At a glance
Applicants aged 55 or older may apply for up to five years in Indonesia without a local sponsor. You need the required monthly income and a separate deposit at an accepted Indonesian bank.
- Minimum age
- 55 when applying
- Monthly income
- At least USD $3,000 in income or allowance
- Bank deposit
- At least USD $50,000 in your own accepted state-owned bank account
Summary
Indonesia’s E33E category offers a five-year retirement stay without a sponsor. It generally requires at least USD $3,000 in monthly income or allowance and a commitment to place at least USD $50,000 in the applicant's own account at an Indonesian state-owned bank after arrival.
Eligibility
You must:
- Be at least 55 when you apply.
- Prove monthly income or allowance of at least USD $3,000.
- Make the required USD $50,000 deposit in your own account at an accepted Indonesian state-owned bank, and report it within 90 days of arrival.
- Meet the current passport, good-standing, and other electronic-visa requirements.
The income and deposit are separate requirements. Having one does not replace the other.
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Check your age and income Document age 55 or above and the required monthly income or allowance.
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Prepare the deposit commitment and application Confirm the accepted bank and current E33E checklist.
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Complete the deposit after arrival If approved, make and report the deposit within 90 days.
Monthly income and the bank deposit are both required; they are not alternative ways to qualify.
What This Route Allows
Approval lets you live in Indonesia for the retirement period granted. The current category can provide a five-year stay without a local sponsor; check the actual dates on your approval.
What This Route Is Not
The retirement permit does not give unrestricted work permission. Any additional work or study must follow the relevant immigration reporting and activity rules.
A quick check can help you assess a possible fit, but the authorities decide the application.
Next Steps
- Confirm your age and gather reliable pension, allowance, or other recurring-income records.
- Plan the qualifying bank deposit and document where the funds came from.
- Review the current E33E checklist, including passport validity, then apply through the official visa system.
- After arrival, complete and report the deposit within 90 days and follow the continuing conditions.
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Sources
- Indonesian Immigration - E33E retirement visa - official age, income, deposit, stay, and sponsor requirements.