Expatriate Work Permit (RPTKA & Notification)

For any company in Indonesia to legally hire a foreign national, it must secure a work permit. The process is a multi-stage procedure governed by strict regulations from both the Ministry of Manpower and the Directorate General of Immigration. Our service is designed to navigate this complex legal landscape and ensure full compliance.The core of the work permit process revolves around two key documents:RPTKA (Rencana Penggunaan Tenaga Kerja Asing): This is the Foreign Worker Utilization Plan, a mandatory permit granted to the sponsoring company by the Ministry of Manpower. It details the foreign worker's position, job description, and the duration of employment.Notification: Under the latest regulations, the Notification issued by the Ministry of Manpower has effectively replaced the older IMTA (Izin Menggunakan Tenaga Kerja Asing). The approved RPTKA and subsequent Notification serve as the official work permit, granting the foreign worker legal authorization to work in Indonesia.Important Note for KITAS Holders: It is a common misconception that a limited stay permit (KITAS), including a spousal KITAS (KITAS Perkawinan), grants the right to work. This is incorrect. A KITAS is a residence permit (izin tinggal) and does not automatically authorize the holder to work or earn income in Indonesia. Even if a foreign national already holds a spousal KITAS, a separate RPTKA and Notification are still mandatory to work legally. Our service can assist with this specific process.We manage the entire end-to-end process, including:Drafting and submitting the RPTKA application.Handling all communications with the Ministry of Manpower.Ensuring the required DKPKTKA fee ($100 per month) is paid.Advising on the next steps for obtaining the VITAS (Limited Stay Visa) and KITAS (Limited Stay Permit) from the Directorate General of Immigration.By using our service, you can be assured that your foreign employees will have all the necessary documents to work legally, avoiding severe penalties, fines, and potential deportation.