Work Permit and Work Visa are essential documents required for foreign workers (TKA) who wish to legally work for companies in Indonesia. However, the two have fundamental differences in requirements and application processes. Understanding these is very important for foreign workers who plan to work and settle in Indonesia.
Below, we will discuss about work permit and work visa.
Work Permit
A work permit is an official written permit issued by an authorized official (the Ministry of Manpower) to a company or sponsor wishing to employ foreign workers (TKA) in the company.
Work Visa
A work visa is an official written permit issued by an authorized official (the Directorate General of Immigration) to a foreign national (WNA) to enter, reside temporarily, and legally work in Indonesia.
The Difference between Work Permit & Work Visa
| Work Permit | Work Visa | |
| Function | Permit to employ foreign workers in companies in Indonesia. | Permit to enter and stay in Indonesia for work. |
| Issuance | Issued by the Ministry of Manpower through the official online portal TKA Online for Hasil Penilaian Kelayakan (RPTKA) & Pengesahan RPTKA (IMTA). | Issued by the Directorate General of Immigration, either through the official online portal e-visa or through Indonesian Embassies/Consulates abroad. |
| Validity | Usually valid for 1-6 months and 1-2 years. | Usually valid for 1-6 months and 1-2 years. |
| Process Flow | Online. Processed first. To obtain work permit approval (Hasil Penilaian Kelayakan (RPTKA) & Pengesahan RPTKA (IMTA) from the Ministry of Manpower. | Online. Processed after obtaining approval from the Ministry of Manpower (Hasil Penilaian Kelayakan (RPTKA) & Pengesahan RPTKA (IMTA). |
| Timeline | Estimated Hasil Penilaian Kelayakan (RPTKA) 4-5 working days & Estimated Pengesahan RPTKA (IMTA) 4 working days. | 5-7 working days. |
See more: Visa and Work Permit, What’s the Difference?
Requirement for Work Permit & Work Visa
Foreigner
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certificate of Education
- Formal photo size 4 x 6 cm with a red background
- Insurance
- Bank statement with a minimum balance of USD 2,000
- Passport with a minimum validity of 18 months
- Certificate of Competency/Reference Letter
- Residential address in Indonesia
- Employment contract
Company
- Company legal documents (Deed, Decree of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Taxpayer Identification Number (NPWP), Business License (NIB), other licenses, organizational structure)
- Application letter
- Guarantee letter
- Letter of appointment for TKA companion workers
- Guarantor’s identity
Conclusion
The difference between a work permit and a work visa in their function and issuing authority. A work permit is a permit to engage in work activities in Indonesia, and a work visa is a permit to enter and stay in Indonesia. These two documents complement each other and are both mandatory for foreign workers who wish to work legally in Indonesia.
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