Republik Indonesia.
Archipelago Republic

Visa Types for Work & Residence

KITAS Work Permit Requirements LT

Personal Income Tax (PPh Pasal 21) ALL

Tax residency is triggered by 183 days in a calendar year. Non-residents pay a flat 20% on Indonesia-source income. Residents pay progressive rates: 5% (up to IDR 60M) → 15% → 25% → 30% → 35% (above IDR 5B). Non-taxable income (PTKP): IDR 54,000,000/year for a single individual, increasing with spouse and dependents. Employer tax withholding is mandatory; remitted monthly to the tax authority (Direktorat Jenderal Pajak).

Other Taxes & Compliance MT LT

VAT (PPN): 11% standard rate on goods and services. Land/Property Tax (PBB): 0.1–0.3% on assessed property value. Annual Tax Return (SPT): due by March 31 following the fiscal year. NPWP (Tax ID Number) is required for employment and most formal financial transactions; obtained from Directorate General of Taxes. Currency: 1 USD ≈ IDR 15,000–16,500 (2026 range). Remittance of foreign income transfers requires documentation.

Employment Contracts & Standards ALL

Termination & Severance MT LT

Probation: 1–3 months, extendable once. Notice period: 30 days minimum (employee or employer). Severance calculation is based on tenure: scales from 1 month salary for <1 year to 9 months salary for 8+ years. Strong employee protections; employers must follow prescribed dismissal procedures.

BPJS Kesehatan (National Health Insurance) ALL

Mandatory for all formal workers within 30 days of employment. Premium: 4% employee + 4% employer of basic salary. Coverage: primary care, referral hospital care, emergency, maternity, and family coverage. Tiered system: community health centers (Puskesmas) → secondary hospitals → tertiary referral centers. Jakarta has modern private facilities; Siloam, RS Pondok Indah, and Mayapada networks offer international-standard care. Public system cheaper; private 2–5x cost for enhanced service.

Private & Supplementary Insurance MT LT

Many expats carry supplementary private insurance from Allianz, AXA, or Mandiri Inhealth for faster access, English-speaking doctors, and private hospital coverage. Recommended vaccinations: Hepatitis A/B, Typhoid, Japanese Encephalitis, Dengue awareness. Tap water not potable; bottled/filtered water essential. Jakarta air quality frequently elevated; masks recommended during dry season.

BPJS Ketenagakerjaan ALL

Pension & Retirement LT

Retirement age: 56 years (women) or 65 years (men); flexible schemes available. Pension fund contribution: typically 1–3% employee + 5–8% employer; varies by scheme. Defined contribution (DC) based on accumulated balance. After leaving Indonesia, foreign workers can typically withdraw accumulated pension and employment insurance savings.

Shipping & Customs MT LT

Personal effects are generally duty-free if declared properly; allow 4–8 weeks. Use international movers with Indonesian customs experience (Crown Relocations, Asian Tigers, Santa Fe Relocation). Restricted items: alcohol (limited quantity), certain medicines, and electronics above threshold values; narcotics and firearms are absolutely prohibited. Customs clearance typically takes 3–7 days.

Housing Neighborhoods LT

Transport & Vehicles ALL

Public transport: MRT (metro, 2 lines), Transjakarta BRT buses, and regular buses are cheap but crowded. Ride-sharing (Grab, Gojek) is the standard for expats: convenient, affordable, and safe. Car ownership involves luxury import taxes (75–300%); vehicles are expensive. Driving is left-side (same as UK/Australia); International Driving Permit required. Traffic congestion is severe during peak hours (7:00–9:00, 17:00–19:00). Motorcycles (ojek) via Gojek are fast but carry higher accident risk.

International Schools LT

Major international schools: Jakarta International School (JIS), British School Jakarta, Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS). Annual fees: IDR 300M–600M+ (approximately USD 18K–36K+). Apply 6–12 months ahead; entrance exams required; waiting lists are common. Most schools follow US, UK, or IB curricula.