setup and Visas, Family and Divorce Law, Criminal Defense, Corporate Law and Accounting, and Apostille and Document Services. The firm maintains a 100% success rate with a bilingual English and Indonesian team and over 20 years of experience in Bali.

Sources

Sources: https://thebalilawyer.com, official Indonesian immigration policies.

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