Work visas
Indonesian Work Visa / Work KITAS (Index E23)
The main employment route: a sponsored limited-stay work visa that becomes a Work KITAS permit, requiring an approved manpower plan from your employer.
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Under review — check current rules
Confirm the current work-visa index (E23 vs legacy C312), validity periods and fees against the official immigration visa-classification pages; RPTKA is administered with the Ministry of Manpower.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Indonesia government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Working Visa / Work KITAS (Index E23)
- Route type
- Sponsored employment limited-stay visa
- Validity
- Typically 6 months to 2 years, renewable
- Verify on official portal
- Sponsor
- Registered Indonesian employer with approved RPTKA
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals with a job offer from a registered Indonesian company
- Roles covered by the employer's approved manpower plan (RPTKA)
Requirements
- Passport valid for the required minimum period
- Employment contract with an Indonesian entity
- Employer-held RPTKA / manpower approval
- Employer sponsorship through the immigration system
What you can do
- Work legally in the sponsored role for the sponsoring employer
- Receive a Work KITAS stay permit after entry
- Extend in line with continued employment
How to apply
- Employer secures the RPTKA/manpower approval
- Apply for the work visa online via evisa.imigrasi.go.id
- Enter Indonesia and convert the visa into a KITAS
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.