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Indonesia Visa Guide

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Securing a work permit in Indonesia is a crucial step for foreign nationals seeking employment in the country.

The KITAS or Kartu Izin Tinggal Terbatas, is a limited stay permit that allows foreign national to work for an Indonesian Company. To simplify this, Multiplier offers comprehensive assistance to companies for visas and work permits.

Visa Issuance Time*:

Express Service: 3-4 weeks

Regular Entry Visa: 8-12 weeks

*Initiated after all documents are correctly submitted by the employee. The timeline is dependent on immigration authorities and is based on our case experiences.

Types of Visa Supported:

  1. KITAS
  2. Dependent KITAS

Pre- assessment Check

  • Multiplier will conduct a feasibility check to evaluate if the employee is eligible to apply for a visa in Indonesia
  • In order to conduct the check, a basic set of documents are requested from the employee:
    1. Completed New Hire Request from
    2. Passport
    3. Job Title/Designation/Salary
    4. Existing Indonesian Visa
    5. Any education degree
  • Once the desired information is shared, our team will confirm the visa feasibility for the respective employee within 2 working days

Stages and Timelines

Visa Stages 

Steps and Timeline

Pre-assessment Check

  • Employee submits the full set of requested documents which are then verified for visa eligibility
  • A kickoff call with a Multiplier Visa Specialist is scheduled

2-3 days once the required documents are duly shared with correct details

Invoicing

  • A visa and deposit invoice is sent to the client post consultation with the CSM

WLKP Account

Registration and

Report

  • WLKP stands for Wajib Lapor Ketenagakerjaan Perusahaan, which is an employment service on the kemnaker.go.id portal. It is mandatory for companies to register through WLKP to update their company information in the Ministry of Manpower database

2-3 days if express service, 7-8 working days for standard process

RPTKA Online Registration & Submission

Foreign Employment Registration

Once all verified, documentation will be sent to the Ministry of Power to apply for RPTKA (employer has to obtain approval to hire from the Indonesian government. This generally means they have to prove why they’re hiring you over an Indonesian citizen

3-4 days in case of express service, 2 weeks in case of standard process

IMTA

Ijin Mempekerjakan Tenaga Kerja Asing which translates to ‘Permission to Employ Foreign Workers’

This application is also submitted to the Ministry of Manpower. The IMTA is the only authority which allows you to legally work in Indonesia.


7 days in case of express service, 3 weeks in case of standard process

E-visa

Approval Documentation from Ministry of Power will be submitted to online immigration system. Once approved E-Visa is issued and the candidate can enter Indonesia with the E-Visa. (called C312 and C317 for dependent.

1 week in case of express service, 2 weeks in case of standard process

KITAS

Conversion process from E-visa to Stay Permit (KITAS) after the arrival of the foreign worker at the airport. The candidate can now start working.


2-3 Days  in case of express service, 1 week in case of standard process

NPWP

Personal Tax Card/ STM

Police Registration/SKTT

Residential Registration

Registration of employee tax card.

Registration of foreign worker as a valid employee to the police department.

Registration of residence to the district authority.


2-3 Days  in case of express service, 1 to 2 weeks in case of standard process

Requirements

  • Completed New Hire Request Form and Curriculum Vitae
  • Education Certificate (at least a Bachelor’s degree)
    • A Copy of English must be provided (sworn stranslated)
  • Work reference letter from the previous Company, showing at least 5 years of working experience
  • 2 Valid IDs (Passport, Driver’s License/Local ID)
  • Employee Bank Details Form (for payroll purposes)

Additional Requirements for Working-KITAS applicants:

  • For KITAS applicants, please provide full pages of passport (including front and back pages) with a minimum validity of 24 months
  • Photo with a red background – use formal attire
    • Man: buttoned shirt, tie.
    • Woman: white collared button shirt
  • Insurance Policy (Health/Travel/Life Insurance), can be issued from any countries
  • The latest bank statement showing the applicant’s name and balance of at least equal to USD 2000.00
  • Domicile statement letter from the authority where you will reside in Jakarta;
    • If you stay in a house (please provide PM 1 letter/SK Domicile from RT, RW, Kelurahan
    • If you stay at the apartment, (please provide a building domicile letter from the apartment’s management

Visa Application Process Updates

Both you and the employee will receive regular notifications from our visa team regarding the progress and latest updates in the visa application process.

Kick – Off Meeting

The objective of this meeting is to offer clarity on the various milestones encompassing the entire visa process, along with associated timelines and the documents/information required. It’s important to note that milestones and timelines might differ between countries due to variations in embassy requirements and provided guidelines.

Bi-Weekly Email Updates

The objective is to provide clarity and transparency regarding the status of visa processing.
An email will be sent on a bi-weekly basis to the employee and employer containing the current status and outlining the next steps.

Monthly Updates

Meeting will be scheduled by the Visa Specialist to inform the employee of the current status and upcoming steps.

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