Long-term rental & living in Bali
Investor KITAS Indonesia E28A
Investor KITAS Indonesia E28A ties your residency status to a genuine investment in an Indonesian-registered company, not simply to owning property.
Investor KITAS Indonesia E28A is a residency permit tied to being a shareholder or director in an Indonesian-registered foreign investment company, typically a PT PMA (Perseroan Terbatas Penanaman Modal Asing). It is not the same as owning a villa through a leasehold arrangement — property ownership alone does not qualify you for this KITAS category. The pathway generally requires setting up or investing in a genuine company structure first, with the KITAS following from your role and stake in that company (as of 2026, verify current minimum investment and company setup requirements directly through oss.go.id, Indonesia’s official business licensing portal, or a licensed corporate agent, since capital requirements and company law details are periodically revised).
If your actual goal is simply to live in Bali long-term without running a business, an investor KITAS is likely the wrong tool even if you have the capital, since it comes with company compliance obligations that a retirement KITAS or other pathway would not.
Who this pathway genuinely suits
- Entrepreneurs setting up a real operating business in Indonesia (a villa rental business, a café, a consultancy, etc.)
- Investors taking a genuine shareholding and, often, a director role in a PT PMA
- People whose Bali plans already involve running a company, where residency is a byproduct of that decision rather than the primary goal
It does not suit someone whose only interest is buying a villa for personal use and living there without operating a business, which is a common misconception worth correcting early.
Company setup versus KITAS application: two separate processes
| Stage | What it involves | Typical timeline consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Company registration (PT PMA) | Legal setup via OSS system, capital requirements, licensing | Should be completed or well underway before KITAS application |
| Investor KITAS application | Tied to your shareholding/director role in the registered company | Follows company setup, requires its own documentation |
| Ongoing compliance | Company reporting, tax obligations, KITAS renewal | Continuous once both are in place |
Engaging both a corporate/legal adviser for the company setup and a visa agent for the KITAS application, ideally working together rather than separately, tends to produce a smoother process than treating the two as unrelated.
Minimum investment and capital requirements
Indonesia sets minimum capital requirements for foreign investment companies, and these figures are set and periodically revised by government regulation, so we are not going to state a specific number here that may be outdated by the time you read this. Confirm the current minimum investment and paid-up capital requirement directly through oss.go.id or a licensed corporate agent before committing to this pathway (as of 2026, verify).
Ongoing obligations once you hold this KITAS
Unlike a retirement or marriage KITAS, an investor KITAS comes with ongoing company compliance: regular reporting, tax filings for the company itself, and maintaining the underlying investment that the KITAS is tied to. If the company is dissolved or your shareholding changes significantly, your KITAS status can be affected, so this is a longer-term commitment, not a one-off application.
- Confirm current minimum capital and company structure requirements before starting
- Use a corporate adviser for company setup and a visa agent for the KITAS, ideally coordinated
- Understand the ongoing compliance and reporting obligations before committing
- Clarify how a future change in shareholding or company closure would affect your KITAS status
Investor KITAS versus other pathways
If your actual goal is simply residency without running a business, compare this pathway against retirement KITAS E33F (if you meet the age and financial criteria) or the digital nomad E33G visa (if your income is genuinely remote and foreign-sourced). Our KITAS Indonesia guide gives an overview of how the different pathways compare, which is worth reading before committing to the investor route specifically.
Using local management to reduce your operational burden
If your business plan involves owning and renting out a villa, engaging a management company to handle the day-to-day operational side — as we do for owners across Sanur, Canggu, Umalas and Ungasan — can reduce how much daily involvement your investor KITAS role actually requires, though the underlying company and investment structure still needs proper legal setup regardless. Our guide to villa management fees in Bali (linked from our owners hub) explains how that side works if villa investment is your specific plan.
What to do next
Investor KITAS Indonesia E28A is the right pathway specifically for genuine business investment in Indonesia, and it is worth setting up the company structure with proper legal advice before or alongside the KITAS application itself, given the ongoing compliance it involves.
- Confirm current minimum capital requirements on oss.go.id or with a licensed corporate agent
- Compare this pathway against retirement or digital nomad KITAS options in our KITAS Indonesia guide
- Ask us about villa management if your investment plan involves rental property at /villa-management/
Frequently asked questions
Does buying a villa in Bali qualify me for an investor KITAS?
No, property ownership alone does not qualify you for E28A. This pathway is tied to a genuine shareholding and often a director role in an Indonesian-registered company (PT PMA), which is a separate legal structure from personal property ownership.
How much capital do I need for an investor KITAS?
Indonesia sets minimum capital and investment requirements for foreign investment companies, and these figures change periodically, so confirm the current requirement directly through oss.go.id or a licensed corporate agent rather than relying on a figure that may be outdated (as of 2026, verify).
Can I get an investor KITAS without actively running the business?
Requirements around shareholding and director roles vary, and simply being a passive investor without any operational role may or may not meet the criteria depending on current regulations. Confirm your specific situation with a licensed corporate agent before assuming a passive stake is sufficient.
What happens to my investor KITAS if I close the company?
Your KITAS status is generally tied to the underlying company and your role in it, so dissolving the company or significantly changing your shareholding can affect your residency status. Discuss this scenario with your agent before making major changes to your business structure.
Is investor KITAS better than retirement KITAS for a long-term Bali stay?
It depends entirely on your situation. Investor KITAS suits people who genuinely want to run or invest in a business in Indonesia; retirement KITAS suits those who simply want long-term residency without business obligations and who meet the age and financial criteria.
Written by The Host Bali team, who manage villas in Sanur, Canggu, Umalas and Ungasan. Prices, rules and visa details change; we date every guide and update it when something moves. Nothing here is legal or tax advice — for a purchase or a licence, check the specifics with a licensed notary or adviser in Bali.