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Retirement KITAS (Indonesia, age 60+)

Checked 13 November 2026

Who it is for

Foreigners who want to live in Indonesia long-term after retirement and have a stable pension or other regular income. The age threshold is 60 for the E33E retirement stay permit. A lower threshold of 55 is described by provider guidance for a related category (E33F). Check with Immigration which category applies to you. The permit is not for working or running a business.

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 60 for E33E (a provider guide says 55 for E33F).
  • Proof of regular income. Provider guidance in 2026 mentions retirement income of around USD 3,000 per month and recent personal bank statements showing at least USD 2,000. These figures are not official, so confirm the current thresholds with Immigration.
  • A lease or proof of accommodation in Indonesia for one year.
  • Valid health insurance.
  • A valid passport.
  • Documents with matching names across the passport, pension papers and bank statements.
  • Other items (sponsor, photos, police or health certificates, and translation or legalization of foreign documents) were not confirmed. Check the current list on the Directorate General of Immigration site (imigrasi.go.id) or with the Indonesian embassy or consulate.

Duration

The permit is a limited-stay permit that is issued for a fixed period and can be extended. The exact validity period and the number of extensions were not confirmed. Check them with Immigration before you plan. Keep the lease, insurance and income evidence valid for the whole period, because renewals are likely to require them again.

Cost

Official fees, agent or sponsor fees and processing times were not confirmed. Get the current state fee from Immigration (imigrasi.go.id). If you use an agent, get a written quote that separates state fees from service fees. Budget separately for the one-year lease, health insurance and document translation.

Allowed

  • Living in Indonesia for the permit period as a retiree.
  • Leaving and re-entering Indonesia while the permit is valid. Check the exact rules for multiple entry.
  • Applying to extend the permit before it expires, if you still meet the conditions.

Not allowed

  • Working or earning a salary in Indonesia on a retirement permit.
  • Running a business activity in Indonesia on this permit.
  • Submitting false, inconsistent or altered documents.
  • Staying after the permit expires.

Risks

  • Inconsistent names across the passport, pension papers and bank statements are a typical cause of problems, according to provider guidance.
  • Income that is not clearly shown in bank credits may not be accepted as proof.
  • Overstay brings fines and can lead to deportation and a ban on re-entry. Check the current penalties with Immigration.
  • Relying on unverified agents or on thresholds taken from blogs. Rules and figures change, so confirm them on the official site or with the embassy.
  • Letting the lease or insurance lapse during the permit period.

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This is not legal advice. Rules change — check official sources or a professional before you act.

Sources

  1. Retirement KITAS for US Citizens — Cekindo
  2. Retirement Visa Indonesia (E33F, E33E) — Emerhub
  3. Indonesia Retirement Visa: Eligibility, Cost and Residency — Terratern