Work Permit Costs Indonesia 2026: Fee Breakdown

Q: Who pays for the work permit - employer or employee?

By law, the employer (sponsoring company) is responsible for all work permit costs including RPTKA, DKP-TKA, VITAS, and KITAS fees. In practice, some companies negotiate cost-sharing, but government fees are the employer's legal obligation.

Q: What is the DKP-TKA fee and how much is it?

DKP-TKA (Dana Kompensasi Penggunaan Tenaga Kerja Asing) is a monthly compensation fee of USD 100 per foreign worker, paid upfront for the permit duration. For a 1-year permit: USD 1,200. For 2 years: USD 2,400.

Q: Are work permit agent fees negotiable?

Yes. Agent fees vary significantly from IDR 10-25 million depending on the agent, visa type, and services included. Get quotes from multiple agents. Reputable agents provide itemized fee breakdowns separating government fees from service charges.

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Work Permit Costs in Indonesia 2026: Complete Fee Breakdown

Getting a work permit in Indonesia involves multiple fees. Here's exactly what you (or your employer) will pay.

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Permit Duration: 12 months (1 year)
Using Immigration Agent?: Yes
New company (first foreign worker)?: No

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DKP-TKA (12 months)Rp 19.200.000

KITAS FeeRp 2.000.000

VITAS FeeRp 1.500.000

STM + BiometricsRp 300.000

Agent Service FeeRp 15.000.000

New Company PremiumRp 0

Estimated total

USD equivalent: ~$2375

Rp 38.000.000

Fee Breakdown by Category

1. Government Fees

Government/Official Fees

Required payments to government

Feature	DKP-TKA Compensation fund	VITAS Fee Visa approval	KITAS Fee Stay permit	STM & Biometrics Processing fees
Amount	USD 100/month	IDR 1,500,000	IDR 2,000,000	IDR 300,000
Paid By	Employer	Employer/Worker	Employer/Worker	Employer/Worker
12-month Total	USD 1,200	~$95	~$125	~$20

DKP-TKA is the Big Cost

The USD 100/month compensation fund is the largest government fee. For a 2-year permit, that's USD 2,400 upfront, non-refundable.

2. Agent/Processing Fees

Most companies use immigration agents. Typical fees:

Service	Cost Range (IDR)	Notes
Full KITAS processing	15-25 million	All-inclusive
RPTKA only	5-8 million	If handling KITAS yourself
Extension processing	8-15 million	Simpler than new application
Rush processing	+30-50%	Not always possible

Agent Selection

Choose agents who: - Have clear pricing (no hidden fees) - Provide written service agreement - Have verifiable track record - Are responsive to questions

3. Hidden/Additional Costs

Don't forget these expenses:

Item	Estimated Cost	Notes
Document legalization	IDR 1-3 million	Degree, certificates
Translation	IDR 500k-1.5 million	If documents not in Indonesian
Photos	IDR 50-100k	Specific requirements
Medical check	IDR 500k-1 million	Sometimes required
Travel for biometrics	Varies	May need to visit specific office

Total Cost Scenarios

Total Cost Examples

Realistic budget for different situations

Feature	Employee (1 year) Company handles everything	Director (2 years) Own PT PMA	Extension (1 year) Existing KITAS
DKP-TKA	USD 1,200	USD 2,400	USD 1,200
Govt Fees	~IDR 4M	~IDR 4M	~IDR 3M
Agent	~IDR 18M	~IDR 25M	~IDR 12M
Total	~IDR 40M (~$2,500)	~IDR 68M (~$4,250)	~IDR 34M (~$2,100)

Who Pays?

Legally, the employer is responsible for most work permit costs. In practice:

Employer Usually Pays

DKP-TKA (mandatory employer obligation)
RPTKA processing
Agent fees

Often Negotiated

KITAS fees
Extension costs
Document preparation

Check Your Contract

Before accepting a job, clarify:

Who pays for initial work permit?
Who pays for extensions?
What happens if you leave early?
Are costs deducted from salary?

Get it in writing in your employment contract.

Saving Money

Tips to reduce costs:

Use company in-house - Some large companies have immigration staff
Multi-year permits - 2-year permits cost less per year than 1-year
Bundle with others - Agents may discount for multiple workers
Compare agents - Prices vary significantly
Prepare documents properly - Avoid re-processing fees

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Work Permit Costs in Indonesia 2026: Complete Fee Breakdown

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Work Permit Costs in Indonesia 2026: Complete Fee Breakdown

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Fee Breakdown by Category

1. Government Fees

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2. Agent/Processing Fees

3. Hidden/Additional Costs

Total Cost Scenarios

Total Cost Examples

Who Pays?

Employer Usually Pays

Often Negotiated

Saving Money

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