headline the impressive TV advertising campaign that tries to hook potential investors to take the path of BKPM, the Indonesian National investment Board. Indonesia is indeed a wonderful and fascinating country, but not without its headaches and bureaucracy.
The most common topic of conversation among expatriates normally surrounds the availability or existence of so-called KITAS or temporary residence permit. Lately also the discussion of the phenomenon of KITAP (permanent residence permit or five years) arises.
"Is he or she still has her KITAS?" Is a common question. It is an obsession bordering the British obsession with the weather! KITAS is actually a generic term overused among the community expatriates and is often mixed with a work permit (or IMTA).
Anyway, namely interest if anyone can live here in Indonesia and / or work here, and do so knowing that they do so legally, is a national fascination with foreign workers. However, the existence of residence and work permits are only part of the requirements for an expatriate and purpose of the article today focuses on "police records and civilians" much less understood and will not be KITAS, KITAP or IMTA.
It is often preferred that all expatriates in Indonesia require collection of additional inscriptions (quite distinct from KITAS / KITAP and IMTA) to live a carefree existence and legal. They are loaded with abbreviations - SKLD, STM, SIM, SKSPS, KIP, KTP -. But if it is the short version or the Indonesian long name, these are all documents that are necessary to live here
Each advertisement must obtain the following for legal residence full and complete in Indonesia:
- national police registration card (SKLD)
- registration of the local police (STM)
- registration certificate for the population (SKSKPS)
- residence certificate (SKTT)
- Indonesian identity card (KIP temporary =. = permanent KTP)
- Report to the Central Registry (Lapor Keberadaan)
- tax card (NPWP)
- lead Indonesian license (SIM), only if you behave in Indonesia
The need for them is often overlooked , forgotten, or simply ignored, but they are absolutely essential. Ignorance is no excuse in the eyes of the law. In fact, there may be serious consequences for anyone who decides to flaunt the law of this great Republic.
A classic example is the single SIM, or driving license in Indonesia. At a recent meeting of the lunch, I asked the people around the table who behaves in Jakarta. Five of the six were drivers. Of these, one had a current SIM card, two licenses had expired, an avowed never bother to apply, and the last one has ever heard of a SIM (believe they could lead to a international license).
Many drivers in Jakarta believe that the absence of a current SIM card can be easily treated off the road. A small fine should solve the problem. Solved for the price of a couple of beers. However, it is a little known fact that if a driver has an accident, the fact that the license has expired (or even worse, never existed) can completely deny insurance.
This means that an ad can end up with a seriously damaged vehicle or involved in an unpleasant or fatal incident, and not having covered for the car or the support of insurers. It would be a discussion at ease with the Director-President the next morning! At best, it would be expensive. At worst, it could be catastrophic.
To move up quickly, another little known fact is that the humble SKLD (the foreign national police registration card) is a requirement of immigration. When someone gets the sought KITAS, by law, they must obtain a SKLD within 14 days. If not, he or she is in violation of the KITAS and they may have canceled the residence permit and be forced to leave the country. Furthermore, the promoter may be held responsible for this violation and can be fined Rp.55,000,000!
Ignorance of other civil registration and police can also lead the culprit in a number of awkward and costly problems that can be easily avoided. The list is too long to write here.
The message is loud and clear - if you ignore or neglect the importance of these lesser-known rules, you or your company (or both) seriously expose you to danger. There may be several years these problems could be solved by "negotiation". Today, it is simply not the case, or has become more difficult.
Make sure your "ducks are in a row" and get a agent all the documents you need to stay, work and to have a peaceful life in Indonesia remarkable.
Otherwise, wait for knocking ...