E28B – Individual Investor (Establish a Company)

The E28B visa is a type of Limited Stay Visa (VITAS) intended for foreign investors who establish and manage their own company in Indonesia. This visa provides both a legal stay permit and the right to actively oversee the operations of the company they have invested in.


🎯 Purpose

  • To attract foreign capital investment into Indonesia.

  • To allow investors to legally reside in Indonesia while establishing and running their company.

  • To support national economic growth and job creation through entrepreneurship and foreign-owned enterprises (PMA – Penanaman Modal Asing).

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πŸ“Œ Key Features

  • Validity: Usually granted for 1 year or 2 years, renewable depending on the company’s status and compliance.

  • Sponsorship: The visa is sponsored by the foreign-owned company (PMA) established by the investor in Indonesia.

  • Work Rights: Allows the investor to manage and direct their company but not to be employed as a regular worker.

  • Residency Rights: Comes with a Limited Stay Permit (ITAS), enabling the investor and their family (via dependent visas) to live in Indonesia.

  • Investment Requirement: Investors are required to fulfill minimum paid-up capital and shareholding requirements as stipulated by Indonesian investment regulations (BKPM / OSS).

  • Pathway to KITAP: Eligible for a Permanent Stay Permit (KITAP) after several years of continuous stay and investment.


πŸ‘€ Who Can Apply

  • Foreign nationals who establish a foreign-owned company (PMA) in Indonesia.

  • Investors listed as shareholders in the company’s Articles of Association.

  • Company founders who hold a significant stake (as regulated by BKPM / Ministry of Investment).


⚠️ Important Notes

  • The visa is tied to the company’s existence and compliance. If the company ceases operations or fails to meet requirements, the visa may be revoked.

  • Investors must follow BKPM (Investment Coordinating Board) regulations regarding minimum paid-up capital and reporting obligations.

  • The E28B visa is not a work visa for employment; it is specifically for company ownership and management.

  • After maintaining investment and legal stay, holders may later qualify for a Permanent Stay Permit (KITAP).