Guide: Getting an Apostille for Indonesia (KITAS and Corporate Work Visas)

Navigating Legalisation: Australian Documents for Indonesia (KITAS and Corporate Work Visas)

Relocating to Indonesia for a corporate posting or starting a business venture is an exciting endeavor. If you are an Australian citizen applying for a Temporary Stay Permit (KITAS) or a Corporate Work Visa, the Indonesian authorities mandate that your foreign documents be officially verified before they are accepted.

Which Documents Do You Need?

While specific requirements depend on your exact visa type (e.g., Investor KITAS, Working KITAS, Dependent KITAS), commonly requested Australian documents include:

• University Degrees and Transcripts: Crucial to demonstrate the skills and qualifications necessary for the specific role you are filling in Indonesia.
• AFP Police Checks: Often required to prove good character.
• Marriage Certificates: Required if your spouse is applying for a Dependent KITAS.
• Birth Certificates: Necessary for dependent children moving with you.

Apostille vs. Legalisation: The Recent Change in Indonesia

Historically, legalising documents for Indonesia was a complex, multi-step process involving the Indonesian Embassy. However, there has been a major and welcome change!

Indonesia officially joined the Hague Apostille Convention, which entered into force in June 2022.

For Australian citizens in 2026, this means you no longer need full embassy legalisation for your documents to be valid in Indonesia. A single DFAT Apostille Certificate is now sufficient. However, private documents (like university degrees and transcripts) still must be verified by an Australian Notary Public before DFAT will issue the Apostille.

Simplify the Process with MyApostille.com.au

Even though the process has been simplified by Indonesia joining the Apostille Convention, navigating DFAT and Notary requirements can still be confusing and time-consuming.

At MyApostille.com.au, we manage the entire process from start to finish. David Coleman, Notary Public in Sydney, has extensive experience in notarising corporate and personal documents and securing the required DFAT Apostille for use in Indonesia.

Let us take the stress out of your KITAS application. Contact MyApostille.com.au today to ensure your documents are perfectly prepared for your move to Indonesia.