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Are you an international student<\/strong><\/a> seeking to work in Indonesia? Do you want to know- Can an international student work in Indonesia? You have come to the right page! This blog covers everything you need to know about working in Indonesia. Understand whether you will be allowed to work while studying, is there a work visa? If so, what are its types? How can you apply for a work visa and more? <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Can an International Student Work in Indonesia? An Overiew<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

International students cannot work in Indonesia without a work permit. Indonesia is a country that wants international students to solely focus on their education <\/strong>while enrolled in a university. Therefore, with a student visa, you cannot work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that there is an alternative. You can work in Indonesia after completing your education. That is, with a work permit!<\/strong><\/a>  You can, therefore, stay in the country and work for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, if you have already completed your education in India you can apply for a work permit, work visa, and later a residence permit to work in Indonesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the Difference Between a Work Permit and a Work Visa?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is there an Indonesia Post Study Work Visa?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Can an international student work in Indonesia? No. International students cannot work in the country while studying. On top of that, you cannot apply for a post-study work permit. The reason? Indonesia does not issue post-study work visas. This means after you complete your studies you need to return to India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can apply for a work permit and work visa and travel to Indonesia<\/strong><\/a>. You also need a residence permit to stay in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are the top Universities in Indonesia you can enrol in<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Do I Get a Work Permit in Indonesia?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Can an international student work in Indonesia? No. To work in Indonesia you need to get a work permit. A work permit is the authorisation from the government allowing you to work. To get a work permit you need to get the following-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. An offer letter from the recongised employer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. A work contract<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. A passport copy,<\/strong> and passport-size photographs\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Proof of educational and work experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Work experience certificate\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Proof of health insurance from the employer\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. A health certificate\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The Indonesia work permit is called the IMTA. The employer applies for the IMTA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What is the Process of Obtaining an Indonesia Work Permit?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Can an international student work in Indonesia? No. You must get a work permit. The work permit application is as follows-<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. The employer gets approval from the government to hire a foreigner (RPTKA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. The employer issues an offer letter and gives a work contract\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Asks you to send the necessary documents\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. This applies to the IMTA on your behalf\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. You get your IMTA issued\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      What Type of Visa Do I Need to Work in Indonesia?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Can an international student work in Indonesia? No. International students cannot work while studying in the country. If you have already completed your education in Indonesia you can get a work visa<\/em><\/strong>. It is also called the Temporary Stay Visa (VITAS). It is important to know that a work visa can only be issued after you have obtained a work permit. There are different types of work visas issued for employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Watch this video to learn about Indonesia work visas and permits<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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