Work KITAS
If you are going to work or earn income in Indonesia, you need to get a work visa. KITAS work visa allows foreign citizens to work officially in Indonesia.
Without this permit, you are not allowed to work and earn money in Indonesia.
A work visa is issued for a specific position in a particular company, so it is not possible to get a work permit before getting employment. You are not allowed to work for multiple companies or in different positions at the same time. Also, many vacancies are completely closed to foreigners.
A work permit can be issued for different periods, can be extended or not. It depends on various factors. The validity period is 6 or 12 months.
This permit is valid for the same period as a multiple-entry visa.
You can leave the country and return as many times as you need. KITAS will not be canceled.
In some cases, you can apply for a 5-year work visa, which is renewed annually. At the moment, this 5-year KITAS can only be obtained in the following situation:
- You are a Director of a PMA type company in Indonesia.
- You are a qualified professional with higher education and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the same field as the one you will work in on the territory of Indonesia.