For those with a passion for research, Indonesia offers a unique and enticing opportunity. Its abundant natural resources and diverse environment make it a particularly attractive destination for conducting scientific research in the environmental field.
PP 41/2006 provides specific rules regarding research activities carried out by foreigners. To conduct research and development activities in Indonesia, foreign universities, research and development institutions, foreign business entities, and foreigners must obtain a written permit from the authorized government agency.
The stay permit from the authorized government organization is granted for a maximum period of 1 year. It may be extended a maximum of 2 times consecutively for 1 year each.
Furthermore, foreign universities, foreign research and development institutions, foreign business entities, and foreigners conducting research and development activities must have guarantor institutions and partners whose competence and eligibility are determined by the coordination team.
What is Research KITAS?
If you already have permission and sponsorship, the next step is to apply for a visa. In Indonesia, there is a research KITAS or research visa, which is a temporary stay visa for foreign researchers.
Research KITAS is included in the C315 Visa, specifically for foreigners who take part in training and scientific research in the Indonesian Territory and have obtained permission from the authorized agency.
If your sponsor is BRIN (National Research and Innovation Agency), the application can be made through (ristekbrin.go.id) for all necessary procedures or visit the immigration office.
All procedures and communications can be done online, from registering an account and filling out the application form, uploading all required documents, and submitting reports.
The Foreign Research Permit Secretariat from the ministry will take care of all the necessary procedures to obtain the official permit and subsequent matters thereafter.
How to Apply for Research KITAS or Research Visa
A limited stay permit can be applied for through the Online Visa Approval application by attaching the following requirement:
- Guarantee letter from a guarantor who is an institution that has a relationship in training or research;
- Valid and Still Valid Nationality Passport:
- at least 12 (twelve) months for those who will stay in the Indonesian Territory for a maximum period of 180 (one hundred eighty) days;
- at least 18 (eighteen) months for those who will remain in the Indonesian Territory for a maximum period of 1 (one) year or
- at least 30 (thirty) months for those who will remain in the Indonesian Territory for a maximum period of 2 (two) years.
- proof of having living expenses for himself and his family while in the Indonesian Territory of at least US$2000 (two thousand American dollars) or equivalent;
- 2 (two) recent color photographs with a size of 4 cm x 6 cm (four centimeters by six centimeters) with a white background;
- A letter of recommendation from an authorized agency in the field of training or research is required.
The period of temporary stay in Indonesia is granted for a duration of 6 (six) months/180 days, 1 (one) year, and 2 (two) years.
The residence permit derived from this visa can be extended.
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