Foreign Internships

The regulatory framework for foreign internships was previously based on Minister of Labor and Transmigration Decision No. KEP 226/MEN/2003 as amended by Decision No. KEP 112/MEN/VII/2004 and Regulation No. PER 22/MEN/V/2006 is no longer appropriate for the conditions and needs of the foreign internship program that is conducted by the Indonesian government and other Indonesian organizations. The internship program in this Regulation is that defined in Article 25(3) of the Labor Law (Law No. 13 of 2003).

The organizations and institutions that may be involved in the foreign internship program include private training institutions, companies, government agencies, and educational organizations. The institutional requirements for each of the above are listed in separate articles. The requirements for individuals to participate in the foreign internship program are also listed. Generally, the minimum requirements are a senior high school education or the equivalent.

Permits are to be issued by the Director General and the permit is valid for 3 years and can be renewed for additional 3-year periods.

The internship program must satisfy a number of conditions, namely: a clear purpose for any internship and follow-up activities that are to be undertaken post-internship. This will require that there be a curriculum and syllabus developed to provide structure to the program and to stipulate the expected outcomes.

The Regulation also sets out the rights and obligations of those involved in the internship program such as the right to a stipend, insurance cover, and certification once the internship is complete, among others.

For those who have permits under the previous regulatory framework have 12 months to comply with the provisions of this Regulation.

The Regulation has been in force since 12 May 2008.