Regulations for Japanese Internship Participants

🏢 1. Legal Basis of the Japanese Internship Program
The Technical Intern Training Program is implemented based on:

• Law No. 18 of 2017 concerning the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers.

• Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between the Governments of Indonesia and Japan.

• Technical Intern Training Act in Japan.

• Regulations of the Indonesian Ministry of Manpower and the Organization for Technical Intern Training (OTIT) in Japan.

👤 2. Objectives of the Program

• To provide opportunities for Indonesian citizens to learn Japanese technology, skills, and work ethics.

• To enhance participants’ technical abilities for future contributions upon returning to Indonesia.

• To strengthen human resource cooperation between Indonesia and Japan.

🧳 3. Participant Requirements

• Indonesian citizen aged 18–30 years.

• Physically and mentally healthy.

• No criminal record.

• Pass administrative screening, ability tests, interviews, and pre-departure training.

• Sign internship contracts and agreements with the sending organization.

💼 4. Participant Rights

• Receive technical training according to the job field.

• Receive wages according to Japan’s minimum standard.

• Receive housing and health insurance facilities.

• Receive legal protection from OTIT and supervisory organizations.

• Have the opportunity to extend the training period based on performance.

⚙️ 5. Participant Obligations

• Comply with all work regulations, Japanese laws, and training contracts.

• Maintain discipline, ethics, and the good name of Indonesia and the sending organization.

• Avoid illegal acts such as running away, changing workplaces without permission, or committing crimes.

• Participate in all training and skill evaluation activities.

• Report to relevant authorities if facing problems at the workplace.

🕒 6. Program Duration

• Level I (First Year): Basic training and work adaptation.

• Level II–III (Second to Fifth Year): Advanced training and professional skill improvement.

• Total duration: up to 5 years, depending on passing Japan’s National Skill Test (技能検定).

🏠 7. Facilities and Protection

• Health insurance, labor insurance, and Japan’s national pension.

• Housing and consultation support from the Supervising Organization (監理団体).

• Assistance from OTIT Support Centers for participants in difficulty.

⚖️ 8. Sanctions for Violations
Participants violating the regulations may receive:

• Official warning or reprimand.

• Deduction of allowances.

• Early repatriation to Indonesia before contract completion.

• Legal reporting if proven to commit crimes.

🇯🇵 9. Post-Training (帰国後の支援)
After returning to Indonesia, participants:

• Are encouraged to work in related industries.

• May start businesses or continue careers domestically.

• Are entitled to receive certificates of completion and skill assessments from Japan.

📋 10. Involved Institutions

• Sending Organization (LPK): Handles training, documents, and participant assistance.

• Supervising Organization (監理団体): Oversees internship implementation in Japan.

• Accepting Company (受入企業): Provides on-the-job training according to the contract.

• OTIT (Organization for Technical Intern Training): Official Japanese government body overseeing the entire program.