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Work Permit, Visa, Immigration Support for Hiring Foreign Talent in Indonesia 

Acumen International is a Global Employer of Record that offers a comprehensive suite of business immigration services to help organizations navigate the complex world of immigration and global employment compliance. Our team of experienced professionals provides global expertise and local knowledge to businesses of all sizes. As a Global Employer of Record, we can facilitate global hiring for our clients and help them tap into any global talent pool across the globe.

Our team has a proven track record of success in providing customized and effective immigration solutions to clients worldwide, ensuring that your organization can attract and retain the best talent worldwide.

Our company has helped thousands of companies—including Fortune 500 companies—across all sectors: financial services, technology, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, construction, and healthcare. Acumen International works with multinational corporations, as well as small businesses and start-ups looking to benefit from international talent.

Our full-service corporate and business immigration team assists you in various immigration matters. Our team has expertise in various areas, including visa applications, work permits, and skilled worker applications for businesses relocating globally, as well as those hiring foreign employees or starting up businesses locally.

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Why Choose Acumen International Business Immigration Services?

1. Guided Support for Business Immigration in Indonesia

Navigating the complex and extensive documentation requirements of the immigration process can be daunting for employers. Acumen International understands this and provides expert guidance and support at every step of the process, helping clients avoid costly mistakes that could lead to delays or denials.

Our immigration experts handle every aspect of the employer of record’s role in a business immigration case, streamlining the process and minimizing the need for clients to spend hours doing the legwork themselves. We guide clients on what forms to provide and how to fill them out. We assist with gathering documents and completing paperwork, help them prepare for in-person visits or interviews, coordinate with in-country immigration authorities, and stay with clients’ cases until they’re approved.

2. Business Immigration Solution Tailored to Your Needs

One of the biggest challenges employers face is navigating the extensive documentation requirements of the immigration process. Our team of immigration experts can provide you with guidance and assistance at every step of the application process. We help you collect all the necessary documents from your employees, including proof of citizenship or legal residence, previous employment verification, birth certificates, and other supporting documents. We also make sure that all applications and supporting documentation are submitted on time and error-free.

Getting work permits for your ex-pat team is far easier when you have a single entity sponsoring the permits and officially employing them. Acumen Global Employer of Record can sponsor visas, and work permits in Indonesia for any number of employees, regardless of location.

3. Minimizing Visa and Work Permit Rejection in Indonesia

By partnering with Global Employer of Record, employers can simplify the process of obtaining work permits for their foreign employees by using Acumen International’s Global EOR solution. We can sponsor visas and work permits for any number of employees, regardless of location, and lower the effort and cost of managing an international workforce.

Acumen Global Employer of Record is your ultimate solution for foreign talent immigration. We provide comprehensive guidance and support throughout the entire immigration process, including advice on the necessary forms, their proper completion, and submission. Our team of experts assists you in collecting all the required documents and preparing for any in-person interviews or visits. We ensure smooth coordination with in-country immigration authorities and remain with your cases until their approval. With Acumen Global Employer of Record, you can be assured that your foreign talent immigration needs are in capable hands.

4. Comprehensive Business Immigration Support in Indonesia

Our Global Employer of Record solution with extensive business immigration support saves organizations time and money while keeping them on top of all legal requirements. We offer bespoke social business immigration packages for international talent to ensure they have no immigration, labour, or tax compliance issues when they move abroad.

5. Global Immigration Consultancy

We help you identify and manage immigration risks and opportunities in your business. Our team of experts will work with you to develop a customized immigration strategy that meets your business objectives while ensuring compliance with all relevant immigration regulations.

6. Ongoing Immigration Compliance Services

Our compliance services ensure that you meet all immigration regulations and requirements. We can conduct regular audits of your immigration processes across 190 countries, identifying potential risks and providing practical solutions to ensure your business remains compliant in Indonesia and worldwide.

Note to Eliminate Misconceptions: Our Global Employer of Record solution is tailor-made for corporate clients who need to hire a foreign workforce for their overseas operations. Our services are not about connecting international workers to jobs but facilitating global employment needs for employers that have already selected candidates. Acumen International’s Global EOR solution differs significantly from conventional immigration services in function and purpose.

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Additional Benefits with Acumen International Immigration Support in Indonesia

What sets Acumen International apart from other Global Employer of Record and PEOs solution providers is the array of additional benefits that can be availed alongside the work permit for further facilitation of expatriate employment in Indonesia. These benefits include:

  • Medical Insurance
  • Housing Assistance
  • Office Space Rental
  • Mobile Phone Provision
  • Vehicle Provision
  • Meet-and-Greet Services
  • Dependent Relocation Assistance

By partnering with Acumen International, companies can focus on their core business objectives while we handle the complexities associated with expatriate hiring, work permits, and relocation in Indonesia. Our tailored solutions ensure seamless integration and management of your global workforce in Indonesia.

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Estimated Time for a Work Permit Acquisition in Indonesia

Typically, the procedure of work permit issuance in Indonesia takes from 3 weeks to 2 months until entry to Indonesia and a further one month before the entire process is completed.


Major Steps to Get a Work Permit in Indonesia

  1. RPTKA (Expatriate Placement Plan) Application
  2. Work Permit (IMTA) Application
  3. VITAS/VBS (Temporary Stay Visa/”Telex Visa”) Approval Application
  4. Visa Application
  5. Entry to Indonesia
  6. ITAS Online Application
  7. Limited Stay Permit (KITAS) Card and Multiple Exit Re-entry Permits (MERP) Application
  8. Resort Police Report (STM)
  9. Temporary Residence Certificate (SKPPS / SKPSKPS)
  10. Expatriate Existence Report

Documents for Securing a Work Permit in Indonesia

Name Notes Copies
Copy of all pages of passport valid for 18 months minimum Colour scan of original passport. You must have at least three blank visa pages. One clear copy
Copy of health/life insurance valid for duration of stay The insurance company must have a presence in Indonesia. One clear copy
2 Passport photographs 4cm X 6cm, red background These photos must be taken with full face and without sunglasses, hat or other head covering unless you wear this for cultural or religious reasons. The photos must be taken against a red background. The photos must be printed on normal photographic paper. The photos must be of good quality and cannot be framed or contain any backing. Two originals
Bachelor Degree Colour scan. Sworn translated into Bahasa Indonesia or English, with a signed duty stamp and company stamped and signed by the HR Director of the sponsor company. If the applicant does not have a university degree, the maximum length of a work permit issued by the manpower department will be six months. One clear and translated copy
Copy of Passport Information Page One clear copy
Curriculum Vitae Signed on each page by the applicant, signed by the HR Director, stamped with the sponsor company’s stamp, and with a signed duty stamp. One clear copy
Telex Visa Fee 100,000 Rp One original
Copy of IMTA A scanned copy in colour of the issued IMTA (work permit). One clear copy
Passport valid for 18 months minimum (Indonesia) With at least three full blank visa pages. One original
Temporary Stay Permit / Limited Stay Visa application form One original
VBS Telex approval (copy) One clear copy
Residence Permit (KITAS) Fee Rp 1,055,000 One original
Domicile Permit/Certificate/Letter Original Domicile Permit (Certificate) (Surat Keterangan Domisili) from the hotel management if staying in a hotel, or a statement letter from the RT & RW (neighbourhood organizations) and legalised by the Kantor Kelurahan (Municipal Office) if living in a housing area. One original
ITAS Confirmation This is sent as an email attachment within three days of the ITAS Online application. One original
Copy of KITAS (Temporary Residence) Card One clear copy

Seamless Hiring and Payrolling Your International Talent in Indonesia with a Global Employer of Record

With years of experience in global mobility and expatriate employment in Indonesia, Acumen International is a reliable partner for your business. Our team of seasoned professionals has consistently guided numerous companies, varying in size and industry, through the intricacies of immigration, onboarding, and offboarding processes.

Our services are tailored to your company’s unique needs. We aid in seamlessly onboarding and payrolling employees and facilitating smooth transitions at the termination of employment contracts when necessary.

As a dedicated partner, Acumen International can expedite the work permit process for your selected expatriate candidates. We’ll guide you through every step, providing expert advice on the requisite documentation.

Please note while we cannot shorten or influence the immigration process itself, we can ensure all necessary preparations are undertaken. This allows you to onboard the employee immediately once the permit or visa has been granted.

At Acumen International, we prioritize full compliance with in-country labour, tax, and immigration laws throughout an employment journey. For detailed information on visa processing timelines and required documentation for acquiring a work permit in Indonesia, please feel free to contact us.

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