Do you have a plan to work in one of the largest emerging markets in the world? Nowadays, Indonesia has become a magnet for many foreign workers to make a living and build their career. The growing economy has employed around 128 million Indonesians in a more diverse environment. As the local and international e-commerce and tech startup sectors are also growing enormously, there are many chances open for overseas talent to fill in various job positions in those companies in Indonesia.
However, getting an expatriate work permit in Indonesia is not an easy job if you haven’t secured a job before arriving in Indonesia. Thus, getting a work permit (IMTA) is a must.
What Kind of Visa Do You Need?
The foreigners who were granted the work visa were mostly sponsored or guaranteed by the companies who hire them in their home country. The company must apply to the Directorate General of Immigration in Jakarta. They will inform the Indonesian embassy in your country to issue a temporary stay visa (VITAS) for you.
Within seven days since you arrive in Indonesia, you need to send a report to the immigration office in Indonesia about your arrival so that they can issue a limited stay permit card (KITAS) for you. You will also be given a Foreigner’s Control and Supervision book and an identification card that you must keep in a safe place. KITAS must be renewed every year for a maximum of five years.
After receiving KITAS card, you can obtain an expatriate work permit (IKTA). Before the card is issued, the company who hires you must pay a Skill and Development Fund (DPKK) fee of 1200 USD.
If you were married to an Indonesian citizen, being an investor of an Indonesian company, or an elderly who wish to spend the rest of your life in Indonesia, you might apply for KITAP (Kartu Izin Tinggal Tetap) or Permanent Stay Permit. Only a foreign worker who has married for a minimum two years and an investor who has KITAS for three consecutive years who can apply for KITAP. The visa can be obtained for five years and extended for an indefinite time.
How to Apply for Work Visa in Indonesia?
You must submit all the required documents to the Indonesian embassy or consulate in your country to apply for VITAS. You may apply online by visiting the following website address https://visaonline.imigrasi.go.id/online/. If you were married to an Indonesian spouse, here are the documents that need to be submitted for applying VITAS:
- Every page of your passports,
- The family card (KK) of Indonesian spouse,
- The identity card (KTP) of Indonesian spouse,
- Marriage certificate, the tax identification number (NPWP) of Indonesian spouse,
- Sponsorship statement letter,
- Request letter, and
- A bank statement with a minimum balance of at least USD 1,500 in the name of your Indonesian spouse.
Those who are hired by the company might have the company itself to apply for your expatriate work permit as they will also act as your sponsor. You only need to make sure all the required documents are complete.
How Can Elson Help You?
ELSON Indonesia is a company that focus on providing comprehensive legal solution for expatriates, foreigner, and mixed marriage couple in Indonesia.
ELSON Indonesia is a company that focus on providing comprehensive legal solution for expatriates, foreigner, and mixed marriage couple in Indonesia.
Contact Us:
Email: info@elson.co.id
Phone: 081932741333
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