The Second Home Visa E33 is Indonesia’s 5–10 year stay permit for financially independent foreigners who want to live long-term in Bali or elsewhere in Indonesia without working locally. It’s applied for fully online, then activated on arrival, with 90 days to show your required deposit or qualifying property.
What is the Second Home Visa E33 in 2026?
The Second Home Visa E33 is a long-stay, non-working residence permit that lets you and your family live in Indonesia for an initial 5 years, upgradeable to 10 years, without needing an Indonesian employer or Indonesian spouse.[4][6]
It is aimed at people who can show significant assets and a stable life elsewhere: think semi-retired professionals, location-independent entrepreneurs, investors, and families relocating to Bali for lifestyle, not local employment.[4][6]
Key 2026 features:
- Length of stay: 5 years (with options to upgrade/extend up to 10 years, depending on regulations at the time of extension).[1][4][6]
- Main requirement: proof of at least IDR 2,000,000,000 held in an Indonesian state bank or qualifying luxury property in Indonesia in your name.[1][2][4]
- Who it fits: people who want a long-term “base” in Bali/Indonesia, not a tourist hopping visa.
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Core financial requirements in 2026
To be realistic, this visa is for people comfortable tying up (or demonstrating) a solid amount of capital.
- Deposit option: At least IDR 2,000,000,000 (around USD 130,000) in your own name at an Indonesian state-owned bank such as BNI, BRI, or Mandiri.[1][2][4]
- Property option: Hak Pakai (Right to Use) title:
- Landed property worth at least IDR 5,000,000,000, or
- Apartment worth at least IDR 2,000,000,000.[1]
- Timing: you have 90 days from issuance of your Second Home ITAS (the stay permit) to show this deposit or property.[1][7]
For most of my clients, the deposit route is simpler for the first 5-year cycle; property comes later once they’re sure Bali is truly “home”.
Step 1 – Decide: apply from outside or داخل Indonesia?
This is the first strategic choice in the second home visa application process.
- Second home visa from outside Indonesia – You apply online from abroad, receive your e-visa, then enter Indonesia using that e-visa.[1][3][8]
- Second home visa from داخل Indonesia – You are already in Indonesia (typically on a visit visa), and you convert to Second Home without exiting. This uses an onshore process and slightly different pricing/processing times.[5]
Typical trade-offs in 2026:
- From outside: cleaner paper trail, often faster, avoids last-minute overstay risk.
- From داخل Indonesia: convenient if you’re already here “testing Bali”, but expect higher agency fees and sometimes longer queues at local offices.[5]
Step 2 – Prepare your documents (before you touch the online form)
Whether your second home visa online application is from overseas or onshore, the core document set is very similar.[1][4][8]
- Passport valid at least 36 months from the date you apply.[1][3]
- Recent color photo with white background (4×6 cm is the standard).[1][8]
- Curriculum Vitae (simple is fine, but it should show your professional background and that you’re not here to job-hunt).
- Statement of commitment that you will place the required deposit or show qualifying property within 90 days of your Second Home ITAS issuance.[1][7][8]
- Proof of funds/income – typically:
- Bank statements showing your financial capacity, and
- Proof of income of at least around USD 3,000/month for the last 3 months, where requested.[8]
- Travel itinerary (planned arrival date and port).[8]
For family members, you’ll also need birth/marriage certificates and copies of the main applicant’s Second Home visa/permit.[3]
Step 3 – Create your account and start the second home visa online application
As of 2026, Indonesia uses a centralized online visa approval system (Molina/eVisa) for this visa.[3][8]
In practice, here’s the e33 second home visa step by step at this stage:
- Create or log into your personal account in the official immigration system (or let your agency manage it under their account).
- Choose the correct visa type: Second Home Visa E33 (make sure you don’t accidentally click a work KITAS category).
- Fill in personal details exactly as in your passport – name, place/date of birth, nationality, passport number, and validity period.
- Upload all required documents in the specified formats and sizes.
- Select your intended length (5-year base option; later you can look at extension/upgrade).[1][4][6]
- Indicate whether you’ll use the deposit route or the property route to fulfill the financial requirement.
Step 4 – Pay the government fees and wait (2026 visa timeline)
Government fees for the Second Home Visa E33 are charged in rupiah and include visa, stay permit (ITAS), and entry permit. The official eVisa FAQ notes a combined fee of IDR 7,000,000 for certain Second Home-related permits, but the exact breakdown for E33 can vary by update.[3]
From an applicant’s perspective, what really matters is the second home visa processing time.
- Typical processing time in 2026 for a straightforward, complete file is around 7–10 working days after payment.[1][4]
- Some agencies quote “up to 40–60 working days” for complex onshore conversions or during heavy backlogs, especially on priority vs regular service.[5]
So if you’re planning around a move date, a realistic second home visa timeline 2026 looks like this:
- Document preparation: 1–3 weeks (depends on your bank, property paperwork, and translations).
- Online application + payment: 1–2 days.
- Second home visa approval time: 7–10 working days for most clean cases; budget up to 3–6 weeks if you’re unlucky or applying onshore.[1][4][5]
Step 5 – Receive your e-visa and plan your arrival
Once approved, you’ll receive an e-visa by email. This is the document you present when boarding and at immigration.
- Your e-visa must be used within 90 days of issuance; if you don’t enter Indonesia in that window, it expires.[1][3]
- Print at least one hard copy and keep a digital version accessible on your phone.
- Double-check that your name, passport number, and visa type (E33 Second Home) are correct. If they aren’t, fix it before you fly.
Step 6 – Arrival in Indonesia: what happens at the airport
This is where “second home visa after arrival steps” begin. They matter more than people think.
At the arrival immigration counter:
- Use the lane for ITAS / e-Visa holders, not Visa on Arrival.
- Present your passport, printed e-visa, and return/onward ticket (sometimes requested, sometimes not).
- Immigration will register your Second Home status; your photo and fingerprints are taken.[1]
- You are granted your Second Home ITAS immediately at the airport; your passport will be stamped accordingly.[1]
That stamp will note that you must show your deposit or property proof within 90 days, or your ITAS can be cancelled.[1][7]
Step 7 – Within 90 days: prove your funds or property
This step is non-negotiable. The law gives you a generous 90-day window, but no flexibility beyond that.[1][7]
Two routes:
- Deposit route
You open an account in your own name at a state-owned Indonesian bank (BNI, BRI, Mandiri) and deposit at least IDR 2,000,000,000.[1]
- Request an official bank letter or statement showing your name, account number, and balance.
- Submit this to the immigration office responsible for your registered address.
- Property route
If you already hold qualifying property:
- Prepare your Hak Pakai title and supporting sale/lease documents showing the minimum required value (IDR 5B for landed property or 2B for an apartment).[1]
- Submit certified copies and translations if required.
Immigration can later check whether you still maintain the minimum amount; some guidance suggests the IDR 2B should effectively remain in place, or be re-demonstrated when requested.[2]
Step 8 – Post-approval life: what you can and can’t do
As a Second Home holder you can:
- Live in Indonesia for the full duration of your ITAS (5 years initially), with multiple entries and exits.
- Bring family members under dependent Second Home visas, so you relocate together.[3]
- Open local bank accounts, buy vehicles, arrange insurance, and generally structure your life around Bali or other regions.[2][7]
What you cannot do is work in Indonesia as an employee or run an on-the-ground business that legally requires a separate work permit. Many Second Home clients run foreign companies remotely; that’s a different legal posture than employment in Indonesia.
Do you really need an agency?
In theory, the official materials say you can process your Second Home Visa directly through the government’s systems.[3][8] In practice, for a 5–10 year residence status backed by a multi-billion-rupiah deposit, most people prefer to have someone who lives and breathes this process watching each stage.
At balisecondhomevisa we typically:
- Pre-audit your file so it fits the current unwritten expectations of immigration officers.
- Monitor status daily and respond quickly to additional document requests.
- Coordinate your bank, notary, and local immigration visits after arrival.
- Handle your family applications so everyone’s status is aligned.
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Quick FAQ
1. How to apply for Second Home Visa Indonesia in 2026, in one sentence?
Gather your documents, submit a second home visa online application via the official system (or through an agency), pay the fees, wait around 7–10 working days for approval, fly in on your e-visa, then show your IDR 2B deposit or qualifying property within 90 days.[1][3][4]
2. What is the realistic second home visa processing time in 2026?
For clean, complete offshore files, expect around 7–10 working days after payment; for onshore conversions or peak periods, allow several weeks and plan your stay and flights accordingly.[1][4][5]
3. Can I switch from a tourist/visit visa to Second Home while staying in Bali?
Yes, there is a process to apply for a second home visa from داخل Indonesia by converting your status, but it involves extra steps, different fees, and you must avoid overstaying while the application is in progress.[5]
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General information, not legal advice; fees are agency estimates, not government fees. We confirm the latest rules for your case before you apply.