Indonesia is known as one of the emerging markets in the world and it becomes an option increasingly attractive for foreigners to find work in cities like Jakarta, which enjoys economic growth and allows many financial opportunities.
However, the process of coming to work in Indonesia is riddled with problems to determine the visas, understanding the bureaucratic procedures, and paying attention to labor laws and regulations that may change from year to year 'other.
In addition, foreigners who wish to work in Indonesia must understand that the Indonesian government wants to reduce unemployment in the country. This is important because there is a policy in place that clearly confirms that the government is not a business in Indonesia, domestic or foreign, to hire an expatriate for a job that can be done by an Indonesian.
The policy creates an additional obstacle by stating that only foreigners who are considered "experts" in their field can work in Indonesia. Therefore, in terms of spontaneously come to Indonesia in search of work, it may not be the most prudent decision to do so. It's best to start looking for work before arriving in the country.
a job in Indonesia is also an achievement. Indeed, it is not particularly a society based on information and it will take some effort to find a job. It is often the case that foreigners arriving in Jakarta due to a sale of the company that employs them at home or through an agency. That said, individuals can always get a job in Indonesia via Internet forums, sending direct business interest, and by networking with Indonesian expatriates.
In terms of visas, it is better to have a company that employs you to facilitate the process of obtaining visas. Indeed, it is a long and incredibly bureaucratic process. You must obtain an appropriate visa to work in Indonesia, because documents like visa on arrival and a business visa does not allow foreigners to work in the country, even if you are able to stay up two months.
The company hiring expatriates must request the Government to accept a stranger in the position of employment. If the government accepts the request, the expatriate may be issued a work permit.
The work permit (Tenaga Kerja Ijin Mempekerjakan Asing - IMTA) is essential because if you do not hold the IMTA, you do not work legally in Indonesia. The employer applies to the Department Manpower with expatriates investment plan (of RPTKA) for the expatriate to receive a work permit. If the plan is approved, foreign employees can apply for a KITAS card and work legally until there is a requirement for a new application.
The explanation of the visa requirements and applications is greatly outside the scope of this discussion, and therefore, it is highly recommended that you visit a number of sites that explain how the process works . For example, http://www.expat.or.id/info/docs.html again is a great source of information.
Once you find a job and your employer begins the process of you getting a work permit, it is beneficial to you in search of work culture in Indonesia. It is important to always be well informed about the culture you are about to enter; however, it is even more important to prepare to enter a workforce in a country that may be quite different from yours. There is much information available on the subject, including forums and blogs written by expatriates public.
Overall, work in Indonesia is a wonderful experience, but in order to become a suitable employee, you should prepare diligently and carefully. Pay attention to your employment contract, talk to human resources on topics such as work permits and KITAS and mentally prepare yourself for a rather bureaucratic process.
(Everything written in this article is intended to provide information only and is not intended for legal advice).