BALI VILLA SALE GUIDE
BUY VILLA IN BALI: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR INVESTORS
Property Ownership Types in Bali
Hak Sewa / Leasehold
Fixed-duration ownership for foreigners (up to 30 years, extendable). This is the most common property title for foreign investors in Bali, providing secure long-term rights to use the land and buildings.
Hak Milik / Freehold
Permanent ownership exclusively for Indonesian citizens. This is the strongest form of property ownership in Indonesia, providing full and permanent rights to the land.
Hak Pakai
Similar to Hak Sewa but involves conversion from Hak Milik, less common, and for private residence. This title is typically used for specific purposes and has more restrictions than leasehold.
Hak Guna Bangunan
Reserved for commercial purposes, converted from Hak Milik, for Indonesian or foreign-owned companies (valid up to 70 years). This is used for business and commercial property development.
Property Title Requirements
| Document Type | Hak Sewa | Hak Milik | Hak Guna Bangunan | Hak Pakai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passport | ✓ | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| ID Card | X | ✓ | X | X |
| PT PMA | X | X | ✓ | X |
| KITAS | ✓ | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| BPNS Form | ✓ | X | X | X |
| Foreigner Indonesian Citizen | X | X | X | X |
| Only allowed for Indonesian citizen | X | ✓ | X | X |
Buying/Leasing Process in Bali
Leasehold / Hak Sewa Process
Freehold / Hak Milik / HGB / Hak Pakai Process
Important Notes:
- • Limitation on land purchase: one plot per name, max 2,000 m²
- • Buildings on leased land can be used for residential purposes only
- • All property transactions must be conducted through a notary and registered at the Land Office