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Long stay · KITAS extensions

Bali Long Stay
Work Visa &
Extensions

Staying and working in Bali beyond tourist limits needs the right permit. We set up your long-stay KITAS and handle renewals before your deadline.

  • Renewable KITAS
  • Extensions on time
  • Biometrics prepared
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Staying longer

A long stay needs a real work permit

Indonesia is tightening the line between tourist and work visas. Any income-generating activity or brand collaboration in Bali — even remote — needs the appropriate permit, and informal arrangements are being phased out.

The Limited Stay Permit (KITAS) is today’s main route to a legal, extendable long stay for work.

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Renewals

Extending your stay, step by step

Deadlines matter. We start early and keep every requirement on track.

  1. 01

    Start well ahead

    We begin the renewal well before your current permit expires.

  2. 02

    Updated documents

    We compile and check the refreshed file — completeness drives processing time.

  3. 03

    Fees budgeted

    Extension fees for long-term stay permits vary, so we help you plan for them.

  4. 04

    Biometric registration

    Fingerprints and photo for your long-term stay permit, fully prepared.

  5. 05

    Interview if needed

    Some renewals include an interview — we brief you beforehand.

Long-term options

Permits that let you stay and work

Each case is assessed individually against your activity and income.

KITAS

The cornerstone permit: renewable, sponsored by an Indonesian company or entity. Working, investor and spouse categories.

01

Professional KITAS

No standalone freelance category, but some professional roles can be sponsored under a working KITAS.

02

C5 Journalist Visa

For journalists, filmmakers and content creators on projects in Indonesia, with strong professional documentation.

03

Spiritual retreat stays

Long-term retreat visitors may need cultural or religious permits on top of a standard work visa.

04

Questions

Long stay FAQ

Straight answers on staying and working in Bali for the long term.

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Is a work visa worth it for staying more than a year?

Yes. It gives you legal status, permission to earn income and access to extensions — and avoids the severe penalties of working on the wrong visa.

Can remote workers get the digital nomad visa for 2027?

Official requirements are still pending. For now, remote workers usually use a working KITAS sponsored by an Indonesian entity. We will update guidance once rules are announced.

Does a KITAS extension really take 3 to 7 days?

That is the ideal case for complete, early renewals. Queries or peak periods can stretch it, so allow several weeks for the whole renewal.

What if I work on a tourist visa?

Paid work or commercial activity on a tourist visa can lead to fines and deportation. Influencers and content creators are under particular scrutiny.

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