E24 – Digital Experts Visa

The E24 Visa is a Limited Stay Visa (VITAS) designed for foreign digital experts, IT professionals, and technology specialists invited to contribute their skills and knowledge in Indonesia. This visa supports the country’s rapid digital transformation by enabling global talents to work on technology projects, innovation programs, and digital capacity-building initiatives.


🎯 Purpose

  • To bring in foreign digital specialists who can support Indonesia’s digital economy growth.

  • To allow companies, startups, and institutions to collaborate with international IT and tech experts.

  • To strengthen knowledge transfer, capacity building, and innovation in digital industries.

📌 Key Features

  • Validity: Usually granted for 1 year, renewable depending on project or employment contract.

  • Residency Rights: Comes with a Limited Stay Permit (ITAS) for the duration of assignment.

  • Work Rights: Limited to activities in digital and technology sectors as per the approved role.

  • Sponsor Requirement: Must be sponsored by a registered Indonesian company or institution engaged in digital/tech projects.

  • Multiple Entry: Allows re-entry to Indonesia during the visa validity period.


👥 Who Can Apply

  • Foreign digital professionals such as software developers, data scientists, cybersecurity specialists, AI/ML engineers, cloud experts, and other IT roles.

  • Consultants or trainers brought in for short or long-term digital transformation projects.

  • Technology experts involved in government or private sector digital initiatives.


⚠️ Important Notes

  • Employment is restricted to the sponsoring company or institution — outside work is not permitted.

  • Visa must be converted into an ITAS (Limited Stay Permit) after arrival in Indonesia.

  • Extensions are possible if the digital project or employment contract continues.

  • Compliance with Indonesian labor and immigration regulations is mandatory.