Indonesia KITAS (Work Stay Permit)for 🇲🇹 Maltese citizens travelling to 🇮🇩 Indonesia

📋Required Documents8

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  Educational certificates (degree + transcripts, certified)
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  Employment contract with Indonesian employer
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  Health insurance covering Indonesia for full duration of permit
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  Passport-size photographs (white background)
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  Police clearance certificate from home country
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  RPTKA approval from Ministry of Manpower (Kemnaker)
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  Sponsor letter from Indonesian employer
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  Valid passport (minimum 18 months validity)

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Indonesia KITAS (Work Stay Permit), book an appointment at the nearest Indonesia embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 25 days. The government fee is IDR 1200000.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements at the official government portal before booking travel.

📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)

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  Professional licence or sector certification

  Conditional — required for regulated professions (doctor, engineer, lawyer)

🌐Why Maltese passport holders need a visa for Indonesia

Maltese citizens require a visa to enter Indonesia based on the current immigration requirements set by Indonesia's government. Maltese passport holders must apply through the Indonesia embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons Indonesia KITAS (Work Stay Permit) Applications Are Refused6

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  Employer without an approved RPTKA (Foreign Worker Utilisation Plan) for the role.
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  Job not on the list of positions open to foreign workers, or no qualifying local-hire/levy compliance.
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  Qualifications or experience not matching the sponsored position.
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  Incomplete or inconsistent sponsor and applicant documentation.
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  Passport with insufficient validity or a poor-quality scan/photograph.
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  Prior overstay or immigration violation in Indonesia.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

🔗More Indonesia Visa Options

• Indonesia Digital Nomad Visa (B211A) →
• Indonesia Retirement KITAS (Limited Stay Permit) →
• Indonesia Second Home Visa →
• Indonesia Tourist e-VOA →