All About STRA Registration for Foreign Architects in Indonesia

According to the prevailing laws in Indonesia, all architects wishing to practice legally must obtain a Surat Tanda Registrasi Arsitek (STRA) and a license. However, did you know that this requirement does not only apply to local architects? In fact, foreign architects who wish to practice their profession in Indonesia are also obligated to comply with this regulation. The process involves [...] Registered Foreign Architect ...an RFA (Registration for Foreign Architects) to obtain a special STRA for foreign architects. What are the steps involved? Here's the full explanation!

Why Are Foreign Architects Required to Register for RFA?

Foreign architects who wish to practice legally in Indonesia are required to register as RFAs to ensure that foreign professionals are truly competent in their field. This proof of competence supports the process of skill enhancement and knowledge exchange with Indonesian architects who already practice with STRAs, enabling them to contribute more significantly to the advancement of national development. 

Ultimately, this measure will enhance the professionalism of architects and maintain the credibility of the profession in the eyes of the public, ensuring that clients from the general community receive high-quality services.

Requirements for Registering as a Foreign Architect

So far, RFA registration with the Indonesian Architect Council is only available for ASEAN Architects, or architects from ASEAN member countries. For architects from other countries, the registration process will be regulated under new provisions in the future. 

To obtain a special STRA for Foreign Architects, an ASEAN Architect must meet several requirements: hold a valid ASEAN Architect registration, possess a valid passport, have a higher education degree in architecture or its equivalent, and a competency certificate as an architect from their home country. 

In addition, they must also provide details of a Supervising Architect or... Host Architect ...who is an Indonesian citizen with a valid STRA, who will accompany them. (Host Architect) ...while practicing in Indonesia. Furthermore, regarding architectural practice, prospective RFAs must also provide details of the architectural projects they will be working on in Indonesia.

Registration Steps for STRA for Foreign Architects

Here are the registration steps for RFA that apply to Foreign Architects

1. Creating an account on the DAI website

Foreign Architect STRA applicants can submit their registration online.onlineTo do so, they need to create an account on the official website of the Indonesian Architects Council with an active email address and phone number. This is because they must verify their account through a link sent to their email inboxemail After completing the account activation process, they can log into the DAI's dedicated RFA registration application using their registered account.

2. Filling out the form

After selecting the 'RFA Login' option and entering dashboard On the RFA registration page, STRA applicants for Foreign Architects can immediately fill out the provided form. In the form, they are required to include several details such as personal information, work history, educational background, architectural project details, and registration details of the Architect in their home country. In the next stage, they will also be asked to provide details of the Companion Architect's identity. (Host Architect).

3. Upload document

Besides filling out the registration form, Foreign Architects must also include supporting documents such as the ASEAN certificate ArchitectArchitect Registration Certificate or the Architect's competency certificate from their home country, passport, curriculum vitae (CV), graduation diploma from an Architecture program at a university, and others. After that, they can submit the registration form and wait until the Companion Architect (Host Architect) they listed approves the application

"4. Payment of the registration fee"

"Once the Companion Architect has approved the registration of the Foreign Architect, the applicant will receive a payment invoice in their inbox." email "They must settle the registration fee according to the amount listed there. To make the payment, the applicant can visit the 'Payment' menu, then 'Invoice' on the official DAI website and follow the steps provided."

5. Verification and Validation

The translation for that would be: "After settling the registration fee according to the details on the payment invoice, the Foreign Architect STRA application will be forwarded to the Central UPT for verification and validation. The Registration Committee of the Indonesian Architects Council will check the completeness and accuracy of the provided information. If there are no issues, the committee will recommend the application to the DAI Plenary Session. If the session approves the registration, the STRA for the Foreign Architect will be issued digitally."

"How long is the STRA for Foreign Architects valid?"

"The STRA for Foreign Architects is valid for 1 year, and before it expires, the holder can re-register to extend its validity. Therefore, RFA must ensure that their STRA remains valid in order to practice legally."

"STRA also applies to foreign architects who wish to practice in Indonesia to uphold professionalism and the ethical code of Architects. They can obtain it by following the registration steps mentioned above, starting with creating an account first." di halaman ini.