E33B – Global Talent Collaborating with the Government

The E33B visa is a type of Limited Stay Visa (VITAS) designed for foreign nationals with exceptional expertise or global talent who collaborate with the Government of Indonesia. Unlike E33A (General Employment), this visa is specifically aimed at professionals working in joint projects, partnerships, or government-led initiatives.


🎯 Purpose

  • To attract global experts, innovators, and specialists to collaborate with the Indonesian government.

  • To support strategic sectors such as research, technology, education, healthcare, creative industries, green energy, and digital transformation.

  • To strengthen Indonesia’s knowledge transfer and international cooperation.

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πŸ“Œ Key Features

  • Validity: Typically issued for 6–12 months, extendable depending on the project or collaboration agreement.

  • Sponsorship: Sponsored directly by an Indonesian government institution, ministry, or state agency.

  • Work Rights: Grants permission to work on specific government-approved projects or initiatives.

  • Residency Rights: Comes with a Limited Stay Permit (ITAS), allowing the holder to reside in Indonesia during the collaboration period.

  • Flexibility: More flexible than standard work visas, since the role is tied to a government collaboration, not a private employer.


πŸ‘€ Who Can Apply

  • Foreign professionals invited by or in partnership with an Indonesian government institution.

  • Experts, researchers, or innovators whose skills are considered strategic and high-value for national development.

  • Individuals involved in joint projects, capacity-building programs, or government-led initiatives.


⚠️ Important Notes

  • The E33B visa is tied to the government collaboration agreement.
    ➝ If the collaboration ends, the visa is no longer valid.

  • Holders are not allowed to work for private companies outside the approved project scope.

  • Depending on performance and long-term contribution, holders may be considered for extended stay permits, including Permanent Stay Permit (KITAP) in the future.