Home Blog How long is the visa application process, and will my visa be valid? Immigration Services How long is the visa application process, and will my visa be valid? InCorp Editorial Team 17 June 2025 1 minutes reading time Table of Contents The duration depends on the visa type.The duration depends on the visa type: Work and stay permits take approximately two months. If the applicant is a company director, the visa is valid for one year. For other positions, the visa is valid for six months. Multiple-entry business visas take approximately one week and will be valid for one year. Single-entry business and social-cultural visas take approximately one week. They will be valid for two months, with the possibility to extend the visa four times, each time for an additional 30 days. A retirement visa takes approximately two months and will be valid for one year. Read Full Bio Verified by Daris Salam COO Indonesia at InCorp Indonesia With more than 10 years of expertise in accounting and finance, Daris Salam dedicates his knowledge to consistently improving the performance of InCorp Indonesia and maintaining clients and partnerships. Frequently Asked Questions What are the requirements for a retirement KITAS/ITAS application in Indonesia? Foreigners need to be at least 55 years of age and not work to earn income in Indonesia. Consultation on further requirements is necessary. Can anyone become my visa sponsor? For business and work visas, the sponsor must be a company legally registered in Indonesia. Regarding social-cultural and retirement visas and KITAS & KITAP, the sponsor must be an Indonesian legal entity or a citizen. InCorp provides visa sponsorship should you require this service. Can a business visa be used as a work permit in Indonesia? No, a business visa can only be used for non-income-generating business purposes, such as attending business meetings, seminars, exhibitions, or training. To work in Indonesia, you must apply for a proper work permit and a limited (KITAS) or permanent (KITAP) stay permit. How do you determine the cost of your services of visa and immigration consultation? To provide you with accurate pricing information for our visa and immigration consultation services, we consider the complexities of your inquiries and the dynamic nature of regulations in Indonesia. As a result, the pricing for the services may vary accordingly. For pricing details, please talk to our experts. Get in touch with us. 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