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Foreigners who come to Indonesia to work are required to obtain a work permit in order to work legally. It is also mandatory for these individuals to apply for a limited stay permit (VITAS) as well as the Electronic limited stay permit (ITAS) from the Indonesian Immigration before commencing work.
Alternatively, there are also travellers that come to Indonesia for business activities and no intention of earning an income. This group would then apply for a Business Visa instead of a Work Permit.
For those who have other reasons, it is recommended to understand the various types of visas in Indonesia to find a suitable one that aligns with your needs.
Here we will dive deeper into the requirements a foreign worker in Indonesia must comply with and up to date regulations in Indonesia.
Requirements to Obtain a Work Permit in Indonesia
If you’re an employer looking to hire foreigners in Indonesia, Rencana Penggunaan Tenaga Kerja Asing (RPTKA) is the work permit that you will need to apply for your foreign hires.
In order to obtain a work permit, there are requirements for the employer as well as for the foreign hire.
For the employer:
According to Article 3 of MOM Regulation No. 8/2021, there is a list of eligible business entities that are permitted by the law to employ foreign workers. These include and are not limited to:
Eligible employers are required to submit include:
For the Foreign Hire:
Applying for a work permit in Indonesia does not have any age requirement in most industries and positions. However, as stated by the Indonesian Ministry of Energy, workers in the gas and oil industry are required to be of age between 30 and 55 to work in Indonesia.
This requirement does not extend to those of higher positions such as President Director, General Manager or Commissioner.
Procedure and Documents Required to Obtain Working Permit
Before you can apply for an Indonesian Work Permit, there are some other types of visas and permits a foreign hire and employer have to obtain. These include:
How Long is the Validity of Work Permit?
An Indonesian work permit is valid for a period that ranges between 1 to 12 months. The duration is dependent on the type of industry the candidate works in as well as the type of sponsorship company’s RPTKA.
Here are some types of work permits and their respective validity:
FAQs
If the rules and regulations of the Ministry of Manpower and other concerned authorities are violated, the work permit of any individual can be removed. Due to the fact that the work permit allows a foreign individual to live and work in Indonesia, it is important for a foreigner to avoid this negative circumstance.
Yes, the sponsor company may extend the permit at least 2 months prior to the expiration date of the work permit.
The whole process is estimated to take 6-10 working days if all the required documents are in order and submitted promptly.
Good day Sir/Madam,
I am Darien, Human Resource Manager from Addon Systems Singapore. we would like to set up a business (Retail) and an employment in Indonesia, what are the various procedures that we need to do before application submission.
Please advise.
Hi Darien, thanks for reaching out to us. Please drop us a WhatsApp message (https://wa.me/6584833084) or email to sales@php-cpa.com.sg to discuss.
I believe that Addon Systems has a Singapore presence – could also consider tapping on the MRA grant for this business expansion.
Looking forward to chat with you on WhatsApp/ Email.
Thanks!