Indonesia Visa Application Platform Has Been Changed

19 July 2024

Clients’ Alert – July 2024
Working Visa Application Platform Has Been Changed

The government of Indonesia has made significant efforts to enhance its policies for foreign investors and expatriates, especially with the enactment of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights Regulation of the Republic of Indonesia No. 11 of 2024 concerning the Amendment of Ministry of Law and Human Rights Regulation No. 22 of 2023 on Visa and Stay Permit (“2024 Amendment”). The meticulous adjustments made to visa types, requirements, and validity periods underscore a comprehensive approach aimed at meeting the diverse needs of stakeholders.

The 2024 Amendment demonstrates Indonesia’s dedication to establishing a more efficient, transparent, and inviting environment for foreign investors and expatriates. These adjustments not only enhance conditions for international visitors but also contribute to Indonesia’s broader economic and social development objectives.

The latest update on the working visa procedure was recently changed through the Circular Letter of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia through the Directorate General Immigration No. IMI.2-GR.01.01-659, dated 18 July 2024, concerning the Termination of Sending Notifications to the Visa Application Version 2 (“Circular Letter”). Effective from 22 July 2024, the process for working visa applications will transition from the previous platform at https://tka-online.kemnaker.go.id/ to the new e-visa application system, accessible at https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id.

For the complete announcement, please read the following:

Working visa applications should be submitted through the e-visa application at https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id;
The corporation or employer of foreign workers (Tenaga Kerja Asing) must complete the work permit at https://tka-online.kemnaker.go.id;
The company’s or legal entity’s valid Tax Identification Number (Nomor Pokok Wajib Pajak, “NPWP”) is required;
Fill in the working visa application requirements; and
Updates to the company’s or legal entity’s NPWP on the guarantor’s account can be submitted through the Customer Service Visa desk at the Directorate General Immigration Office.

The significant change is that the application process for a working visa will now be handled exclusively by the Ministry of Law and Human Rights through the Directorate General Immigration, whereas previously, it was managed through the TKA-Online platform under the Ministry of Manpower. This separation ensures that the Expatriate Utilization Plan (Rencana Penggunaan Tenaga Kerja Asing) continues to be processed via TKA-Online, preventing confusion by keeping these procedures distinct under their respective ministries.

Important Note
Applications for working visa submitted before 22 July 2024, through the TKA-Online platform will continue to be processed under the previous work visa issuance mechanism (C312 index).

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