Indonesia•AsiaWork Visa (Type C312)
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-45 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Up to 1 year
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Single-entry short-term work visa for employment requiring a work permit. Now consolidated under E23 classification in 2025. Requires Indonesian employer sponsorship and labor ministry approval.
The C312 Work Visa is now consolidated under the E23 Work Visa classification as of 2025. This is the standard employment visa requiring a local employer to sponsor the applicant. The employer must obtain government approval for hiring foreign workers.
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Requirements
Personal
Education
Bachelor or higher
Professional
Experience
5+ years
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
6+ months validity
Educational certificates
Minimum high school diploma
Professional qualifications
Credentials and certifications
OptionalSponsor Documents
Employment contract
Detailed job offer and contract terms
Company registration
Business license, NPWP, articles of association
RPTKA application
Expatriate Placement Plan for Ministry of Manpower
Tax documents
Company tax returns and financial statements
Employee roster
Proof of minimum 10 Indonesian employees
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Advantages
- Legal work authorization in Indonesia
- Extendable for multiple years
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Family can apply for dependent visas
Considerations
- Requires employer sponsorship
- Complex multi-step process
- Employer must employ 10+ Indonesian staff
- Tied to specific employer
- Requires RPTKA labor ministry approval
Application Process
Secure job offer
Get written employment contract from Indonesian company
Employer files RPTKA
Company submits Expatriate Placement Plan to Ministry of Manpower
RPTKA approval
Ministry reviews and approves work permit request
Apply for VITAS
Apply for entry visa at Indonesian embassy in home country
Receive VITAS
Entry visa issued by embassy
Enter Indonesia
Present VITAS at port of entry
Convert to KITAS
Apply for Limited Stay Permit (KITAS) at immigration office
Application Forms
RPTKA Application
Work Visa Application
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