Foreign Permit / Immigration Consultation

Foreign nationals that wish to travel to Indonesian territory must have a visa. The types of visit visas that can be applied for by foreigners are divided into single-entry visit visas and multiple-entry visit visas.

Single entry visit visa can be applied for by foreign nationals to conduct the following activities:

• tourism;

• family affairs;

• continuing a trip to another country;

• business;

• attending meeting;

• making purchase of goods;

• undergoing treatment;

• government duty;

• making journalistic visit;

• social affairs;

• art and culture;

• non-commercial sport;

• comparative study, short course, and short training;

• giving lecture or attending seminar;

• taking part in international exhibition;

• pre-investment;

• joining the Means of Transportation located in Indonesian Territory;

• doing filmmaking;

• doing emergency and urgent work;

• providing guidance, counseling, and training in the application and innovation of industrial technology to improve the quality and design of industrial products as well as overseas marketing cooperation for Indonesia;

• conducting audit, production quality control, or inspection at a company’s branch in Indonesia;

• prospective foreign worker for a working capacity trial;

• after-sales service;

• installing and repairing machines;

• fulfilling summons in court proceeding;
• apprenticeship.

Every Foreigner that is willing to stay in Indonesia for a period of time can submit a Limited Stay Permit. Our services encompass:

1. Investors: We assist foreign investors in obtaining Limited Stay Permits to facilitate their business activities in Indonesia.
   
   
2. Spouses: We provide guidance for spouses of Indonesian citizens or other visa holders seeking to acquire a Limited Stay Permit.
   
   
3. Expatriates: Our services support foreign employees of Indonesian companies or those engaged in specific projects with their stay permit applications including the submission of Expatriate Work Permit to the Ministry of Manpower to obtain Limited Stay Permit.
   
   
4. Repatriation: We aid individuals of Indonesian descent in securing their Limited Stay Permits to return to Indonesia.
   
   

The Permanent Stay Permit (KITAP) in Indonesia is granted to individuals intending to reside permanently in the country. It is available for:

1. Spouses: Spouses of Indonesian citizens or other KITAP holders.
2. Directors: Foreign directors of Indonesian companies.
   
3. Investors: Foreign investors eligible to transition from a Limited Stay Permit (KITAS).
   
4. Repatriation: Individuals of Indonesian descent returning to Indonesia.

The KITAP allows holders to stay in Indonesia for a minimum period of 5 to 10 years which provides more flexibility in terms of work and business activities. It requires compliance with Indonesian immigration regulations and specific documentation depending on the applicant’s category.

E-VOA is an electronic visa issued to Foreigners from eligible countries who plan to visit Indonesia for tourism or business purposes. It allows for a single entry stay of up to 30 days. We also provide the service for Renewal of VOA to extend their stay in Indonesia.

Renewal VOA is typically granted for another 30 days and can be extended further in certain circumstances through the Immigration Office in Indonesia. The renewal process requires the submission of necessary documents and payment of applicable fees.

The Financial Services Authority (“FSA”) of Indonesia Recommendation Letter are required for the purpose of hiring foreign workers for positions in financial institutions regulated by OJK. This letter confirms that the Foreigners meet the necessary qualifications and are essential for obtaining a work permit in the company with a business field of finance in Indonesia.

The process of converting an Investor KITAS (Limited Stay Permit) to an Investor KITAP (Permanent Stay Permit) in Indonesia necessitates obtaining a recommendation letter from the Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM). This requirement is stipulated in Article 83 of BKPM Regulation Number 4 of 2021.

The change of limited permit status in Indonesia refers to the process of modifying the type or conditions of an existing residency permit and is formally termed as a Change of Status. This change can be applied for Foreign Nationals within Indonesian territory, in accordance with Regulation No. 22 of 2023 from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights concerning Visas and Residency Permits. The types of services related to Change of Status include:

1. Change of Visit Stay Permit to Limited Stay Permit;
2. Change of Limited Stay Permit to Permanent Stay Permit.

Changing the company associated with the foreigner’s stay permit in Indonesia involves transferring the sponsorship from one company to another. This process is necessary when a foreign national with a stay permit wishes to switch employers or move to a new company. The change of Sponsor of Stay Permit typically requires submission of specific documents to obtain an Expatriate Work Permit (“EWP”) to the Ministry of Manpower.

Some parties are exempt from paying the Compensation Fund of the Utilization for Foreign Workers or Dana Kompensasi Penggunaan Tenaga Kerja Asing (“DKPTKA”), as follows:
1. Government Agencies;
2. International Organization;
3. Social Institution;
4. Religious Institutions; and
5. Certain Positions in Educational Institutions.

The permits are granted due to the Foreigners working voluntary matters and did not receive any salary. The process of permit for Non-DKPTKA will need to obtain recommendation from related institutions according to the business field of each party.

Expatriate Work Permit in Indonesia can be defined as a legal document issued by the Indonesian government that allows foreign nationals to work legally in the country. This permit is necessary for foreigners seeking employment or engaging in business activities within Indonesia’s borders. In order to obtain a working permit in Indonesia,

Foreigners shall obtain the Assessment Result of the Feasibility of the Foreign Worker Utilization Plan (RPTKA) and the Ratification of the Foreign Worker Utilization Plan (Notification/IMTA) from the Ministry of Manpower. Working Permits are granted for the maximum of 1 (one) year for each Foreigner.