Officially, an SKTT is no longer required for an expatriate worker and his family members in Jakarta. However for expats and their families who live in other provinces, the SKTT/ Domicile Permits are still mandatory, for foreigners recently arriving in … Continue reading →
All ITAS and ITAP holders are required to register at the Dinas Pendudukan in the Civil Registry office in order to get a KTP Orang Asing (Foreigner’s ID card). Process is quick, easy and free – but very important. What … Continue reading →
You may at some point in the future have a requirement for a certificate of good conduct from the Indonesian police department to establish your lack of criminal records during your stay in Indonesia. Surat Keterangan Catatan Kepolisian – SKCK – … Continue reading →
For foreigners who give birth in Indonesia, it will be necessary to get a local birth certificate before a foreign passport can be issued for your baby. Then, you will need to apply for a limited stay permit (ITAS visa … Continue reading →
Pajak Fiskal – Fiscal Tax Effective 1 January 2011, Indonesian residents, including expatriates, will no longer be required to pay fiscal tax each time they depart the country nor produce their tax ID card to receive an exemption. Fiscal Tax … Continue reading →
Exit / Re-Entry Permits Note: Under the recent immigration law changes, there will no longer be single entry permits, only multiple exit/reentry permits (MERP). Whenever a foreigner holding an ITAS or ITAP wants to leave Indonesia for a short period, … Continue reading →
TA01 Recommendation After the RPTKA has been approved, the TA01 recommendation has to be applied for at the Manpower Ministry in order to get a temporary residence visa. The original approval letter on the TA01 recommendation will be needed to … Continue reading →
Companies employing foreigners are charged $100/month (US$ 1,200/year per expatriate employee to offset the costs of training Indonesian nationals. This tax is administered through the Manpower Ministry. Proof of payment of the Skill & Development Fund fee to the BNI … Continue reading →
Once the RPTKA has been granted by the government, then the company that hires the expat needs to apply for a Work Permit – the IMTA. This is the only legal authorization given to a company to employ a foreigner. … Continue reading →
RPTKA stands for Rencana Penempatan Tenaga Kerja Asing, or Expatriate Placement Plan. The Indonesian government has strict guidelines on what foreign expertise is required for the development of the country. These guidelines determine who can be issued work permits. See … Continue reading →