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Work Authorization & Business Clearance

If you wish to make a profit while in Indonesia, you will need a multiple-entry business clearance or single-entry business clearance to conduct business while in Indonesia.

What is a work permit & business visa

Work Authorization & Business Clearance

What is a Work Authorization & Business Clearance

Whether you want to make a profit while in Indonesia, you will need either a multiple-entry business clearance or a single-entry business clearance to do business while visiting the country.

A business clearance with multiple entries is valid for several entries into the country for one year. In contrast, a business clearance with only one entrance is valid for only one trip into the country. The whole thing will take between 7 and 14 business days. The main reason for obtaining an Indonesian Business Clearance is to engage in business-related activities in Indonesia, such as attending a conference or seminar. Working for pay in Indonesia is not authorization.

On the other hand, the relevant government authorities will grant a work authorization for foreign citizens who wish to work abroad or offer temporary activities in the host country. What constitutes "productive work" in this context varies by activity and host nation.

A work clearance authorizes an alien to participate in gainful activity, which might include paid work, contractual labor, or anything else that satisfies the criteria for pay established by the host country. Work authorization can be valid for as little as six months and as long as one year or more, depending on the nation.

Who is Zeligible for a Work & Business Clearance

Most foreign nationals are eligible for a work or business clearance, making it one of the most flexible forms of residence in Indonesia.

However, it is worth noting that residence applications for Indonesian citizens may be denied if the applicant travels to certain countries that are on the banned list. These countries include Afghanistan, Nigeria, Cameroon, Papua New Guinea, Liberia, Israel, Iraq, North Korea, and Somalia.

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What do you need to apply for a work & business visa

What do You Need to Apply for a Work & Business Clearance

  • Colored copy of inter-country travel authorization with a minimum validity of 6 months.
  • There must be at least two blank pages in the inter-country travel authorization.
  • Two Identical Portrait Photos (46), One with a Red Background
  • Repeated Flight Itinerary
  • Travel Plan for Work
  • Documentation of at least $1,500 in available funds in a bank account
  • Certificate of Invitation Issued by Host Institution or Group

It is a perk your company is responsible for providing:

  • An identification number that is given by the National Partnership for Women and Families
  • The Indonesia Investment Advisory Board's Capital Registration License (BKPM)
  • Authentication of the sponsor using a photocopy of their identification card (KTP)
  • A photocopy of the KTP of a local worker
  • Indicator Wajib Lapor
  • Confirmation of business formation
  • Official corporate seal
  • A blank piece of paper with the firm's letterhead printed on it
  • A copy of the company's certificate of domicile.
  • Department of Justice-approved deed establishing the corporation
  • Legal documentation for the company's headquarters

On the other side, the following items are required from the worker:

  • Certification that they have completed their greatest level of schooling, with the company's official seal and signature.
  • Inter-country travel authorization photocopy with at least 18 months of validity remaining
  • Digital color inter-country travel authorization photographs
  • A degree or certificate of competence in the relevant field or at least five years of relevant work experience
  • An official company copy of their résumé with a signature and date stamp
  • A copy of their health or life insurance card covering their whole time in Indonesia
Contact Us

Contact Us For Consultation

A work permit can be easily obtained and hassle-free with Elmar’s assistance. Thus letting you concentrate on running your company.

Our team has been helping people get business visas to Indonesia for over 10 years, so you can rest assured that your paperwork will be in order.

The success of your business is our top priority, and Elmar Consultant will get your company off to a great start.