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 . Even if it is ok , you still depend on your employer , who would be your sponsor/guarantor of your Work KITAS or Work KITAP .

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 check with 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 request on your behalf when you don't need a sponsor , for example for an investor Visa/KITAS/KITAP .