Working KITAS Bali (E23) 2026 — Legal Employment in Indonesia

The E23 Working KITAS lets a foreigner work legally in Indonesia for a sponsoring Indonesian company (PT, CV or PT PMA). It requires an approved RPTKA (manpower plan) and IMTA work permit, plus a DPKK levy of USD 1,200/year. Validity is one year, renewable. Processing takes roughly 8–12 weeks. Without a sponsor, consider the E33G or Investor KITAS.

Last updated: 2026 · Figures verified against imigrasi.go.id and Kementerian Ketenagakerjaan (Ministry of Manpower) sources.

What Is the E23 Working KITAS?

The E23 Working KITAS is the Indonesian residence permit that allows a foreigner to be legally employed in Indonesia — to hold a job, draw a salary from an Indonesian company, and live in Bali on that basis. It is the correct visa for anyone whose income comes from an Indonesian employer, which is precisely the line that separates it from the Digital Nomad Visa (E33G) (overseas employer only) and the tourist and visit visas (no work at all).

The E23 is employer-sponsored. You cannot apply for it yourself as an individual; a sponsoring Indonesian company — a local PT, a CV, or a foreign-owned PT PMA — must hire you for a defined position and take legal responsibility for your employment. That sponsorship is the heart of the process, and it brings two government approvals that the E33G doesn’t: an RPTKA (the foreign-manpower utilisation plan, approved by the Ministry of Manpower) and an IMTA (the work permit itself), plus a DPKK skills-and-development levy of USD 1,200 per year.

The permit is valid for one year and is renewable — and, importantly, the Working KITAS is one of the routes that can lead to permanent residency: a long-term worker can become eligible for KITAP after several years. Processing is longer than most visas — roughly 8–12 weeks — because of the manpower approvals involved, so employers and employees should plan well ahead.

The core test: if an Indonesian company is paying you, you need an E23 Working KITAS — not a nomad visa, not a tourist visa. Working for an Indonesian employer on any other visa is illegal and actively enforced in 2026.

As a licensed agency, Juara Holding Group manages the full chain — RPTKA, IMTA, DPKK, KITAS — coordinating between the employer, the Ministry of Manpower and immigration so the position is filled legally and on time.

Who Needs a Working KITAS?

The E23 is for any foreigner taking up paid employment with an Indonesian company in Bali. Some roles come up again and again — here are the most common, each with the points that matter for that profession.

Villa & Hospitality Managers

Bali’s villa, resort and hospitality sector hires foreign managers for their international standards and language skills. If you’re being employed by a villa management company, hotel or hospitality group registered in Indonesia, you need an E23 — your employer is the sponsor. The role must be one a foreigner is permitted to fill under the RPTKA (management and specialist roles typically qualify; some positions are reserved for Indonesian nationals). We confirm the position is eligible before the employer commits to the RPTKA. Note: if you’re investing in the villa business rather than being employed by it, the Investor KITAS (E28A) via a PT PMA is the right route instead.

Chefs & Restaurant Professionals

Executive chefs, head chefs and specialist culinary professionals are among the most common E23 hires in Bali’s restaurant scene. The sponsoring restaurant or hospitality company arranges the RPTKA and IMTA for the chef position; the chef provides qualifications and experience evidence. A specialist chef role is generally well-supported under the manpower rules, but the position and the company’s standing both matter — we package the application so the culinary expertise is clearly documented.

English & International-School Teachers

Foreign teachers at language schools, international schools and training institutions in Bali work on an E23 sponsored by the school. Teaching roles usually require relevant qualifications (degree, teaching certification such as a recognised TEFL/TESOL or subject credential) which feed into the RPTKA and IMTA. Education is a sector with its own conventions, and the institution must be a legitimate sponsor — we verify both sides before filing.

Specialists, Technical & Corporate Roles

Engineers, technical experts, corporate managers, and other specialists hired by Indonesian companies (including PT PMA entities) follow the same E23 path. The principle is constant: a legitimate company sponsor, an eligible position under the RPTKA, and a qualified applicant.

A note on creatives and instructors. If you’ll be a paid photographer, DJ, yoga teacher, surf or dive instructor, the dedicated Entertainment KITAS (6-month, multiple-entry) is usually the better fit than a standard E23 — it’s built for exactly those creative professions. We’ll point you to the right one.

E23 Working KITAS Requirements 2026

The E23 has two sides — the sponsoring company must qualify, and so must you. Both sets of requirements have to be satisfied for the permit to issue.

Company (sponsor) requirements:

Applicant (employee) requirements:

Working KITAS Cost 2026 — Transparent Pricing

The E23 is the most complex KITAS we handle — RPTKA, IMTA, the DPKK levy, and the KITAS itself, coordinated across immigration and the Ministry of Manpower. Our all-in service fee is USD 2,190, with government immigration and work-permit fees included. The one official cost shown separately is the DPKK levy of USD 1,200/year, a mandatory skills-development contribution paid to the government.

All-in, government fees included. Premium, fully-managed service — not the cheapest, the most thorough. The DPKK levy (USD 1,200/year) is an official Ministry of Manpower charge, 2026, paid to the government and shown separately. We confirm the USD 2,190 all-in figure in writing, with no hidden charges. See the full pricing page.

How to Apply for the E23 Working KITAS — Step by Step

1. Eligibility & position check. We confirm the company can sponsor and the position is one a foreigner may fill under the RPTKA, then send a written quote.
2. RPTKA approval. The employer applies for the foreign-manpower plan with the Ministry of Manpower for the role.
3. IMTA & DPKK. The work permit is issued and the USD 1,200/year DPKK levy is paid.
4. Visa issuance. With the manpower approvals in place, we file the work-KITAS visa through the official immigration portal.
5. Travel & biometrics. You complete the AIDC, travel to Bali, and attend the biometric appointment.
6. KITAS issued. You receive your KITAS card and e-ITAS and begin work legally; we diarise the renewal.

Because of the manpower approvals, allow roughly 8–12 weeks end to end. We’ll give you a realistic timeline for your specific role at the quote stage.

Renewing the E23 — and the Path to KITAP

The E23 is valid one year and renewable, provided your employment and the company’s sponsorship continue. Each renewal re-confirms the RPTKA/IMTA position and the DPKK levy. For a foreigner who stays in long-term employment, the Working KITAS is also a route to permanent residency: a long-term worker can become eligible for KITAP after several years of continuous KITAS, replacing the annual renewal cycle with a far longer permit. We manage renewals on schedule and advise when KITAP becomes worthwhile.

E23 vs E33G vs Entertainment KITAS — Which Work Visa?

The three “work” routes are constantly confused. The deciding factor is who pays you:

Rule of thumb: Indonesian employer → E23. Overseas employer, working remotely → E33G. Paid by local clients as a creative → Entertainment KITAS. Setting up your own company to employ yourself → PT PMA + Investor KITAS.

Frequently Asked Questions — Working KITAS (E23)

Can I apply for a Working KITAS without an employer?
No. The E23 is employer-sponsored — a registered Indonesian company (PT, CV or PT PMA) must hire you and obtain an RPTKA and IMTA for the position. If you don’t have an employer, the alternatives are the E33G Digital Nomad Visa (overseas employer) or setting up your own PT PMA with an Investor KITAS.

What is RPTKA and IMTA?
The RPTKA is the foreign-manpower utilisation plan that an Indonesian company must have approved by the Ministry of Manpower before hiring a foreigner for a position. The IMTA is the resulting work permit. Together with the DPKK levy (USD 1,200/year), they are prerequisites for the E23 Working KITAS. We coordinate all three for the employer.

How long does a Working KITAS take to process?
Roughly 8–12 weeks, because the RPTKA and IMTA manpower approvals must be completed before the KITAS visa is issued. It is longer than the E33G or tourist visas — we give employers and employees a realistic timeline and manage the sequence so the start date holds.

How much is the Working KITAS in Bali?
Our all-in service fee is USD 2,190, with the RPTKA, IMTA and KITAS government immigration fees included. The one official cost shown separately is the DPKK levy (USD 1,200/year), a mandatory government skills-development contribution. It is a premium, fully-managed price for a multi-agency process — not the cheapest, the most thorough. We confirm the figure in writing. See the pricing page.

Can a Working KITAS lead to permanent residency?
Yes. A foreigner in long-term employment on a renewable E23 can become eligible for KITAP (permanent stay) after several years of continuous KITAS, replacing annual renewals. We advise when this becomes available and worthwhile for your situation.

Work Legally in Bali — Apply for Your E23 With a Licensed Agent

If an Indonesian company is hiring you, the E23 Working KITAS is the only legal way to take the job — and getting the RPTKA, IMTA and DPKK right is exactly the kind of multi-agency process where a licensed agent saves weeks. Our team coordinates the whole chain for employer and employee alike.

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