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Indonesia spouse visa (E31A) for partners of Indonesian citizens

E31A Family Visa for the Spouse of an Indonesian Citizen

In short

A foreigner married to an Indonesian citizen can live in Indonesia on the E31A family visa, sponsored by the Indonesian spouse. It gives a one- or two-year limited stay permit that is extended online and can later be converted. Marriages concluded abroad must be reported to an Indonesian mission or civil registry.

Apply on Indonesia e-Visa (Directorate General of Immigration) checked 23 October 2026

Key facts

Maximum stay
1 or 2 years from arrival
Validity
Visa must be used within 90 days of issue
Fee
IDR 6,000,0001-year total as listed; IDR 8,500,000 for 2 years. The page's component list does not add up for the 1-year option, so confirm the billing amount.
Funds required
US$2,000 for the stayThree-month bank statement balance in the applicant's or the Indonesian spouse's name.
Processing time
5 working days after payment
Work
Work must match the stay permit; the page does not grant general employment
Family
Children of the marriage use the E31C or E31D family visas
Path to permanent residence
Family reunification is one of the categories that can convert ITAS into ITAP.
Where to apply
Filed by the Indonesian spouse on evisa.imigrasi.go.id

Who qualifies

The E31A is for the foreign husband or wife of an Indonesian citizen (WNI). The Indonesian spouse acts as sponsor, creates an account on evisa.imigrasi.go.id and files the application.

The visa allows the foreign spouse to live in Indonesia, travel in and out on the re-entry permit, and do tourism and family visits.

Marriage documents

If you married in Indonesia, upload the marriage book or certificate issued by the competent authority. If you married abroad, provide the marriage certificate together with proof that the marriage was reported to an Indonesian embassy or consulate or to the Indonesian civil registry.

Documents not in English need a sworn translation into Indonesian. The Indonesian spouse also writes the application letter.

Required documents

Identity

  • Recent colour photo taken within the last year.

Travel

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.

Money

  • Bank statement for the last 3 months in the applicant's or sponsor's name showing at least USD 2,000 or equivalent.

Family

  • Application letter from the Indonesian spouse.
  • Marriage book/certificate (marriage in Indonesia) or foreign marriage certificate with proof of registration at an Indonesian mission or civil registry.

Other

  • Curriculum vitae and travel itinerary.

Supporting documents (where they apply)

Family

  • Sworn Indonesian translation of documents not in English.

Fees

The official page lists IDR 6,000,000 for one year and IDR 8,500,000 for two years, built from the IDR 500,000 visa fee, IDR 1,000,000 verification fee, the stay permit and the re-entry permit. Its component lines for the one-year option match the two-year figures, so rely on the amount in the billing code when paying.

Processing

Immigration checks completeness, verifies payment, profiles and approves within five working days of payment. The foreign spouse enters within 90 days; the ITAS and re-entry permit are issued automatically at the border.

Extensions are filed online before the permit expires.

  1. If you married outside Indonesia, report the marriage to an Indonesian mission or the civil registry.
  2. The Indonesian spouse creates an account on evisa.imigrasi.go.id.
  3. Prepare translations, your passport scan, photo, CV, itinerary and bank statement.
  4. The spouse submits the E31A for one or two years and pays with the billing code.
  5. Receive the e-Visa within about five working days and enter Indonesia within 90 days.
  6. Collect nothing further: the ITAS is issued at the border. Extend online before it expires.

Forms

Long-term status

The stay permit can be converted into another type of permit. Family reunification is listed among the categories that can convert an ITAS into a permanent stay permit (ITAP); the application goes to the local immigration office no more than 30 days before the ITAS expires and requires an integration statement.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the sponsor for an Indonesian spouse visa?

The Indonesian husband or wife, who files the application from their own e-Visa account.

Do I need to translate a foreign marriage certificate?

Yes, unless it is in English. Non-English documents need a sworn translation into Indonesian.

Can I visit my Indonesian spouse without this visa?

Yes, short visits are possible on the B1 visa on arrival or a D1 multiple-entry visa, which lists visits to an Indonesian spouse as a purpose.

Can the E31A lead to permanent residence?

Family reunification is a listed category for converting ITAS to ITAP; the official page does not set a minimum number of years.

Official sources

Summarised from the official sources above. Rules, fees and processing times change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before you apply.

Other visa types for Indonesia

Visits and short stays

  • Tourist visa Maximum stay: C1: 60 days, extendable to 180 days in total. D1: 60 days per entry, extendable to 180 days.
  • Medical treatment visa Maximum stay: 60 days, extendable to 180 days in total

Business and self-employment

  • Business visa Maximum stay: 60 days per stay, extendable to 180 days in total
  • Investor visa Maximum stay: E28A: 1 or 2 years. E28B and E28C: 5 or 10 years.

Study and training

Work

  • Work visa Maximum stay: Up to 180 days, 1 year or 2 years, counted from arrival
  • Digital nomad visa Maximum stay: 1 year; the stay permit can be extended or converted

Family

Residence

Online travel permits

  • Visa on arrival Maximum stay: 30 days from arrival; one extension of 30 days, 60 days in total

Protection

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