E31B – Spouse Visa

The E31B Spouse Visa allows a foreign national who is legally married to an Indonesian citizen to reside in Indonesia. This visa is designed to support family unity, making it possible for foreign spouses to live with their partners in Indonesia while complying with immigration regulations.


Purpose

  • To enable foreign spouses to legally stay and live in Indonesia.

  • To strengthen family ties between Indonesian citizens and their foreign partners.

  • To provide a long-term stay option with the possibility of extensions or conversion to a permanent stay permit.

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Key Features

  • Validity: Typically granted for 1 year and can be extended annually.

  • Family-Oriented: Allows foreign spouses to live with their Indonesian partner in Indonesia.

  • Residence-Based: The visa provides a legal pathway to long-term residence.

  • Conversion to KITAP (Permanent Stay Permit): After several years of holding a Spouse Visa, applicants may be eligible to apply for a permanent stay permit.


Who Can Apply

  • Foreign nationals legally married to an Indonesian citizen (marriage must be recognized under Indonesian law).

  • Applicants who can provide the necessary marriage and identity documentation.


Important Notes

  • This visa is for residency purposes only and does not automatically grant a work permit.

  • To work legally in Indonesia, a separate work permit must be obtained.

  • The Indonesian spouse must act as the sponsor for the application.