How to renew Indonesia Foreign Domestic Worker KTKLN

KTKLN is basically an attempt to protect Indonesian who works in another country. One seemingly obvious benefit is the insurance. Why the operative word 'seemingly'? Because, in the event of the mishaps, it is quite unclear of what is the terms and conditions, as well as how to process the claim.

On some websites, there are some quotes that a worker who has been covered by insurance in the country of employment does not need to purchase the insurance bundled with the application. However, although I'm an indonesian myself, I am pessimistic that the officers there understand this ruling. Cost of the 'bundled' insurance is about 200 thousands rupiahs (about SGD 20-25). To me, I chose not to waste the energy on challenging the counter on this. 

If we are not aiming for the insurance coverage, why bother with this card? Well, for a very practical reason. Without this card, the FDW (my experience is with a FDW, so for simplicity all terms in this post will refer to FDW) will not be able to pass through imigration on her way out of Indonesia. How so? Before imigration, after check in, the FDW's passport need to get a special stamp at a special counter, which can only be obtained by showing the KTKLN.

How to process this?

1. A valid contract endorsed by the Indonesian embassy in Singapore. This contract is provided free of charge. Just bring employer IC, FDW passport and work permit to level 2 of the embassy. Employer and FDW must be present to sign the contract. I called this number to confirm : 67377422 (hint hint... Advisable for you to do so).

2. FDW passport

3. FDW work permit

*** get latest list of KTKLN offices in Indonesia when you do this. The list is ever changing, and believe me, there is no reliable list online available. I did try to find.

Where is the location? Please hold your breath... Unlike Singapore where everything is so convenient, there are only 38 locations in Indonesia to do this. For fourth most populated country in the world, believe me, this is very very scarce. For example, around Jakarta alone, there is only one office to do this. With the traffic jam and all, one shall prepare a day dedicated to get the card done.

Good luck :)