Documents for foreigners

Documents for foreigners

I read with interest your May 26, 1996 reports concerning "How
to apply for visa and stay permits" and "Work permits for
foreigners issued by several agencies." I am a bit confused,
however, on the following issues and would be pleased if you
could clarify to avoid any misperceptions.

* In his book Pedoman dasar perseroan terbatas, 1994 (Basic
guidelines for limited companies), lawyer IG. Rai Widjaya says
"foreigners who have worked for three years consecutively in
Indonesia can extend their work permit (IKTA) under the condition
they only leave Indonesia under an exit permit (EPO). Your report
indicates that a limited stay permit is valid for one year and
can be extended five times. Does it mean that the holder can
extend his stay permit until five years without having to leave
the country? Does it apply to the work permit extension?

Your report only covers a visa, stay permit and work permit.
Are these the only documents required for foreigners working in
Indonesia? or do they need other documents?

Your assistance will be highly appreciated.

J. LINGGADJAYA

Surabaya, East Java

Note: The articles aim to explain only the general process of
obtaining the documents. Anyone who needs more details is advised
to contact Hermantho R, spokesman for the Ministry of Manpower on
Jl. Gatot Subroto Kav. 51, Jakarta, on phone number (62 21)
5251292. Or A. Ghani, temporary spokesman to the Directorate
General of Immigration on Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. 8-9, Jakarta
12950 on phone number (62 21) 5225038.

-- Editor