What is the E23 Working KITAS?

The Indonesian work and residence permit for a foreigner employed by a sponsoring Indonesian company. It runs one year and is renewable.

The manpower plan your employer files with the Ministry of Manpower to justify hiring a foreigner for the role. It is approved before the immigration stage.

What is the DPKK levy?

A manpower levy of USD 1,200 per year, paid by the employer as part of the work permit.

How long does it take?

Roughly eight to twelve weeks, because two ministries are involved. Timelines shorter than that usually describe a different permit.

Can I start work while it is processing?

No. Until the IMTA and KITAS are issued, working is illegal regardless of what your contract says.

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What the Working KITAS actually is

This is the permit for a job. An Indonesian company sponsors you, and the Ministry of Manpower approves the position before immigration approves you.

Eight to twelve weeks is normal, because two ministries are involved rather than one. Anyone quoting two weeks is describing a different permit.

No sponsor? See the E33G

A company sponsor: A PT, a CV or a PT PMA. No sponsor, no permit.
RPTKA: The manpower plan, approved before anything else moves.
IMTA: The work permit itself, separate from the residence permit.
DPKK levy: USD 1,200 a year, paid by the employer.

Who it is for

People with an offer from an Indonesian company, and companies that need to hire from abroad.

Two people reviewing documents together at a table in Bali

Employees

Hired by an Indonesian PT, CV or PT PMA.

Consultant going through options with two clients at a table in Bali

Managers and specialists

Roles the RPTKA can justify to the Ministry of Manpower.

Man reading documents at a desk overlooking a pool

Company directors

Where the role is employment rather than shareholding.

Guests seated in a dining room laid out for a group

Technical staff

Positions requiring expertise a local hire cannot yet fill.

Choose a different permit if you

Work remotely for a company abroad Digital Nomad E33G
Own the company rather than work for it Investor KITAS E28A
Do paid creative work for local clients Entertainment KITAS
Have no Indonesian sponsor at all Talk to us

What it takes

Two approvals, in order. Manpower first, then immigration.

Sponsoring company: An Indonesian PT, CV or PT PMA
RPTKA: Approved manpower plan for the position
IMTA: The work permit itself
DPKK levy: USD 1,200 per year, paid by the employer
Qualifications: Evidence the role requires them
Health insurance: Valid for Indonesia
Biometrics: In person, once
Passport: Valid well beyond the permit

The employer carries most of this. If a prospective employer expects you to arrange the RPTKA yourself, that is a signal about the employer rather than about the process.

What it costs

All in, government fees included. Requirements set by regulation, such as deposits and shareholdings, sit outside this and are yours to hold.

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Working KITAS E23 One year, renewable, all in USD 2,190
DPKK levy Per year, paid by the employer USD 1,200
Annual renewal Quoted at the time On request
Bali Tourist Levy Separate government charge IDR 150,000

Our figure covers the filing, the document work and the government fees we pay. The DPKK levy is a separate employer obligation.

How it goes

Six steps, and the first two belong to your employer.

01
Employer confirms the role
The position has to be one the RPTKA can justify.
02
RPTKA approved
The manpower plan goes to the Ministry of Manpower first.
03
IMTA issued
The work permit follows the approved plan.
04
KITAS filed
Immigration comes after manpower, never before.
05
Biometrics
One in-person appointment.
06
Card issued
One year, then annual renewal while the role continues.

Against the Digital Nomad E33G

Both let you work. Only one of them lets you work here.

Against the Digital Nomad E33G
	E23 Working	E33G Digital Nomad
Who employs you	An Indonesian company	A company registered abroad
Sponsor	The employer	Arranged with the filing
Indonesian clients	Permitted, for the sponsor	Not permitted
Renewable	Yes, annually	No, you re-apply
Processing	Eight to twelve weeks	Seven to ten business days

Who employs you

E23 Working: An Indonesian company
E33G Digital Nomad: A company registered abroad

Sponsor

E23 Working: The employer
E33G Digital Nomad: Arranged with the filing

Indonesian clients

E23 Working: Permitted, for the sponsor
E33G Digital Nomad: Not permitted

Renewable

E23 Working: Yes, annually
E33G Digital Nomad: No, you re-apply

Processing

E23 Working: Eight to twelve weeks
E33G Digital Nomad: Seven to ten business days

If an Indonesian entity pays you, it is the E23 and there is no shortcut around the RPTKA.

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Where working permits stall

Almost always upstream of immigration.

The timeline is two ministries

Eight to twelve weeks is normal. The RPTKA and IMTA sit ahead of the KITAS, and no agent moves that queue.

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The sponsor has to be real

A company that cannot justify the position in an RPTKA cannot sponsor you, whatever it has promised.

PT PMA setup

Working before it is issued

A common and expensive mistake. Until the IMTA and KITAS exist, the work is illegal, whatever the contract says.

Emergency help

Before you apply

Working KITAS questions

See the full FAQ

If this is not your permit

The neighbouring codes, and where people move when this one does not fit.

Have the offer, need the permit

Send us the role and the sponsoring company. We tell you whether the RPTKA supports it, then put an all-in figure and a realistic timeline in writing.

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What the Working KITAS actually is