Working KITAS E-23

A working KITAS is a stay permit granted to foreigners having obtained a working permit (IMTA) to work for an Indonesian company in Indonesia.

With the working KITAS - E23

you can

Work legally in Indonesia after obtaining a work contract with an Indonesian company.

Conduct legal work in the area specified in the work permit and related to the position.

Like any local person, you can get benefits from residency and have some rights, such as buying a property or a vehicle under your name, opening a bank account, or subscribing to insurance.

Sponsor relatives to apply for a spouse KITAS or child KITAS to live in Indonesia as well.

Obtain an SKTT and an NIK number and report any address changes to immigration.

you can not

Work for another company or in a different job position.

Work freelance.

Conduct permanent work in an area outside the province specified in the working permit.

Work in a job position not authorised by the permit.

Requirements to get a working KITAS

From the company

Process and timeline of obtaining a Working KITAS

After receiving all the documents required, the application process takes 2 weeks to 2 months, depending on your chosen process.

Once the visa is issued, the applicant has 90 days to enter the country and activate their working KITAS.

Other things to know about The Working KITAS

  • The working contract for a working KITAS has to be a fixed-term contract and cannot be a permanent position. Contact us to learn more about how to draft a working contract for a foreigner.

  • Applicants with a working KITAS have to declare their income tax every year between January and April following the fiscal year.

  • Foreigners have to get their SKTT after obtaining their KITAS. It is mandatory to be able to renew your KITAS.

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