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The employment of expatriates in Indonesia is regulated by the Department of Manpower. Visas for expatriates are issued by the Directorate Jenderal of Immigration, under the Department of Justice. There are many documents that are required and need to be processed by these two government entities in order for a foreigner to work and live in Indonesia.

For more information, see:

Manpower Act 25 March 2003 [pdf 209 KB]

Penalties for violations of the Manpower Act

Requirements for Expatriate Work and Stay Permit

Graphic Depictions of this process:

KITAS Flow Prior to Arrival [pdf file 384 KB]

KITAS Flow After Arrival [pdf file 92KB]

Guidelines for Salary Standards for Foreign Workers

Info on Work Permits, Visas and other required Documents

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