open a bank account

kingdro9457 Active member

Member since 15 November 2014

kingdro9457Active member15 November 2014 21:34:44

It is possible to open a bank account without kitas

lukereg ViP

Member since 24 November 2009

lukeregViP15 November 2014 22:38:30

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Short answer. No.

There is a longer one but it gets the same result.

Fred Indonesia Expert

Member since 02 August 2009

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Max Eastman

FredIndonesia Expert15 November 2014 23:04:17

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Banks should ask for a copy of your KITAS or KITAP.
To open an account without one isn't legal.
Question is, why would a short term visa holder want to open an account?

Ubudian Indonesia Expert

Member since 28 January 2013

UbudianIndonesia Expert15 November 2014 23:28:45

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鈥淚t is possible to open a bank account without kitas?鈥�

Generally the correct answer is no, however, it is possible.聽 However, you will need to be able to prove to the bank that you are in the process of KITAS application.

Indonesia is not an off shore tax haven, and it is a participant in anti money laundering efforts by way of cooperation with Interpol and other international legal authorities.聽 Bank accounts for foreigners are intended only for those who will be taking residency in Indonesia.