Golden Visa is not an ordinary visa. It is a VIP visa for those categorized as global figures, researchers, global talents, or investors. For investors, at minimum they must bring around Rp 5.5 billion to stay for five years, or Rp 11 billion for ten years. The facilities provided are also not trivial. Those who obtain this visa are recognized as “elite,” including their families, who are freed from various administrative hassles. They receive ease of entry and exit and various other executive services.
Recently, the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections reported that the Golden Visa program has entered a significant achievement phase. As of September 23, 2025, a total of 1,012 permits had been issued with a total investment value reaching Rp 48 trillion. This achievement shows a surge in Golden Visa holders, which this year increased by 54.4 percent.
Minister of Immigration and Corrections Agus Andrianto said this achievement is proof that Indonesia is becoming more attractive in the eyes of the world. “This Golden Visa is not just a residence permit facility, but a form of appreciation and state trust for investors and global talents who want to contribute to Indonesia’s progress,” he said.
This is not mere talk. The achievement of 1,012 permits and Rp 48 trillion in investment value shows a new direction in the government’s strategy of linking immigration policy with economic development. The Golden Visa is not only an immigration administrative matter, but part of a larger map of economic diplomacy and investment transformation. The government not only wants to attract long-term capital, but also quality people who can bring knowledge, technology, and global networks to Indonesia.
The Ministry of Immigration and Corrections is the spearhead. Through simplified licensing systems, priority service lanes at airports, and legal certainty for permit holders, it sends a strong signal to the world that this country is ready to become a home for investors and innovators. This is a symbolic message: we must no longer wait for capital to come, but actively create a friendly and credible space for those who want to invest or create.
The surge in Golden Visa holders is an important sign of the new direction of Indonesia’s economy. On one hand, it shows increasing international trust in Indonesia’s stability and long-term prospects. On the other hand, it is a reflection that measured and selective policies can generate large impacts without sacrificing the integrity of the immigration system.
However, like every major program, challenges remain. The government needs to ensure that Golden Visa holders truly contribute, not merely invest without real benefits for society. Supervision, transparency, and periodic evaluation are key so that this program is not only successful in numbers, but also in impact.
In the end, the Golden Visa is a symbol of a new era: when human and capital mobility are no longer viewed solely by how much money is brought in, but by how much value they can create. If managed carefully, the Golden Visa will become a bridge toward Indonesia Emas 2045, not just a promise, but a reality being built step by step.
