Have any teachers managed to get KITAP?

[komodosambal]

Hi everyone,

I've joined the forum because I have been an SMA teacher for 4 years on a KITAS (sekolah nasional bukan satuan pendidikan kerja sama / internasional). Eventually, I would like to become WNI.

However, the advice from agents is that it's unlikely I will be able to apply for a KITAP because I'm only in a teacher position. Usually a KITAP would be for those in higher positions in their organisations.

Has anyone been in this position, or does anyone have any advice?

Terima kasih sebelumnya.

 

[snpark]

So the experts have said no but you just want a 2nd opinion

What's your passport

 

[komodosambal]

The agent said unlikely, but if I'd like, they'll try to apply on my behalf. I'm not really after a second opinion, I'd like to know if anyone has tried to do it before, and what the result was.

Passport - AU

 

[snpark]

Problem is things have changed a lot many times very recently even this year several times

 

[jstar]

I’m not a teacher and someone in that position will tell me if I’m wrong, but I heard from WNA and agents the same thing:

Only people who are in executive functions, retirees, ex WNI and people married to Indonesian citizens, can get an ITAP.

Obviously after some (3 for most cases) years on an ITAS.

 

[marcus]

... the advice from agents is that it's unlikely I will be able to apply for a KITAP because I'm only in a teacher position. Usually a KITAP would be for those in higher positions in their organisations.

I know well about Immigration's Regulation but just a little about Work Regulation .
In relation to Immigration , it is possible to get a Work KITAP (see the rule below) .

In relation to the Government's Manpower Department , I don't know if your employer can get its ok for giving you a 5 years work contract .

I suggest you to first ask your employer if he/she can offer you the 5 years work contract & sponsor you for the 5 years Work KITAP . If he/she agrees , you or an agent can later ask the Manpower Department (maybe through https://tka-online.kemnaker.go.id/default.asp) .

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PP no.40 Year 2023 - free translation
Article 167
(l) An application to change the status of an ITAS to an ITAP shall be submitted ... to the Head of the Immigration Office ...
(2) Foreigners as referred to in paragraph (1) include:
a. clergy;
b. workers;
......
(3) The status of an ITAS becomes an ITAP for foreigners as referred to in paragraph (2) letters a to d provided that the foreigner in question has been in Indonesia for at least 3 consecutive years from the date the first ITAS was granted.
......

I would like to become WNI.

An easier way is to marry an Indonesian .

The agent said unlikely, but if I'd like, they'll try to apply on my behalf.

An agent can only apply on your behalf when you don't need a sponsor , for example for an investor Visa/KITAS/KITAP .

In your present situation (with Work KITAS) , the agent (if there is one) is/will be applying for Immigration processes on behalf of your employer .

 

[Dave70]

Eventually, I would like to become WNI.

You want to swap your AU passport for ID passport? Why, oh why?

 

[harryopal1]

I don't see komodosambal saying he is Australian. If he is and is looking to give up Australian citizenship this would seem a very unwise decision. At any stage in life I have always asked what is my fall back if things go spare. Long term there is losing pension and Medicare entitlements and easy access for medical or other reasons to return. One hopes that Indonesia weathers the uncertain economic problems created with the Middle East crisis but it is possible that things could turn ugly down the track. Indonesia does not allow dual citizenship so I find it hard to see advantages in becoming an Indonesian citizen.

 

[Balifrog]

You want to swap your AU passport for ID passport? Why, oh why?

"Love" ?

 

[Helpful Herbert]

One hopes that Indonesia weathers the uncertain economic problems created with the Middle East crisis but it is possible that things could turn ugly down the track. Indonesia does not allow dual citizenship so I find it hard to see advantages in becoming an Indonesian citizen.

Especially since the KITAP is such a good option