Moving to Indonesia 2026: Visas, Second Home, Dogs
Americans can land in Indonesia on a visa on arrival, but living there takes a limited-stay visa: the E23 Working Visa if an Indonesian employer sponsors you, or the E33 Second Home Visa if you can show substantial funds or property and need no sponsor. Bringing a dog from the United States also has strict rules, including a rabies antibody test. This guide sets out each route with the fees and conditions published by Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration and the US Department of Agriculture, read on 14 October 2026.
Quick answer
US citizens can enter on a visa on arrival for 30 hari (days), extendable once to a maximum of 60, for Rp 500,000. To live in Indonesia: the E23 Working Visa with an Indonesian sponsor, from Rp 5,250,000, or the E33 Second Home Visa without a sponsor, valid up to 5 tahun (years) for Rp 13,000,000, with at least US$130,000 in a state bank or an apartment worth at least US$1,000,000. Dogs and cats from the US need a killed rabies vaccine and an antibody test of at least 0.5IU/ml.
Moving to Indonesia as an American: the first trip
- Visa on arrival (B1): the United States is on the Directorate General of Immigration's list of 97 countries eligible for a visa on arrival.
- Length: a first stay of up to 30 hari (days) from arrival, extendable once to a total of 60 hari (days). It can be converted to another stay permit through the bridging-visa mechanism.
- Fee: Rp 500,000 for 30 days, paid online by card for the electronic version or at bank counters in the immigration area.
- Apply: through evisa.imigrasi.go.id with your passport, valid for at least 6 months, a recent photo and a return or onward ticket.
Routes for living in Indonesia
| Visa | Who it fits | Stay | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| E23 Working Visa | People with a job and an Indonesian sponsor, plus a work permit from the Ministry of Manpower | 180 hari (days), 1 year or 2 years | Rp 5,250,000, Rp 7,000,000 or Rp 9,500,000 |
| E33 Second Home Visa | Foreigners who want to live in Indonesia without a sponsor, using an immigration guarantee | Up to 5 tahun (years) first, total no more than 10 (sepuluh) tahun (years) | Rp 13,000,000 for up to 5 tahun (years) |
For the job route in detail, see our Indonesia work visa guide.
The E33 Second Home Visa
- No sponsor: you do not need a sponsor, either a person or a company.
- What you can do: tourism, shopping and visiting family and friends, and work, study or other activities after reporting the dual activity to the immigration office that issued your permit. You can bring your family.
- The guarantee: within 90 hari (days) of receiving the stay permit, you show either at least US$130,000 in an account in your own name at a state-owned bank, or ownership of an apartment in Indonesia worth at least US$1,000,000.
- Fee breakdown: Rp 13,000,000 for up to 5 tahun (years), made up of the limited-stay visa, visa verification, the stay permit (ITAS) and the re-entry permit, each valid for 5 tahun (years). Fees are not refunded if the application is refused.
- On arrival: the ITAS and re-entry permit are issued automatically when you are admitted at the border.
Moving to Indonesia with a dog or cat
For pets from the United States, APHIS publishes Indonesia's veterinary health certificate for dogs and cats. The veterinarian certifies that:
| Requirement | What the certificate states |
|---|---|
| Microchip | The presence of any microchips listed is verified |
| Rabies area | Rabies has not been reported where the animal has lived for the last 6 (six) months |
| Residence | The animal has lived in the United States for not less than 6 (six) months before export |
| Examination | Within 5 days of departure, finding the animal healthy |
| Rabies vaccination | The animal is at least 3 months old and vaccinated with a killed vaccine |
| Antibody test | A neutralizing antibody titration test with a result of 0.5IU/ml or greater |
Airlines have their own pet policies. For other pets, APHIS says it has not been officially informed of Indonesia's requirements.
Costs and planning
For a budget, see our cost of moving to Indonesia, and for a step-by-step plan, how to move to Indonesia.
Frequently asked questions
Can an American move to Indonesia?
Yes, with a limited-stay visa such as the E23 Working Visa with an Indonesian sponsor, or the E33 Second Home Visa without one.
How long can Americans stay in Indonesia on a visa on arrival?
Up to 30 hari (days), extendable once to a total of 60 hari (days). The fee is Rp 500,000.
What is the Indonesia Second Home Visa?
The E33 visa for foreigners who want to live in Indonesia without a sponsor, valid up to 5 tahun (years), with at least US$130,000 in a state bank or an apartment worth at least US$1,000,000.
How much is the Second Home Visa?
Rp 13,000,000 for a stay of up to 5 tahun (years), not refunded if refused.
Can I bring my dog to Indonesia from the US?
Yes, with a USDA-endorsed health certificate showing a killed rabies vaccine, an antibody test of at least 0.5IU/ml, at least 6 months of residence in the US and an exam within 5 days of departure.
Can I work on the Second Home Visa?
Yes, after reporting the dual activity to the immigration office that issued your stay permit.
Can my family come with me?
Yes. Both the E23 and E33 visas let you bring family under immigration rules.
Official sources
- Directorate General of Immigration — B1 visa on arrival (Indonesian)
- Directorate General of Immigration — Visa on arrival countries (Indonesian)
- Directorate General of Immigration — E33 Second Home Visa (Indonesian)
- Directorate General of Immigration — E23 Working Visa (Indonesian)
- USDA APHIS — Pet travel from the United States to Indonesia
All fees, stays and requirements verified against the official sources above on 14 October 2026. Information, not legal advice.