To be able to operate legally as an amateur radio operator in Indonesia, a person needs to become
a member of ORARI. The following are the requirements for applying for membership at ORARI:
- The applicant is an Indonesian citizen, with age of 14 years or older
- The applicant does not have any criminal records, as shown by a police clearance report
- The applicant already obtained the "Surat Keterangan Kecakapan Amatir Radio/SKKAR" (Amateur Radio Proficiency
letter)
- The applicant must complete and submit the application form
To obtain the SKKAR (Amateur Radio Proficiency letter), an applicant must meet the following requirements:
- The applicant is an Indonesian citizen, with age of 14 years or older
- The applicant must have passed the national exam for Amateur Radio proficiency, which is administered
by the government
Please contact us or your local ORARI office to find out about the national exam schedule. In general, the fees involved in getting a license, can be found here:
Guest Operator Permit for Foreign Operators for Short Term Stay, and
Reciprocal Licensing for Foreign Operators for Long Term Stay:
Foreign amateurs wishing to operate in Bali should read the Ministerial rule PERMEN17-2018 document article 22. This article provides rule on how foreign amateurs (including visitors) can operate in Indonesia. (The document is in Indonesian language only).
