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Family visa for a spouse in Indonesia (Bali)

The visa is intended for foreign nationals married to Indonesian citizens. It allows them to live in the country for the period chosen and to leave and enter freely as needed. The application is filed by the Indonesian spouse through the online portal. The marriage has to be confirmed by an official certificate, translated into Indonesian by a sworn translator if the certificate was issued abroad.

Source: Directorate General of Immigration of Indonesia (imigrasi.go.id)

Who this visa suits

The E31A visa suits people married to Indonesian citizens who wish to live in the country. The main criterion is holding an official marriage certificate.

Primary applicants

The foreign spouse of an Indonesian citizen
People in an official marriage
Nationals of any country other than Indonesia

Financial requirements

Bank funds of at least USD 2,000 (or the equivalent)
Documents on income or savings for the last 3 months
The ability to live in the country on your own funds

Documentary requirements

A valid passport (at least 6 months beyond the end of the visa)
An official marriage certificate
Translations of the documents into Indonesian

When the programme will not suit

People wishing to work in Indonesia

Turn to the work visas (E412A, E422 and others) or to employment sponsorship

People not officially married to an Indonesian citizen

Consider the visas for tourists (B211A) or investors (B211D)

People wishing to carry on commercial activity

Turn to the visas for investors or entrepreneurs

People whose passport is valid for less than 6 months

Renew the passport before filing the application

What it costs

Visa and permission for 1 yearCovers the visa, the residence permission, the re-entry permit and verification	6 000 000 IDR
Visa and permission for 2 yearsCovers the visa, the residence permission for 2 years, the re-entry permit and verification	8 500 000 IDR
Total government feesThe sum of the mandatory rows in the table. Charges with no official price list are in the list below.	14 500 000 IDR

Paid separately

The services of a sworn translator — Paid separately where the marriage certificate has to be translated
The services of an immigration agent — If an intermediary is used, this is paid separately and is not compulsory

Documents to gather

All documents are filed electronically (PDF or JPEG) through the portal evisa.imigrasi.go.id. Originals may be requested where further verification is needed.

A valid passport (at least 6 months of validity beyond the end of the visa)
A letter requesting the visa from the Indonesian spouse
A marriage certificate registered in Indonesia, or a certified translation of a foreign certificate into Indonesian (exception: if the original is in English, a translation may not be required)
A bank statement for the last 3 months confirming at least USD 2,000
A colour photograph (meeting the biometric standards)
A CV for the foreign national
Information on the travel itinerary or a plan for the stay

How the process runs

The E31A visa application is filed through the online portal. The sponsor (the Indonesian spouse) has to create an account in the evisa.imigrasi.go.id system beforehand.

1
The sponsor registers on the portal
1–2 hours
The Indonesian spouse registers an account at evisa.imigrasi.go.id using their passport details and contact information. This has to be done before the application is filed.
2
Preparing and uploading the documents
1–2 days
The foreign national collects all the required documents in electronic form (PDF, JPEG). The sponsoring spouse uploads the documents into the system through their account on the portal.
3
Checking that the documents are complete
1–2 working days
The immigration authority checks that all the required documents have been uploaded and are in proper order. If the documents are incomplete, the missing ones may be added.
4
Paying the visa fee
a few hours
The sponsor pays the visa fee through the portal. Once the payment is confirmed the five working days of processing time start to run.
5
Processing and verification
5 working days
The immigration service checks the documents and verifies the data on the marriage and the financial position.
6
Issue of the visa
a few hours
After approval the visa is issued electronically. The foreign national may print the visa and present it on entry into Indonesia.
7
Entry into Indonesia and activation of the permission
on arrival
On entry into the country the passport is stamped and the residence permission chosen (1 or 2 years from the date of arrival) is activated.

Timelines and rights

Work

Working on this visa is not allowed: any occupation that does not match the permission to stay, and the sale of goods or services, are prohibited.

Who you can bring with you

The E31A visa can include the foreign national's family members, but they have to be named and approved in accordance with Indonesian law.

Minor children

The foreign national's children may be included in the visa as dependants. Birth documents and a custody certificate are required.

The sponsoring spouse

The Indonesian spouse is the sponsor and has to create an account on the portal and file the application.

Trips, renewal and the grace period

The permission is granted for 1 or 2 years from the day of entry and extended online. To move to permanent residence the marriage has to have lasted 2 years or more.

The residence permission (ITAS) may be extended online through the portal evisa.imigrasi.go.id without having to re-enter the country. The extension process runs in the same way as the initial filing, with updated documents on the financial position and the other materials required.

What comes next: permanent residence and citizenship

Route to permanent residence

Through ITAP. The ITAS of the spouse of an Indonesian citizen is changed to a permanent ITAP once the marriage has lasted 2 years or more.

Route to citizenship

The citizenship application is filed after living in Indonesia for 5 consecutive years or 10 years with breaks.

Frequently asked questions about Family visa for a spouse

Who can apply for the E31A visa?

A foreign national officially married to an Indonesian citizen may apply. The filing is done by the Indonesian spouse through the portal evisa.imigrasi.go.id, creating an account and acting as the sponsor.

What document is required to confirm the marriage?

A marriage certificate registered in Indonesia is required. If the marriage was registered abroad, a notarised translation of the certificate into Indonesian by a sworn translator is required. Exception: if the certificate was issued in English, a translation may not be required.

How long is the visa valid?

The visa is valid for 90 days from the moment of issue. Within that period the foreign national has to enter Indonesia. After entry the residence permission is activated for the period chosen: either 1 year or 2 years from the date of arrival.

Can you work on the E31A visa?

No. The E31A visa does not permit any activity incompatible with the purposes of family reunification. Employment and commercial activity (the sale of goods or services) are strictly prohibited. To work you have to obtain a separate work permit.

How long does processing the application take?

The processing time is 5 working days from receipt of the payment. That period covers checking the documents and verifying the data on the marriage and the financial position.

Other ways to move to Indonesia (Bali)

Every route in one list — migration programmes: Indonesia (Bali).

The terms and the amounts are checked against official sources — the link sits under each section.Last checked on: 7 August 2026.