Immigration
The 2011 Immigration Law, now with second-home and golden visas
Law No. 6 of 2011 governs immigration. Work requires a KITAS residence permit supported by an RPTKA manpower plan approved by the Ministry of Manpower — the immigration and manpower approvals are separate and sequential. Indonesia has recently added Second Home and Golden Visa categories aimed at investors and retirees.
Governing law
- Law No. 6 of 2011 on Immigration — Entry, permits and enforcement; amended by Job Creation.
- Minister of Manpower Regulation No. 8 of 2021 — RPTKA and foreign worker requirements.
In practice
Foreign workers need an approved RPTKA before a work KITAS can be issued. A DKP-TKA skills-development levy of USD 100 per worker per month is payable. Second Home Visas offer five or ten year stay against a proof-of-funds requirement. Visa on arrival and e-VOA are available to many nationalities for tourism and limited business. Certain positions are closed to foreign workers entirely by ministerial decree, including HR roles — check the negative list before recruiting. Working on a tourist or business visit visa is unlawful and subject to detention and deportation.