{"id":37703,"date":"2025-08-06T23:51:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T15:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visa-indonesia.com\/?p=37703"},"modified":"2025-08-06T23:51:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T15:51:10","slug":"how-to-pay-dkp-tka-indonesia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visa-indonesia.com\/ms\/visas-and-regulations\/how-to-pay-dkp-tka-indonesia\/","title":{"rendered":"What is DKP-TKA, and How to Pay for It"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you want to hire a foreign worker in Indonesia, there\u2019s a special fee you need to know about. It\u2019s called DPKK<\/strong>, which stands for Dana Pengembangan Keahlian dan Keterampilan<\/em>. In English, that means Skill and Development Fund<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This fee helps the Indonesian government train local workers. It\u2019s a rule made by the Ministry of Manpower. Every company that hires a foreign worker must pay $100 each month for every person they hire<\/strong> from another country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The DPKK isn\u2019t optional. It\u2019s a required step if you want to get a legal work permit<\/strong> for your foreign employee. If you don\u2019t pay it, your worker can\u2019t get permission to work in Indonesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So if your company plans to bring in foreign talent, you\u2019ll need to understand how the DPKK works, when to pay it, and what happens if you miss a step. This guide will explain everything in a simple and clear way, so you can stay on the right track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legal & Official Context<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Lady<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This rule comes from Government Regulation (PP) No. 34 of 2021<\/strong>, which is the main law about hiring foreign workers in Indonesia. It\u2019s backed up by Minister of Manpower Regulation (Permenaker) No. 10 of 2018<\/strong>, which explains how to carry out the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what the law says in simple terms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • If a company wants to hire a foreign worker, it must first submit a work plan called RPTKA<\/strong> (Foreign Worker Placement Plan).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • But before the RPTKA can be approved, the company must pay the DKP-TKA<\/strong> fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • This fee is USD 100 per month per foreign worker<\/strong>, paid all at once for the entire work period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Only the employer<\/strong> pays this fee. The foreign worker never pays it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Once the fee is paid and confirmed, the Ministry of Manpower can move forward with approving the RPTKA<\/strong>. This step is super important, there\u2019s no more \u201cNotification Letter\u201d like there used to be<\/strong> under older rules. That part of the process has been removed under the new regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Also, the DKP-TKA isn\u2019t just a regular fee. It\u2019s part of what the government calls non-tax state revenue<\/strong>. The money goes into a national fund to support training programs for Indonesian workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Key Features & Fund Mechanics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \"Official<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Now that you know DKP-TKA (what most people still call DPKK) is a required fee under Indonesian labor law, let\u2019s break down how it actually works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udcb0 How Much Does It Cost?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The current rate is USD 100 per month per foreign worker<\/strong>.
    So if your company hires one foreign employee for 6 months, you\u2019ll need to pay USD 600 up front<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Depending on the worker’s stay, you can choose to pay for 6 months, 12 months, or the exact length of the work contract. But the full amount must be paid in advance<\/strong> before the work permit (notification) can be issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83c\udfe6 Where Does the Money Go?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    This fee is not a tax. It\u2019s a non-tax government revenue<\/strong> (called PNBP<\/em> in Indonesia) collected by the Ministry of Manpower. The money goes into a national fund to support training and skills development<\/strong> for Indonesian workers. So in a way, it helps balance out the hiring of foreigners by improving the local workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83e\uddfe What\u2019s It For?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The DKP-TKA payment is one of the key documents needed to get a valid work permit<\/strong>. Without proof of payment, your company won\u2019t be able to continue the application<\/strong> process. It\u2019s required before the Ministry of Manpower will issue the notification letter<\/strong>, which is the official document allowing a foreigner to legally work in Indonesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udc64 Who Pays It?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Always the employer<\/strong>.
    The foreign worker does not<\/strong> pay this fee.
    This rule is clearly stated in Permenaker No. 10 of 2018, Article 1, point 8<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When & How to Pay DPKK<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    \"Employer<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Once your company gets the RPTKA approval<\/strong> (that\u2019s the government\u2019s official permission to hire a foreign worker), the next step is to pay the DPKK<\/strong>, or more accurately, the DKP-TKA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You must pay this fee before<\/strong> the government issues the Notification Letter<\/strong>, which serves as the foreign worker\u2019s legal work permit. If you don\u2019t pay, the permit won\u2019t be issued. It\u2019s a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udd50 When to Pay<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • Immediately after your RPTKA is approved<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Before applying for the Notification Letter<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Paid upfront for the entire work period<\/strong> (usually 6 or 12 months)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Example: For a 12-month permit, you pay USD 1,200<\/strong> (12 \u00d7 $100) in one go.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      \ud83d\udcb3 How to Pay<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The process is straightforward:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \n
      1. Get the billing code<\/strong> from the Ministry of Manpower\u2019s online system after your RPTKA is approved.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Make the payment<\/strong> at an official government bank, usually Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI)<\/strong>, using the exact billing code and amount.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Save your proof of payment<\/strong> (you\u2019ll need to upload this).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Upload the proof<\/strong> through the Ministry of Manpower\u2019s TKA Online system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Wait for the system to validate it so you can proceed to the Notification stage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        \ud83d\udcce Required Documents for DPKK Payment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        To complete the payment and move forward, your company will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \n
        • \u2705 Approved RPTKA letter<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • \u2705 DPKK billing statement<\/strong> issued by the Ministry system<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • \u2705 Company\u2019s NPWP<\/strong> (tax number)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • \u2705 Payment receipt from the bank (BNI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • \u2705 Active company account on the TKA Online platform<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Copy of the foreign worker\u2019s passport<\/strong> (usually required for matching data)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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