The KITAS visa or Kartu Izin Tinggal Sementara (Temporary Resident Permit) is a visa used by a large number of tourists in Bali to stay in Indonesia for more extended periods (up to two years) and to be able to leave and return at any time without having to apply for a new visa. Owning a KITAS visa also brings several other benefits, which we discuss in our FREE Visa Guide, which you can find at this link.
However, possession of a KITAS or KITAP (Permanent Residence Permit) visa is conditional on another document that visa holders are required to possess, of which there is generally very little awareness amongst holders of these visas. That, after all, is the reason for this post, which is to act as a reminder and raise awareness about SKTT and KTP-OA ID cards and save our readers the trouble and millions (of rupees) in potential fines.
Under current Indonesian law, it is mandatory for K/ITAS and K/ITAP visa holders to get an Indonesian identity card issued by the Civil Registry Office, Dinas Kependudukan dan Catatan Sipil.
For KITAS visa holders, this is the so-called SKTT or Surat Keterangan Tempat Tinggal, the Residency Certificate.
For KITAP visa holders, it is the KTP-OA or Karta Tanda Penduduk - Orang Asing, the Foreigner's Identity Card.
Under Indonesian law, you must apply for an SKTT or KTP-OA within 14 days of being granted a KITAS or KITAP visa. The application should be made under your Civil Registry Office, according to your address on the visa. There is always one office for the whole regency; you can find a map in our Visa Guide.
⚠️ Note: Awareness of these compulsory ID cards is very low, and many tourists who hold KITAS or KITAP often have not the slightest idea about them and are then surprised when they are required of them, for example when extending their visa, thus exposing themselves to an unnecessary fine.
How to Arrange the ID Cards
You can arrange your ID in person by delivering all the necessary documents to the relevant Civil Registry Office (see map). Depending on the area, the fee is usually up to IDR 250,000 (approx. USD 16).
Alternatively, you can contact visa agencies that will help you to process the SKTT or KTP-OA virtually without any effort for about IDR 1,000,000 (approx. USD 65)
What is Required for the Issuance of the ID Card?
The requirements for the ID card may vary depending on the region you fall under. We recommend checking them in person or online to avoid unnecessary trips to the office.
Passport and copy
KITAS/KITAP and copy
2-3x Passport photo
Police Report called Surat Tanda Melapor - Letter to report residence*.
Residence certificate from the village where you live called Surat Domisili**
Sponsor's National Identity Card (KTP) and a copy of it***
Sponsor's family ID card (Karta Keluarga)***
* to be processed at the local police station and can be arranged for you by the owner of the property/accommodation where you have a reported address (fee approx. IDR 50,000)
** this is done at the local municipal office and can be arranged by the owner of the property/apartment where you have a registered address (fee up to IDR 500,000)
*** you can again use the owner of the property/accommodation where you have a registered address
The validity of these issued cards always duplicates the validity of your KITAS/KITAP visa.
The ID is usually issued within one day. However, it may take up to three days.
You are required to report any change of details to the office within 14 days of the change. Changes relate, for example, to address, marital status, etc.
Fines for not Holding an SKTT or KTP-OA
If the foreigner does not possess the card at all, they face the possibility of a fine of up to IDR 2,000,000 (USD 129)
Failure to report changes within 14 days exposes the foreigner to a fine of up to IDR 1,000,000 (USD 65)
If the foreigner fails to present their identity card upon request of the authorized person, the penalty is IDR 100,000
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