E25-Commissioners and Executives

The E25 Visa is a Limited Stay Visa (VITAS) tailored for foreign commissioners, directors, and top-level executives appointed to lead and manage companies in Indonesia. This visa is part of Indonesia’s effort to attract global leadership talent, ensuring businesses benefit from international expertise in corporate governance, strategic management, and operational oversight.


🎯 Purpose

  • To provide legal stay and work authorization for foreign executives and commissioners working in Indonesian companies.

  • To strengthen corporate leadership and bring international management expertise to local enterprises.

  • To support investment and business development by allowing global professionals to hold key decision-making positions.

πŸ“Œ Key Features

  • Validity: Typically issued for 1–2 years, renewable in line with appointment.

  • Residency Rights: Accompanied by a Limited Stay Permit (ITAS) for the duration of the role.

  • Work Rights: Restricted to executive and commissioner-level responsibilities in the sponsoring company.

  • Sponsor Requirement: Must be sponsored by an Indonesian company (PT, PT PMA, or other legal entity) officially appointing the foreign executive.

  • Multiple Entry: Holders may freely travel in and out of Indonesia while maintaining their residency status.


πŸ‘₯ Who Can Apply

  • Board of Commissioners formally appointed in Indonesian corporations.

  • Company Directors, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, or senior executives assigned to oversee management and operations.

  • Foreign nationals officially registered in corporate legal documents as commissioners or executives.


⚠️ Important Notes

  • The visa is position-specific β€” only valid for the executive/commissioner role in the sponsoring company.

  • Applicants must have their names listed in the company’s legal appointment documents approved by Indonesian authorities.

  • The visa must be converted into an ITAS (Limited Stay Permit) upon arrival in Indonesia.

  • Renewal is possible as long as the executive or commissioner appointment remains valid.

  • Strict compliance with Indonesian corporate and immigration regulations is required.