How to Sponsor Your Own Investor KITAS (E28A) Through Your Bali PMA
Setting up a business in Bali is only half the equation for most international entrepreneurs. The ultimate goal is to legally live on the island, oversee your investments, and travel in and out of Indonesia without the constant hassle of extending tourist visas.
The most powerful solution for this is the Investor KITAS (E28A).
At Royal Visa, our immigration and corporate legal teams work seamlessly together. We ensure that the corporate structure of your new foreign-owned company (PT PMA) is perfectly aligned with the Directorate General of Immigration’s 2026 requirements. If your company is set up incorrectly, your visa application will be rejected.
This guide acts as the critical bridge between corporate establishment and immigration, explaining exactly how you can use your new Bali PT PMA to sponsor your own residency.
What is the Investor KITAS (E28A)?
The E28A Investor KITAS is a premium residency permit designed specifically for foreign shareholders of Indonesian companies (PMA).
Under the latest 2026 Molina/EVisa system regulations, the E28A visa allows you to:
Live in Indonesia legally for 1 Year or 2 Years (extendable).
Enter and exit Indonesia freely (Multiple Entry Permit).
Directly manage and supervise your company’s business activities.
Open local bank accounts, secure housing leases, and bring dependent family members (using the Family KITAS).
The Prerequisite: Establishing Your PT PMA
You cannot apply for an Investor KITAS without a sponsoring company. As a foreign investor, this means you must first establish a PT PMA.
The Directorate General of Immigration requires your company to be fully legally compliant before it can act as a sponsor. This means your PMA must have its Deed of Establishment, SK Kemenkumham, NPWP (Tax ID), and a fully active NIB (Business Identification Number) via the OSS system.
Need to understand the corporate setup first? Read our Hub Article: [The Ultimate Guide to Setting Up a Foreign-Owned Company (PMA) in Bali]
2026 Shareholding Requirements for the E28A Visa
Not every shareholder in a PT PMA automatically qualifies for an Investor KITAS. To prevent the misuse of corporate structures for visa purposes, the government strictly enforces financial thresholds.
To be eligible to sponsor your own Investor KITAS, you must meet both of the following requirements:
Corporate Role: You must be officially listed on the company’s Deed of Establishment as either a Director or a Commissioner.
Minimum Personal Share Value: Your personal share ownership in the paid-up capital of the PT PMA must be at least IDR 1,125,000,000 (approximately USD 72,000).
If your personal share ownership falls below this amount, you will not qualify for the E28A visa, even if the total company capital meets the IDR 10 Billion BKPM requirement.
Confused about capital? Read: [PT PMA Minimum Capital Requirements in Indonesia: What Foreign Investors Need to Know]
Working Rules: Director vs. Commissioner
One of the most frequent compliance issues our Royal Visa team resolves involves the strict rules regarding what you can and cannot do while holding an Investor KITAS.
The E28A is not a standard work permit (E23). It is an executive management permit. Your authorized activities depend entirely on your corporate title:
As a Director: You are authorized to actively manage the company’s day-to-day operations, sign contracts, and represent the company legally. However, you cannot perform the manual labor of the business. (For example, if you own a restaurant PMA, you can manage the finances and hire staff, but you cannot legally work as the chef or bartender).
As a Commissioner: Your role is strictly supervisory. You oversee the Directors and protect the shareholders’ interests. You are legally prohibited from engaging in the day-to-day operations or signing operational contracts.
Violating these terms during an immigration sweep can result in immediate deportation. Our legal consultants ensure you choose the right title for your actual day-to-day intentions.
The Royal Visa E28A Application Process
Once your PT PMA is established and the capital requirements are met, our visa team initiates the immigration process. Because we manage both your corporate and immigration files, the transition is seamless.
Document Preparation: We compile your PMA’s corporate documents, your personal bank statements (showing a minimum balance of USD 2,000 for living expenses), and your valid passport.
EVisa Submission: We submit the application through the online Molina system.
Approval & Arrival: Once the EVisa is issued (typically within 10-14 business days), you can enter Indonesia.
Biometrics & Finalization: We handle your appointment at the local immigration office for biometric data collection, culminating in the issuance of your digital KITAS.
Synchronize Your Business and Visa Strategy
Treating your business registration and your visa application as two separate tasks often leads to costly errors. By aligning your PT PMA’s capital structure with the E28A visa requirements from day one, you save time, money, and administrative headaches.
Don’t leave your Bali residency to chance. Contact Royal Visa today to map out your integrated company establishment and Investor KITAS strategy.
