A work permit in Indonesia can vary in duration and may be extended depending on specific criteria. Typically, it is valid for either 6 or 12 months. This duration aligns with that of a multiple-entry visa, allowing holders to enter and exit the country without canceling their KITAS (Limited Stay Permit).
Under certain conditions, eligible individuals can apply for a 5-year work visa:
You hold a director position in a PMA (Foreign Investment Company) in Indonesia.
You are a qualified professional with a higher education background and at least 5 years of relevant work experience in the intended field of employment in Indonesia.
A work kitas allows foreign nationals to officially work and earn income in Indonesia. You must have an employment contract with a local company.
Requirements for a working kitas:
Passport valid for at least 18 months;
Passport cover;
Photo size 4×6 cm, on a red background;
Diploma/Bachelor’s degree certificate;
Summary;
Letter of recommendation from the previous company (employment book)
Medical insurance.
What documents are required from the employer:
The Deed of Establishment;
Decree of the Minister of Justice and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia on the ratification of the company’s memorandum of association. – SK (Decree of the Minister of Justice.);
Company information from AHU – AHU data;
Company TIN (tax number) – NPWP;
PKKPR (Location Permit) – PKKPR;
Standard Certificate
NIB – business license;
Company letterhead and stamp;
ID of the director of the company (if he is an Indonesian citizen), passport and kitas of the director (if he is a foreigner);
Visa Online login and password (if any);
Confirmation of a company’s mandatory employment report that is still valid;
Employment contract;
Company account statement with a minimum balance of $2,000.
The cost of a working kitas for 1 year is from 13 million plus $ 1200 state tax. The final price depends on the package of documents provided.
The cost of a working kitas for 6 months is from 9 million plus $600 state tax. The final price depends on the package of documents provided.
Accept:
bank card;
in cash at the office in Bali;
in cash through Alfamart;
in cash to a courier in Bali.
A work kitas is issued for 6 months or 1 year.
The term for issuing an onshore kitas is about 2-3 months, the current visa must be 211A.
The term for issuing an offshore kitas is 1-2 months.
The visa extension procedure must begin no later than one month before the expiration of the current visa.
To extend your visa, you will need to provide the same documents as for the first visa issue.
And:
update the company’s employment report, which is still valid;
provide the ID of the Indonesian employee who takes over the experience;
register with BPJS HEALTH & BPJS Employment;
provide a personal NPWP (tax number);
provide SKTT (resident card).