KITAP for Mixed Marriage (WNI & WNA) – Living in a mixed marriage life between Indonesian and foreign nationals in Indonesia requires a thorough understanding of immigration regulations. For mixed marriage couples, KITAP (Permanent Stay Permit) is a crucial document that provides legal certainty. With this document, the foreign spouse can reside permanently in Indonesia without the hassle of annual residency permit renewals. According to applicable immigration regulations, there are a series of steps and administrative requirements that must be met to obtain a KITAP (Permanent Stay Permit).
In this article, we will thoroughly explore everything about KITAP for mixed marriage couples of Indonesian and foreign nationals.
Basic legal understanding of mixed marriages in Indonesia
According to Article 57 of Law Number 1 of 1974 concerning Marriage, a mixed marriage is defined as a marriage between two individuals who are subject to different laws in Indonesia due to differences in citizenship, with one party holding Indonesian citizenship (WNI) and the other holding foreign citizenship (WNA).
Before applying for a residence / stay permit in Indonesia—whether short-term like a KITAS or long-term like a KITAP—spouse must ensure that all marriage administration has been completed.
The first steps before applying for a KITAP
Foreign national spouses cannot directly apply for a KITAP without first obtaining a KITAS. This is because a KITAP is obtained through a conversion status mechanism from the KITAS. The KITAP process for family union can only be applied for after the Indonesian citizen and foreign nationals have been married for at least two years.
The following is the application process for obtaining a KITAP
1. Applying for a Limited Stay Visa (VITAS)
Foreign nationals must use their Limited Stay Visa (VITAS) and convert it to a Limited Stay Permit (KITAS) for family union.
Understanding a Limited Stay Visa (VITAS)
A visa granted to foreign nationals to stay in Indonesia for a relatively long period of time for activities such as work, study, research, investment, or family union, etc.
How do I apply?
Requirements:
Sponsor Side:
- Application letter and guarantee from the husband or wife (Indonesian citizen);
- ID/KTP;
- Passport;
- Family Card (KK);
- Birth certificate;
- Pas photo formal with red background size 3×4;
- Marriage book or Marriage Certificate;
If Marriage Abroad:
- Marriage Certificate from the Civil country of which you are marriage;
- Marriage Certificate Report from the Indonesian embassy / consulate abroad;
- Marriage Certificate Report from Disdukcapil in Indonesia;
Foreign Nationals Side:
- Pas photo formal with white background size 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm with a minimum resolution of 400 × 600 pixels;
- Passport with a minimum validity of 6 months;
- Bank statements, showing a balance of at least USD 2,000 or equivalent;
- Curriculum Vitae;
Length of stay
1 year and 2 years
Processing time
5-7 working days
Visa validity
90 days from issuance.
2. Applying for a Limited Stay Permit (KITAS)
Understanding a Limited Stay Permit (KITAS)
A KITAS is an official identity document in the form of permission granted to foreign nationals (WNA) to stay and reside in Indonesia for a limited period.
How do I apply?
Foreign nationals holding a Limited Stay Visa (VITAS) can convert it to a KITAS upon arrival in Indonesia.
Length of stay
1 year and 2 years
Processing time
- When entering with a Limited Stay Visa (VITAS) for the first time, the KITAS will be received by email or can be downloaded from the sponsor’s account.
- KITAS extensions usually take five working days and are processed at the immigration office within the immigration office’s jurisdiction and the foreigner’s residence.
Understanding a TTKOA (Tanda Terima Keterangan Orang Asing)
is an official police document proving that a foreign national’s presence has been registered in Indonesia.
This document is issued to foreign nationals (WNA) who have fulfilled the obligation to report their presence or domicile while in Indonesia.
How do I apply?
Police Station: Polres/Polda
Processing time
3 working days
Understanding a SKTT (Civil Registration)
SKTT stands for Certificate of Residence. SKTT is an identity issued by the Department of Population and Civil Registration (Disdukcapil) which is given to foreigners who have a Limited Stay Permit (KITAS). This letter must be owned by foreign citizens as a condition for staying in Indonesia. This is regulated in Article 48 Paragraph (1) of Law no. 6 of 2011 that foreigners are required to have a residence permit.
How do I apply?
At the Population and Civil Registration (Disdukcapil) at the City/District level according to the domicile area.
Processing time
It usually takes about 3 to 7 working days
3. Applying for a Permanent Stay Permit (KITAP)
Understanding a Permanent Stay Permit (KITAP)
A KITAP is a stay permit granted to certain foreigners to reside and settle in Indonesian territory as residents. This permit is valid for five years and can be extended to unlimited.
Who can obtain a KITAP?
- Foreign Workers (TKA) > Top Leader in a company
- Clergy
- Investors / Investment
- Family Union (spouses – mixed marriage/dependents)
- Former Children with Dual Citizenship (Foreigners)
- Former Children with Dual Citizenship (Not yet elected)
- Repatriation
- Second homes, which include: Second homes, specialized skills, world figures, elderly persons aged 60 years or older.
How do I apply?
Requirements:
Sponsor Side:
- Application letter and guarantee from the husband or wife (Indonesian citizen);
- ID/KTP;
- Family Card (KK);
- Birth certificate;
- Marriage book or Marriage Certificate;
If Marriage Abroad:
- Marriage Certificate from the Civil country of which you are marriage;
- Marriage Certificate Report from the Indonesian embassy / consulate abroad;
- Marriage Certificate Report from Disdukcapil in Indonesia;
Foreign Nationals Side:
- Pas photo formal with red background size 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm with a minimum resolution of 400 × 600 pixels;
- A valid passport. It is recommended that it be valid for at least 24 months;
- Integration statement;
- KITAS;
- TTKOA (Tanda Terima Keterangan Orang Asing);
- SKTT (Civil Registration);
- Domicile Letter;
Note: The minimum marriage age requirement for applying for a conversion of status from a KITAS to KITAP with sponsor Indonesian Spouse is at least two years of marriage.
The Procedure for conversion status KITAS to KITAP?
- Submit;
- Verification with the immigration office;
- Take photo/biometrics;
- Verification with the Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights;
- Approval from the Directorate General of Immigration;
Length of stay
KITAP is valid for 5 years.
Extension: Can be extended to Unlimited.
Processing time
Fastest time 15 working days and are processed at the immigration office within the immigration office’s jurisdiction and the foreigner’s residence.
Understanding a TTKOA (Tanda Terima Keterangan Orang Asing)
is an official police document proving that a foreign national’s presence has been registered in Indonesia.
This document is issued to foreign nationals (WNA) who have fulfilled the obligation to report their presence or domicile while in Indonesia.
How do I apply?
Police Station: Polres/Polda
Processing time
3 working days
Understanding a KTP & KK Foreigner (Civil Registration)
KTP & KK WNA are official forms of identification in the form of an Identity Card (KTP-el) and Family Card (KK) issued by the Population and Civil Registry Office for foreign nationals. These documents are intended for foreign nationals holding a Permanent Stay Permit (KITAP) and residing in Indonesia.
How do I apply?
At the Population and Civil Registration (Disdukcapil) at the City/District level according to the domicile area.
Processing time
It usually takes about 1 to 7 working days
Closing
Thus the information about KITAP – Permanent Stay Permit for Mixed Marriage.
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