Description
If you are planning to work in Indonesia or stay in Indonesia legally, you need a limited stay permit (KITAS). KITAS stands for Kartu Izin Tinggal Terbatas.
As being the most common type of a permit for foreign residents, it requires an Indonesian sponsorship by an Indonesian company or an organization registered in Indonesia, including a local-owned company (PT), a foreign-owned company (PT PMA), representative office or foundation.
The validity of a work visa in Indonesia ranges from 6 months and 12 months, can be extended 4 times with 6-month or 12-month extensions period. In total, KITAS Batam will be valid for maximum five years and the length of your KITAS will depend on the position, such as:
- For the director or the person who stated in the company documents, they will have 12 months period limited stay permit (KITAS).
- For managerials and below, they usually will have 6 months period limited stay permit (KITAS). However, the managerial can get up to 12 months if they can fulfill the work reference up to 5 years.
Limited Stay Permit (KITAS) can be issued to the following on the list:
1. Foreign Investors (The Company Owners)
2. Foreigners working in Indonesia as Experts
3. Foreigners legally married to Indonesian citizen
4. Children of Foreigners legally married to Indonesian citizen
5. Foreign Researcher
6. Dependents (wife and children) of Limited Stay Permit (KITAS) holder
7. Child of Limited Stay Permit (KITAS) holder born in Indonesian territory
8. Retired Foreign Citizens