Guide to Indonesia’s Bridging Visa: Onshore Transition Permit Explained

A Bridging Visa is a 60-day onshore visa that allows foreigners already in Indonesia to stay legally while transitioning from one visa or residence permit to another. It is designed for situations where your current VOA, KITAS, or KITAP is about to expire but your new visa application is still in process. The Bridging Visa prevents overstaying, removes the need to leave Indonesia, and ensures you remain legally covered during the entire transition.

Requirements for Bridging Visa

From Applicant

• Valid passport (minimum 6 months)
• Recent color photo
• Valid current permit: e-VOA / e-ITAS / e-ITAP
• Statement letter explaining purpose (transitioning permits)

Additional (Depending on Case)

• Proof of ongoing visa application (e.g., KITAS progress)
• Sponsor or guarantor documents (if applicable)

How to Apply for a Bridging Visa

1. Submit your application online via evisa.imigrasi.go.id
2. Upload passport + current permit + required documents
3. Submit sponsor details if required
4. Pay the immigration fee
5. Receive digital Bridging Visa approval
6. Stay legally while waiting for your new visa decision

Important:

Must apply at least 3 days before your current visa/permit expires.

What You Can and Cannot Do

You CAN:

• Stay legally in Indonesia for 60 days
• Convert VOA/e-VOA to KITAS (work, spouse, investor, retirement)
• Switch KITAS/KITAP type or change sponsor
• Continue tourism and family visit activities

You CANNOT:

• Work for income
• Leave and re-enter Indonesia
• Extend the visa beyond 60 days
• Stay after it expires if your new visa is not yet approved

Who Needs a Bridging Visa?

Foreigners already inside Indonesia holding:

• Visa on Arrival (VOA / e-VOA)
• Limited Stay Permit (ITAS / KITAS)
• Permanent Stay Permit (ITAP / KITAP)

Those waiting for:

• Change of status (e.g., VOA → KITAS)
• KITAS extension still under process
• Changing job sponsor or KITAS type
• Switching from KITAS/KITAP to another long-stay visa

Validity & Important Rules

• Valid for 60 days, no extension
• Only valid onshore (you must be in Indonesia)
• Automatically void if you leave Indonesia
• Protects you from overstaying while your new visa is in process
• Allows you to remain legally even if your new permit is approved after your old one expires (as long as you applied on time)

Common Situations Where Bridging Visa Is Used

A Bridging Visa is used when your current stay permit is ending but your next visa or KITAS/KITAP is still being processed. It lets you stay legally while converting visas, changing sponsors, or waiting for extensions or upgrades to be approved, without leaving Indonesia or risking overstay.

• VOA → Work KITAS
• VOA → Spouse KITAS
• KITAS Investor → KITAS Work
• KITAS → KITAP application
• Switching companies (changing work sponsor)
• Expired KITAS extension still under review

How BaliEasy Can Help With Bridging Visa Applications

BaliEasy assists foreigners already in Indonesia who need a Bridging Visa while transitioning to a new visa or residence permit.

We help confirm your eligibility, prepare the required documents, submit your online application correctly, and ensure you apply before your current permit expires.

Our team also supports the entire visa transition process, including KITAS and status changes, so you can stay legally without needing to leave Indonesia.

WhatsApp: +62 813 6562 6111

Email: visa@balieasy.com