1. What Is an Indonesia Repatriation Visa?
Definition
The Indonesia Repatriation Visa is an immigration route for foreign nationals who previously held Indonesian citizenship and want to return to Indonesia to reside for a specified period. The current immigration framework includes several repatriation categories, including E32D, E32C, and E32A, as well as Global Citizen of Indonesia (GCI) repatriation routes such as E32E and E32F.
Who Is It Designed For?
This route is specifically relevant to former Indonesian citizens who have become foreign nationals and want to return to Indonesia without automatically restoring Indonesian citizenship. The appropriate visa depends on the intended length of stay, eligibility, financial requirements, and whether the applicant qualifies for a permanent GCI route.
Why Former Indonesian Citizens May Need a Repatriation Route
Once a person is no longer an Indonesian citizen, returning to Indonesia for long-term residence generally requires an immigration status appropriate to their foreign nationality. A repatriation visa provides a specific pathway for eligible former Indonesian citizens to establish residence while retaining their current citizenship.
2. Who Is Eligible for an Indonesia Repatriation Visa?
Former Indonesian Citizens
The repatriation categories are intended for foreign nationals who previously held Indonesian citizenship. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate their former Indonesian citizenship with appropriate documentary evidence.
Returning to Indonesia as a Foreign National
A former Indonesian citizen applying under a repatriation route remains a foreign national for immigration purposes. The visa or residence permit does not by itself restore Indonesian citizenship.
Proof of Previous Indonesian Citizenship
For a related overview of the immigration route specifically available to former Indonesian citizens, see our Ex-Indonesian Citizen Visa guide.
Depending on the route and the documents available, evidence may include a former Indonesian passport, KTP, family card, birth certificate, Indonesian diploma, land ownership certificate, or other documents that establish the applicant’s previous connection to Indonesia.
3. Indonesia Repatriation Visa Options in 2026
| Visa | Route | Residence | Main Position |
| E32D | Repatriation | Up to 1 year | Former Indonesian citizens |
| E32C | Repatriation | Up to 2 years | Former Indonesian citizens |
| E32A | Repatriation Golden Visa | Up to 5 years initially | Former Indonesian citizens; USD 25,000 qualifying guarantee |
| E32E | GCI Repatriation | Indefinite ITAP | Eligible former Indonesian citizens |
| E32F | GCI Special Expertise Repatriation | Indefinite ITAP framework | Eligible applicants with qualifying special expertise |
Indonesia’s current official immigration classification identifies the following repatriation and GCI categories relevant to former Indonesian citizens:
4. E32D: 1-Year Repatriation Visa
What Is E32D?
E32D is the 1-Year Repatriation Visa for former Indonesian citizens. It is designed for eligible former Indonesian citizens who want a limited-term residence option in Indonesia.
What Should Applicants Check?
Applicants should confirm the current eligibility requirements, supporting documents, fees, and application procedure through the official immigration system before applying. Requirements and implementation procedures can be updated by the immigration authorities.
5. E32C: 2-Year Repatriation Visa
What Is E32C?
E32C is the 2-Year Repatriation Visa for former Indonesian citizens. It provides a longer residence period than E32D and is intended for eligible former Indonesian citizens who need a two-year repatriation route.
What Should Applicants Check?
Before applying, applicants should verify the current requirements, documents, fees, and application procedure for E32C because immigration implementation details may change.
6. E32A: 5-Year Repatriation Visa
Who Is E32A For?
E32A is the 5-Year Repatriation Visa Golden Visa for foreign nationals who previously held Indonesian citizenship and plan to return to reside in Indonesia for a specified period.
E32A at a Glance
Visa index: E32A
Target applicant: Former Indonesian citizen who is now a foreign national
Initial ITAS: Up to 5 years
Possible extension: Total stay may reach up to 10 years under the applicable framework
Sponsor: Not required
Visa validity for entry: 90 days from issuance
Immigration guarantee: Minimum USD 25,000 qualifying commitment
Official processing time: 4 working days from receipt of payment, subject to the applicable process
Official PNBP for the 5-year route: IDR 12,000,000
How Long Can You Stay?
The E32A route provides an initial temporary stay permit of up to five years. An extension may be available, with the total period of stay under the route not exceeding ten years.
Is a Sponsor Required?
No sponsor is required for the E32A route.
E32A Government Fees
The official fee components for the five-year E32A route are:
Temporary Stay Visa: IDR 500,000
Visa verification: IDR 1,000,000
Five-year ITAS: IDR 7,000,000
Five-year Re-entry Permit: IDR 3,500,000
Total: IDR 12,000,000
The USD 25,000 Immigration Guarantee
The E32A route requires an immigration guarantee of at least USD 25,000 through a qualifying commitment in Indonesian government bonds, publicly listed Indonesian shares, Indonesian mutual funds, or a deposit at a state-owned bank, in accordance with the applicable rules.
Is the USD 25,000 a Visa Fee?
No. The USD 25,000 requirement is an immigration guarantee or qualifying financial commitment, not the government visa fee. The official five-year E32A PNBP is IDR 12,000,000.
E32A Documents
The official requirements include a valid passport with at least six months of remaining validity, proof of the required immigration guarantee, proof of sufficient living funds, a recent color photograph, and other documents that clarify the applicant’s purpose or intention. Proof of former Indonesian citizenship may also be required.
What Activities Are Allowed?
The E32A framework allows tourism, shopping, and visiting family or friends. Work, education, or other activities may also be undertaken subject to reporting to the immigration office that issued the stay permit and compliance with the applicable regulations.
Is E32A Valid for Five Years from Issuance?
The five-year period refers to the residence permit framework, not the period during which the visa can be used to make the first entry. The E32A visa is valid for 90 days from issuance for entry into Indonesia.
Processing Time
The official E32A information states a processing period of four working days from receipt of payment, subject to the applicable immigration process.
E32A Eligibility Restrictions
The official E32A provisions contain specific exclusions for certain applicants or circumstances, including specified former territorial affiliations and certain past roles or affiliations that may be considered contrary to Indonesian national interests. Applicants should review the current official provisions before applying.
7. Is an Indonesia Repatriation Visa the Same as a Repatriation KITAS?
To understand the wider distinction between ITAS and KITAS, see our Indonesia KITAS guide.
The terms visa and ITAS or KITAS should not be treated as identical. The visa is the immigration authorization used to enter Indonesia under the relevant category, while ITAS is the temporary stay permit issued under that immigration route.
For example, E32A is the visa category, while the resulting five-year temporary stay permit is an ITAS. This distinction is important when comparing repatriation routes with other residence categories in Indonesia.
8. E32E: Permanent Resident Repatriation Visa
What Is E32E?
E32E is the Permanent Resident Repatriation Visa under the Global Citizen of Indonesia framework. GCI was officially launched on January 26, 2026 and provides eligible foreign nationals with an indefinite permanent residence framework without changing their original citizenship.
Who Can Use the GCI Repatriation Route?
Former Indonesian citizens are among the groups covered by GCI. The policy also covers certain descendants of former Indonesian citizens, legal spouses of Indonesian citizens, children from mixed marriages, and eligible family members through family reunification.
What Happens After Entry?
Under the current GCI service process, eligible e-visa holders can receive an indefinite ITAP within 24 hours after entering Indonesia without needing to visit an immigration office.
9. E32F: Special Expertise Repatriation Visa
E32F is the Special Expertise Repatriation Visa under the GCI framework. It is relevant to eligible former Indonesian citizens or other qualifying applicants whose return is connected to special expertise.
For applicants under the special expertise category, the immigration authorities state that an invitation letter or statement of urgency from the central government is required as the guarantor documentation.
10. Indonesia Repatriation Visa Requirements
Requirements depend on the specific visa category. Applicants should generally prepare:
- A valid foreign passport
- Proof of previous Indonesian citizenship or qualifying Indonesian connection
- Recent passport-style photograph
- Proof of financial capacity where required
- Immigration guarantee or qualifying investment where required
- Documents supporting the intended immigration route
- Additional documents requested by Indonesian immigration authorities
The exact document list should be checked against the current official visa category before submission.
11. Financial Requirements and Immigration Guarantees
E32A Financial Commitment
For E32A, the immigration guarantee is at least USD 25,000 through the qualifying investment or deposit mechanisms specified by the immigration authorities.
GCI Financial Requirements
For former Indonesian citizens and certain descendants applying under GCI, the official immigration announcement states a minimum income of approximately USD 1,500 per month or USD 15,000 per year, together with an immigration guarantee or qualifying property requirement depending on the category.
Is the GCI Guarantee Refundable?
The official GCI announcement states that the immigration guarantee may be refundable when the holder ends their stay or changes immigration status, subject to the applicable rules.
Family Reunification Exemption
The immigration guarantee does not apply to certain GCI applicants under family reunification, including legal spouses of Indonesian citizens, children from mixed marriages, and spouses of GCI holders, according to the official GCI announcement.
12. Can Former Indonesian Citizens Work or Run a Business?
For an investment-based permanent residence pathway, see our Investor KITAP guide.
Foreign nationals considering employment-based permanent residence can also review our Working KITAP guide.
The ability to work, conduct business, or perform another activity depends on the specific visa and stay-permit category and the applicable Indonesian regulations.
For E32A, the official visa information states that work, education, or other activities may be undertaken by reporting to the immigration office that issued the stay permit and subject to the applicable rules. Applicants should therefore confirm the specific requirements before starting employment, operating a business, or undertaking another regulated activity.
13. Can Family Members Join the Former Indonesian Citizen?
For permanent residence based on family circumstances, see our Family KITAP guide.
For family-based immigration options, see our Family Visa guide.
Family members may have their own immigration routes depending on their relationship with the principal applicant and the applicable category.
Under the GCI framework, family reunification is specifically recognized for eligible family members, including certain spouses and children. A former Indonesian citizen should assess each family member’s status separately rather than assuming that the principal applicant’s visa automatically covers the entire family.
14. Indonesia Repatriation Visa vs Global Citizen of Indonesia
The main distinction is the type and duration of residence:
- Repatriation E32D: temporary residence for up to 1 year.
- Repatriation E32C: temporary residence for up to 2 years.
- Repatriation E32A: temporary residence for up to 5 years initially, with an applicable extension framework.
- GCI E32E: indefinite permanent residence for eligible former Indonesian citizens under the GCI framework.
- GCI E32F: special expertise repatriation route under the GCI framework.
The appropriate route depends on the applicant’s circumstances, intended duration, financial qualifications, and eligibility for the relevant category.
15. Indonesia Repatriation Visa vs Restoring Indonesian Citizenship
For a detailed explanation of permanent residence and ITAP, see our Indonesia KITAP guide.
An Indonesia Repatriation Visa or GCI residence permit does not automatically restore Indonesian citizenship. These are immigration statuses for foreign nationals.
GCI specifically allows eligible foreign nationals to obtain indefinite permanent residence while retaining their original citizenship. Anyone considering restoration or reacquisition of Indonesian citizenship should treat citizenship law as a separate legal question from immigration residence.
16. How to Apply for an Indonesia Repatriation Visa
Determine the Correct Category
First identify whether E32D, E32C, E32A, E32E, or E32F matches your circumstances.
Prepare Supporting Documents
Prepare your passport, evidence of former Indonesian citizenship, financial documents, immigration guarantee documents, and any category-specific supporting documents.
Submit the Application
Visa applications are submitted through the Indonesian immigration electronic visa system where the relevant category is available.
Complete Payment and Immigration Processing
Pay the applicable government fees and complete any verification or additional process required for the selected category.
Enter Indonesia and Complete the Residence Process
After visa approval, enter Indonesia within the applicable visa validity period and follow the required immigration process for the resulting stay permit.
17. Which Indonesia Repatriation Option May Fit Your Situation?
Applicants planning retirement-related permanent residence can also review our Retirement KITAP guide.
The appropriate route depends on your circumstances.
If you want a one-year temporary repatriation route, E32D is the relevant category to review.
If you need a two-year temporary repatriation route, E32C is the relevant category to review.
If you want a longer temporary residence route and can meet the applicable investment guarantee requirements, E32A may be relevant.
If you are seeking indefinite permanent residence as a former Indonesian citizen, E32E under GCI is the category to investigate.
If your return is connected to qualifying special expertise and the required government documentation, E32F may be relevant.
Your nationality, former Indonesian citizenship records, family situation, financial position, intended activities, and desired length of residence should all be reviewed before selecting a route.
18. Frequently Asked Questions
What Is an Indonesia Repatriation Visa?
It is an immigration route for eligible foreign nationals who previously held Indonesian citizenship and want to return to Indonesia for residence.
Can a Former Indonesian Citizen Return to Indonesia to Live?
Yes. Eligible former Indonesian citizens can use specific immigration routes, including repatriation visas and, where qualified, the GCI permanent residence framework.
What Is the E32D Visa?
E32D is the 1-Year Repatriation Visa for former Indonesian citizens.
What Is the E32C Visa?
E32C is the 2-Year Repatriation Visa for former Indonesian citizens.
What Is the E32A Visa?
E32A is the 5-Year Repatriation Visa Golden Visa for eligible former Indonesian citizens.
How Much Is the E32A Visa?
The official five-year E32A government fee is IDR 12,000,000 in total based on the published fee components. This is separate from the required USD 25,000 immigration guarantee.
Is the USD 25,000 E32A Requirement a Fee?
No. It is an immigration guarantee or qualifying financial commitment, not the visa fee.
What Is E32E?
E32E is the Permanent Resident Repatriation Visa under the Global Citizen of Indonesia framework.
Can GCI Restore My Indonesian Citizenship?
No. GCI provides immigration residence and does not automatically change the holder’s citizenship.
Can I Work in Indonesia With a Repatriation Visa?
The answer depends on the category and applicable regulations. For E32A, the official information allows work and other activities subject to the required reporting and applicable rules.
Can My Family Join Me?
Family members may qualify for separate family or GCI routes depending on their relationship and circumstances.
Can I Apply for Permanent Residence Instead of a Temporary Repatriation Visa?
Eligible former Indonesian citizens may investigate E32E under GCI, which provides an indefinite permanent residence framework.
19. Get Professional Help With Your Indonesia Repatriation Visa
Returning to Indonesia as a former Indonesian citizen can involve more than simply choosing a visa category. Your previous Indonesian citizenship records, current nationality, family circumstances, intended activities, financial requirements, and long-term residence plans can affect which immigration route is appropriate.
Azra Solutions can help review your circumstances and explain the available Indonesia repatriation and residency options before you submit an application.
Contact our expert immigration team to discuss your situation and determine which route should be reviewed for your return to Indonesia.
Important Information
Indonesia’s immigration regulations and visa implementation procedures can change. The information in this guide is intended for general informational purposes and should be checked against the latest official immigration requirements before an application is submitted.
For current visa classifications, requirements, fees, and application procedures, applicants should refer to the official Indonesian immigration system and the relevant Directorate General of Immigration information.
