KITAS (Kartu Izin Tinggal Terbatas) is a temporary stay permit valid for 1 year at a time, renewable up to 5 years total. This is what you receive when you apply for an E23 Working Visa KITAS.

KITAP (Kartu Izin Tinggal Tetap) is a permanent stay permit valid for 5 years indefinitely renewable. After holding KITAS for 3-5 consecutive years, you become eligible to apply for KITAP through the Directorate General of Immigration, which offers more stability than your current work permit Indonesia.

No, you cannot simply change employers while on an existing E23 Working Visa KITAS. The visa kerja asing is tied to a specific sponsoring company:

1. Your new employer must be willing to sponsor your new KITAS for izin kerja expat
2. You must exit Indonesia or convert status properly
3. A completely new application process is required per regulations
4. The old KITAS must be cancelled before the new one can be issued

Yes! As an E23 Working Visa KITAS holder, you can sponsor dependent visas (KITAS pekerja dependents) for your spouse and children under 18 years old. Dependent KITAS holders can live in Indonesia but cannot work unless they obtain their own work permit Indonesia.

If your E23 Working Visa KITAS expires without extension, you immediately lose legal residency status for your visa kerja asing. Overstay fines are IDR 1,000,000 per day according to Immigration law. We strongly recommend starting the extension process at least 60 days before expiration.

The DPKK (Skill Development Fund) is mandatory for most foreign workers holding IMTA (work permit Indonesia) as regulated by the Ministry of Manpower. Current rate is $1,200 USD per year. Some positions may be exempt based on specific regulations. Our team will advise on your specific situation during consultation. This government fee is NOT included in our service fees.

No, absolutely not. Working in Indonesia without proper work permit Indonesia authorization is illegal and carries severe consequences including immediate deportation, entry ban, substantial fines up to IDR 500,000,000, and potential criminal charges. You must wait until your e-KITAS is officially activated before commencing any work activities with your visa kerja asing.

The specific visa code is automatically determined by Indonesian Immigration authorities based on several factors: job position approved in RPTKA, industry sector classification, organizational level within the company, and your qualifications. For example, software developers typically receive E24E, while General Managers receive E25D. See our detailed Visa Classification Table above for complete information about work permit Indonesia categories.

Our Service Fee Includes: Complete document preparation and review, application submission to relevant authorities, professional liaison with immigration offices, appointment scheduling, dedicated case management throughout your visa kerja asing process.

Government Fees (NOT Included): DPKK levy (~$1,200/year) per Kemnaker, visa telex fees, e-KITAS issuance fees, SKTT registration fees. Contact us for a detailed breakdown of work permit Indonesia costs.