Did you visit Bali and are now thinking about how to immigrate to Indonesia from Australia? Or perhaps you want to set up a company in Indonesia and are looking for ways to relocate here.
Moving to Indonesia for medium to long-term purposes will involve obtaining a temporary stay permit, effectively granting the holder the right to remain for a certain period, with the option for extension.
Our lawyers in Indonesia can help you with the relocation procedure, starting with the very first steps that involve researching the suitable type of residence permit.
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The main steps required to relocate to Indonesia from Australia
Australia is one of the countries subject to the visa-free entry regime into Indonesia for limited stays, for tourist purposes of up to thirty days.
Traveling to Indonesia from Australia for a limited period is convenient under this regime, however, all those who wish to immigrate to Indonesia from Australia can only do so based on obtaining lawful residency rights.
If you want to move to Indonesia from Australia, you will have to:
- Find out what type of residence permit suits your needs;
- Determine the documents required for the permit application;
- Prepare the documents and/or translate some of them as may be required;
- Submit your application to the Indonesian embassy or consulate in Australia.
In Australia, Indonesia has state offices located in:
- New South Wales;
- The Northern Territory;
- Victoria;
- Western Australia.
Please keep in mind that these serve many locations. For example, Victoria Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia serves the jurisdictions of Victoria and Tasmania.
If you are interested in immigration to Indonesia for employment purposes, our team can help you with information on your application.
Types of residence permits in Indonesia
The Ministry of Immigration, through the Directorate General of Immigration, offers different types of stay permits that function as a visa for entry and (after the foreigner’s arrival and settlement in Indonesia) as a temporary residence permit.
Residence permits (or temporary stay permits called ITAS by the authorities) are granted for the following situations:
- study;
- work;
- family reunification;
- employment;
- investment.
Some of the main documents submitted with the stay permit applications include:
- valid passport;
- personal bank account statement (showing a minimum amount of at least USD 2.000 or equivalent in the last three months);
- colour photograph;
- permit-specific documents, such as the working permit issued by the Ministry of Manpower for Australians who will engage in remunerated work.
How to move to Indonesia from Australia to start a company
The temporary stay visa for foreign investment (valid for 2 years in most cases) is required by Australian citizens who wish to come to the country to engage in investment-related activities and bring their families with them.
To apply for a foreign investment temporary stay permit, the applicant fills in an application form and submits the required documents, including proof of the already made investment (if the company has already been registered in Indonesia) or the proposed investment, in some cases.
Company formation in Indonesia can be attractive for foreign investors looking to expand to the region. The general incorporation process is based on a few key steps, and foreigners have the option to open a PT PMA company that allows full foreign ownership, subject to conditions.
Australian investors can establish a foreign-owned company in Indonesia with the help of our team. Once its registration is complete, they can collaborate with our accountants in Indonesia to ensure that the following corporate taxes are duly paid:
- 22% corporate income tax rate;
- 10% final withholding tax on dividends paid to resident individuals;
- 12% standard value-added tax;
- other taxes, including social security contributions.
If you want to relocate to Indonesia from Australia to open a company, our team will give you all the details about the company formation process as well as the current requirements for business visas and residence options for investors.
Contact us if you want to know more about how you can immigrate to Indonesia from Australia according to your personal situation.