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Investor KITAS Bali (E28A) 2026 — PT PMA Setup Guide

Last updated: May 2026 · by Bali Visa Trusted

The Investor KITAS (E28A) is a 1–2 year Indonesian residence permit for foreign investors. To get one, you set up a PT PMA (foreign-owned company), which must have IDR 10 billion in shares, and hold a Director or Commissioner role. It lets you live in Bali and oversee your investment.

Last updated: 2026. Requirements are based on Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi and BKPM/OSS sources (imigrasi.go.id{rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank”}). Company-formation and immigration fees vary by case — confirm exact figures with our team.

What Is the Investor KITAS (E28A)?

The Investor KITAS (E28A) is a limited-stay residence permit for foreigners who invest in and own part of an Indonesian company. It allows you to live in Bali for one to two years (renewable) to oversee your investment, and unlike an employer-sponsored Working KITAS, your own company sponsors you — so you aren’t tied to a third-party employer.

The catch is that the E28A is built on top of a company. You can’t get an Investor KITAS in isolation: you first need a PT PMA — a foreign-owned limited liability company (Perseroan Terbatas Penanaman Modal Asing) — and you must hold shares and a corporate role (Director or Commissioner) in it. The PT PMA must be capitalised with IDR 10 billion in shares (the standard foreign-investment threshold; confirm the current figure for your sector and structure).

Two routes follow from this. If you’re actively building a business in Indonesia, the E28A (via a PT PMA) is the natural fit. If you simply want investment-linked residence without running a company, compare the Golden Visa. This guide covers the E28A + PT PMA route step by step.

E28A at a Glance

Figures per research and immigration/BKPM sources, 2026. The IDR 10 billion share threshold, immigration fees and processing times vary by case and sector — verify against imigrasi.go.id{rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank”} and BKPM/OSS before relying on them.

How to Get an Investor KITAS — Step by Step

The Investor KITAS is a two-part journey: set up the PT PMA first, then apply for the KITAS. Here’s the sequence.

Step 1 — Set Up Your PT PMA (KBLI / OSS / NIB)

The foundation is the company. Setting up a PT PMA involves:

• Choose your business activity (KBLI code). Indonesia classifies business activities under KBLI codes; your chosen codes determine whether — and how much — foreign ownership is allowed. Some sectors are open to 100% foreign ownership; others are restricted.
• Register through the OSS system. Company registration runs through Indonesia’s Online Single Submission (OSS) platform.
• Obtain your NIB (Business Identification Number). The NIB is your company’s core licence/identity, issued via OSS.
• Meet the capital requirement. A PT PMA is generally required to have IDR 10 billion in investment/shares (excluding land and buildings, per the standard rule — confirm for your sector). This is the single biggest threshold to plan for.
• Appoint directors and commissioners. The company needs the proper corporate structure; your KITAS-sponsoring role (Director or Commissioner) is defined here.

This is specialised work — sector rules, KBLI selection and capital structuring all affect whether your KITAS will be approved. We handle PT PMA setup end to end.

Step 2 — Secure Your Share Ownership & Role

With the PT PMA established, your shareholding and corporate position are formalised. The E28A requires you to be an investor in the company — typically holding shares and serving as a Director or Commissioner. The exact shareholding and role must satisfy immigration’s investor-visa criteria.

Step 3 — Prepare Your Documents

For the KITAS application you’ll typically need: your passport (valid well beyond the permit), the PT PMA’s company documents (deed, NIB, OSS records), proof of your shareholding/role, photographs, and supporting financial documents. Our team reviews everything before lodging so nothing is rejected.

Step 4 — Submit the E28A Application

We lodge your Investor KITAS application through the official immigration system, with your PT PMA as sponsor, and keep you updated. Processing is commonly around 40 business days (priority) or 60 (regular) .

Step 5 — Biometrics & Issuance

Like other permits, the process includes a biometric step (photograph and fingerprints) at immigration. Once complete and approved, your Investor KITAS is issued for 1–2 years. You can then bring family as dependants, and we set renewal reminders.

Choosing Your KBLI Codes (Why Sector Matters)

The KBLI code — Indonesia’s Standard Industrial Classification — is the most consequential early decision in setting up a PT PMA, because it determines what your company is legally allowed to do and how much foreign ownership is permitted.

• Some sectors allow 100% foreign ownership (many service, consulting, hospitality and tech activities), making them straightforward for a foreign-owned PT PMA.
• Others are restricted or capped under Indonesia’s investment rules — foreign ownership may be limited to a percentage, or require a local partner.
• A few activities are closed to foreign investment entirely.

Choosing codes that match your actual business and permit the ownership you need is essential — pick the wrong KBLI and your company can’t legally trade as intended, or your Investor KITAS application is undermined. You can register multiple KBLI codes if your business spans activities, provided each is permissible. Because this directly affects whether your visa is approved, it’s worth getting professional guidance before you register; our PT PMA team advises on the right classification for your plan.

Bringing Your Family on an Investor KITAS

As an E28A holder you can sponsor your spouse and children to live in Bali as dependants on a Family KITAS (E31), for the same period as your permit. Dependants may study (children) but cannot take paid employment on a dependant permit — if your spouse also wants to work, they’d need their own work-authorising visa. Apostilled marriage and birth certificates with sworn Indonesian translations are required. We process the principal Investor KITAS and the family dependants together so your household’s residence is aligned from day one.

PT PMA Cost Breakdown 2026

PT PMA and Investor KITAS costs have several components. Because they vary significantly by sector, structure and the services you need, we quote the exact figures in writing — and flag clearly where a number is indicative.

The IDR 10 billion is the standard PT PMA investment/share threshold (your capital, not a charge) and the IDR 17.25M immigration fee is an indicative “from” figure — both vary by sector and case. We confirm exact, current figures in writing. Verify against imigrasi.go.id{rel=”nofollow” target=”_blank”} and BKPM/OSS. See our cost guide and pricing page.

The key distinction: the IDR 10 billion is investment capital in your own company — not money paid away — while the immigration fees and our service fee are the actual costs of obtaining the visa.

Investor KITAS (E28A) vs Golden Visa

Both give investors residence, but they suit different goals:

Rule of thumb: if you want to build and run a company in Bali, the E28A + PT PMA is the route — it gives you the company and the residence. If you want longer residence (5–10 years) tied to a personal investment, without operating a business, the Golden Visa may suit you better. Many investors start with the E28A and later consider the Golden Visa or KITAP.

Ongoing PT PMA Obligations — It Doesn’t End at Setup

A common mistake is treating the PT PMA as a one-time formation. In reality, a foreign-owned company carries continuing obligations that also keep your Investor KITAS valid:

• Investment realisation reporting (LKPM). PT PMAs are required to report their investment activity periodically through the OSS system. Missing these reports can create problems with your company’s standing — and, by extension, your investor visa.
• Annual tax and accounting compliance. Your company must keep proper books and meet Indonesian corporate tax and reporting deadlines.
• Maintaining the investment and structure. The company should continue to reflect the investment basis and corporate roles on which your E28A was granted.
• KITAS renewal. The Investor KITAS itself renews on its cycle (1–2 years), with the in-person biometric step that applies to extensions since May 2025.

This is why many investors keep their company-services provider and visa agent aligned: the visa depends on the company staying compliant. We can manage both the PT PMA’s ongoing obligations and your KITAS renewals so nothing slips.

Common Investor KITAS & PT PMA Mistakes

• Choosing KBLI codes that don’t permit the ownership you need — the most frequent and costly early error.
• Underestimating the IDR 10 billion threshold — it’s the standard foreign-investment basis; plan your capital around it from the start.
• Treating setup as the finish line — ignoring LKPM and tax reporting puts both company and visa at risk.
• Assuming the Investor KITAS lets your spouse work — dependants can’t take paid employment; they’d need their own permit.
• Going it alone on a complex, multi-step process — KBLI rules, OSS registration, capital structuring and the visa criteria interlock, and an error in one stage can sink the next.

From Investor KITAS to KITAP

The Investor KITAS is a pathway to KITAP — permanent residency (a 5-year, indefinitely-renewable card) — commonly available to investors after about four years of qualifying residence . KITAP ends the renewal cycle and simplifies banking, contracts and running your business long-term. We map your route from PT PMA setup through the E28A to KITAP so each stage qualifies you for the next.

Set Up Your PT PMA & Investor KITAS with a Licensed Agent

The Investor KITAS rewards getting the foundations right: the correct KBLI codes, a properly structured PT PMA, the IDR 10 billion capital, and an application that satisfies immigration’s investor criteria. Our licensed team handles both the company formation and the visa, and quotes every component transparently.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Investor KITAS (E28A) in Bali?
The E28A is a 1–2 year Indonesian residence permit for foreign investors. It’s sponsored by your own PT PMA (foreign-owned company), which must have IDR 10 billion in shares, and requires you to hold a Director or Commissioner role. It lets you live in Bali and direct your investment.

Do I need a PT PMA to get an Investor KITAS?
Yes. The E28A is built on a PT PMA — you can’t get an Investor KITAS without first setting up the foreign-owned company that sponsors it. The PT PMA requires the standard IDR 10 billion investment threshold and the proper corporate structure (directors/commissioners).

How much does it cost to set up a PT PMA in Bali?
Company-setup costs vary by sector and structure, so we quote them in writing. Plan for the IDR 10 billion investment/share threshold (your own company capital, not a fee), plus immigration fees from around IDR 17.25 million for the E28A and our service fee. We confirm exact, current figures for your case.

How long does an Investor KITAS take to process?
Commonly around 40 business days on a priority basis or 60 on a regular basis, after the PT PMA is in place. Processing times vary by case — we confirm the current timeline when we lodge your application.

Investor KITAS or Golden Visa — which should I choose?
Choose the Investor KITAS (E28A) if you want to actively build and run a company in Indonesia — it gives you both the company and residence. Choose the Golden Visa for longer (5–10 year) residence tied to a personal investment without operating a company. We’ll help you decide based on your goals.