Work visa

Provided you already have a job, obtaining a work visa to Indonesia includes the following steps:

1. The employer must obtain a permit to work with the Indonesian government "Expatriate Employment Plan" (RPTKA = Rencana Penempatan Tenaga Kerja Asing).
2. The employer receives the RPTKA from the Ministry of Labor of Indonesia.
3. The employer applies for a work permit in Indonesia (IMTA = Ijin Mempekerjakan Tenaga Kerja Asing, which translates as "Employment Permit for Foreign Workers").
4. Before applying, you must send the employer the necessary documents to apply, such as certificates of employment and education, passport copy, etc.
5. The employer applies for a limited / temporary work visa (VITAS) to the Indonesian Investment Coordination Council (BKPM).
6. The BKPM issues a letter of recommendation to the Department of Immigration of Indonesia.
7. You must apply for an Indonesian work visa (aka VITAS) at the nearest Indonesian embassy / consulate. You need photocopies of RPTKA and IMTA.
8. Once you arrive in Indonesia with a VITAS (visa), the immigration department will issue you with an ITAS (temporary stay permit). ITAS is a permit that allows you to live and work in Indonesia for up to a year (renewable). VITAS is a visa that allows you to enter Indonesia.
9. Once the Department of Immigration has issued a temporary stay permit, you must apply to the Immigration Office for KITAS.
10. Obtain a police report letter (STM) from the police department.
11. Register with your local municipality to obtain a Temporary Resident Registration Certificate (SKPPS).
12. Your employer must pay the Qualifications and Development Fund (DPKK).

DPKK is a monthly fee of $ 100.

After receiving all these documents, you have obtained an Indonesian work visa and can legally work in Indonesia.

You will need to provide (as a work visa applicant to Indonesia):

• Color copy of the passport. The passport must be valid for at least another 18 months
• Color copy of your CV (resume). It must bear the company's seal and the signature of the company's director on the seal.
• Color copy of your university certificate or higher education. It must be translated into English or Indonesian (if not already available) and have the company's seal and the signature of the company's director above the seal.
• Certificate of work experience (at least five years) related to the work
• Confirmation of the insurance policy issued by the Indonesian insurance company
• Two passport size color photos

If you take family members with you:

• Color scans of their passports
• Marriage certificate for spouses (in English or Bahasa Indonesia)
• Birth certificate of children (in English or Indonesian)
• Two passport size photos of each family member

What is the validity period of a work visa to Indonesia?

When you finally receive a completed work visa to Indonesia, it will be valid for a limited period of time, usually 3 months to one year.

In fact, you receive a KITAS or "temporary stay permit card" for employment purposes. Depending on the type of work you perform, your contract, and the decision of the immigration service, KITAS is issued for up to one year and can be extended until the expiration date.

After you have lived in Indonesia for up to three years with KITAS, you can apply for KITAP or "Permanent Residence Permit". KITAP is valid for five years and can be extended.

Can I extend my work visa to Indonesia?

Yes, you can. You will first receive a work visa to Indonesia (KITAS) for a period of 3 months to one year. You can extend this period until it ends. After you have lived in Indonesia for three years in a row, you have the right to apply for a permanent residence permit (KITAP), which is valid for five years and can be extended.