List of Job Options for 2026 to be Filled in ID Cards

Indonesian residents recording their e-KTP are required to fill in the occupation column. Filling in the occupation column cannot be done arbitrarily. According to Ministry of Home Affairs Regulation No. 6 of 2026, ensure that the occupation column in population documents is not left blank or incorrectly written. The reason is that accurate data facilitates residents in accessing various government and banking services. Quoting from the Instagram post of the Directorate General of Population and Civil Registration of the Ministry of Home Affairs (@dukcapilkemendagri), here is the list of job types to be listed in population documents (e-KTP and Family Card). - Unemployed/Not Working - Housewife - Student/University Student - Retiree - Civil Servant (ASN) - Indonesian National Armed Forces - Indonesian National Police (POLRI) - Trade - Farmer/Planter - Livestock Farmer - Fisherman/Fisheries - Industry - Construction - Transportation - Private Employee - State-Owned Enterprise Employee - Regional State-Owned Enterprise Employee - Honorary Employee - Daily Labourer - Agricultural/Plantation Labourer - Fishery Labourer - Livestock Labourer - Domestic Helper - Barber - Electrician - Mason - Carpenter - Shoemaker - Welder/Blacksmith - Tailor - Dentist - Makeup Artist - Fashion Stylist - Hair Stylist - Mechanic - Artist - Healer - Midwife (Traditional) - Fashion Designer - Translator - Mosque Imam - Priest - Pastor - Journalist - Ustadz/Preacher - Chef - Event Promoter - Member of the House of Representatives (DPR-RI) - Member of the Regional Representative Council (DPD) - Member of the Audit Board of the Republic of Indonesia (BPK) - President - Vice President - Member of the Constitutional Court - Cabinet Member/Ministry - Ambassador/Head of Representation - Governor - Deputy Governor - Regent - Deputy Regent - Mayor - Deputy Mayor - Provincial House of Representatives Member (DPRD) - House of Representatives Member for Regency/City (DPRD) - Lecturer - Teacher - Pilot - Lawyer - Notary - Architect - Accountant - Consultant - Doctor - Midwife - Nurse - Pharmacist - Psychiatrist/Psychologist - Television Broadcaster - Radio Broadcaster - Sailor - Researcher - Driver - Broker - Paranormal - Trader - Village Official - Village Head - Nun - Entrepreneur - Artist - Athlete - Chef - Manager - Administrative Staff - Operator - Processing Worker, Craftsman - Technician - Assistant Expert - Shepherd - Bishop - Monk - Pandita - Pinandita - Bhikkhu - Xueshi - Wenshi - Jiaosheng Differences Between Indonesian Citizen (WNI) and Foreign National (WNA) ID Cards Based on official information from the Directorate General of Population and Civil Registration of the Ministry of Home Affairs, WNI and WNA ID cards have significant differences in design/physical form, validity period, and attached rights. Here are the details. 1. Physical Differences - WNI ID Card - WNI e-KTP has a predominantly blue design with the Garuda Pancasila emblem - WNI NIK consists of 16 fixed digits valid for life - WNI e-KTP is valid for life, unless there is a data change - WNA ID Card - WNA e-KTP is dominated by yellow colour with clear writing “Foreign National” - WNA NIK starts with a special code (e.g., ‘X’) adjusted to the country of origin - WNA e-KTP must be renewed according to the residence permit (1-5 years) 2. Differences in Rights and Obligations - WNI ID Card WNI e-KTP provides full rights such as: - Voting in General Elections - Owning property with ownership rights - Working in all sectors (including Civil Servants) - WNA ID Card WNA e-KTP has some limitations: - Not allowed to own land with ownership rights - Requires work permit to pursue a career - No political rights