Ways to stay legally

Family KITAS (dependent stay permit) for spouses of Indonesian citizens or KITAS holders

Checked 13 November 2026

Who it is for

Foreign spouses of an Indonesian citizen, or of a foreigner who holds a KITAS or KITAP. It is also available to their children. It suits people who want to live in Indonesia as a family and do not need to work under this permit.

The permit is usually shown as E31 (Family / Dependent KITAS). If you want to work, this is the wrong permit on its own (see "Forbidden").

Note: this card is based on two practical guides from immigration consultancies. Fees, processing times and the exact document list change often. Check them with the Directorate General of Immigration and your local immigration office before you pay anyone.

Requirements

Valid passport.
Marriage certificate, notarized and legalized. Check with immigration whether it also needs a sworn translation into Indonesian.
Sponsor's valid ID or permit: the Indonesian spouse's ID documents, or the foreign spouse's valid KITAS or KITAP.
Proof of family relationship for dependent children, such as a birth certificate.
An online application filed through the official immigration e-visa portal (evisa.imigrasi.go.id).
Documents must meet the portal's file format and size rules, which are listed on the portal.
An in-person biometric appointment at the local immigration office.
Check the current list for extra items. These may include a sponsor statement, photos, proof of address and financial proof.

Duration

For a KITAS holder's family, the validity is tied to the sponsor's permit. It matches the sponsor's permit and cannot outlast it. Validity for spouses of Indonesian citizens and the extension terms were not confirmed. Check the current term and the extension steps with immigration. Extend before the permit expires. A long-term spouse can later move toward a KITAP (permanent residence), but confirm the current eligibility rules with immigration.

Cost

Not confirmed. Government fees and processing times change, so get the current figures from the immigration office or the e-visa portal. Agents charge a service fee on top of the official fee. Ask for an itemized quote and a written timeline. Allow for the notarization and legalization of the marriage certificate and any translations, which add time and cost before you can apply.

Allowed

Living in Indonesia with your spouse and family for the permit's validity.
Applying for the permit online and attending the biometric appointment.
Applying for a separate work permit and Work KITAS through an employer, if you want to work (see Forbidden).

Not allowed

Working or earning income from Indonesian employment on the Family KITAS alone. It does not grant work rights.
Staying after the KITAS expires, or after the sponsor's permit ends where yours depends on it.
Submitting false, unverified or unlegalized marriage documents.

Risks

**Sponsor dependency:** if the sponsor's KITAS ends or is not renewed, your permit is affected. Track both expiry dates.
**Unlegalized or untranslated documents:** a marriage certificate that is not properly notarized and legalized is a common reason for delays or refusal.
**Working without a permit:** to work legally you need your own Work KITAS (for example E23, E25A or E25B) with a separate employer sponsor. Working on E31 risks fines, deportation and entry bans.
**Overstay:** letting the permit lapse brings penalties. Start the extension well in advance.
**Intermediaries:** do not hand over your passport or pay large sums without a written contract. Check requirements yourself on the official portal.
**Changing rules:** immigration regulations and portal procedures are updated often. Rely on current official instructions rather than old forum posts.

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