British Tourist Found Near Mengwi Badung
An English man has been found sleeping rough along Munggu Beach. Bali. The 64-year-old man, named as Michael Wilkinson, was...
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Immigration Updates New Normal Stay Permits
On 13th July 2020, the Directorate General of Immigration, Jhoni Ginting, issued a circular letter to adjust arrangements of emergency...
7,000 Foreigners Still Staying in Bali Urged to renew Visa or Go Home
The Directorate General of Immigration has announced that the Indonesian government has updated its immigration policy for foreigners. The new...
Immigration Office Awaits Approval to Track Foreigners
The Immigration Directorate General, Jhoni Ginting, is awaiting approval from President Joko Widodo to set in motion a surveillance system...
Update: Immigration Stay Permits During the New Normal
The Directorate General of Immigration Jhoni Ginting has signed a new circular letter under the Ministry of Law and Human...
Foreigners Who Beat Police Staying in Indonesia Illegally
The Jakarta Metropolitan Police have said that 11 foreign nationals involved in the beating of police officer don’t have residence...
Can My Foreign Spouse Enter Indonesia with an Expired Permit?
Many rules have been modified by the Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration during the COVID-19 pandemic. These modifications are rather...
Visit or Stay Visa Updates in Indonesia Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
In light of restrictions being eased in Indonesia to recover from the COVID-19 crisis and adapt to the “new normal”,...
Immigration Confirms Coronavirus Entrance Denials
The Directorate General of Immigration at the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights has rejected 239 foreign citizens wishing to...
Overstay Fees Cancelled for Some Visitors
A memo has been released limiting immigration services to prevent further spread of coronavirus in Indonesia. It’s from the Acting...
A New Chapter: Indonesians Bridging Ties to the U.S.
Although Indonesian migration to the United States is lower than U.S. bound immigration from other parts of Asia, the Indonesian...
Sukabumi Immigration Meets with Employers About Coronavirus
Executives and representatives of companies employing foreign workers in Sukabumi, West Java have been called by the district’s Immigration Office...
Malaysian Narcotics Convict Deported
The Class I Immigration Office of Tanjungpinang, Riau Islands, has deported a Malaysian citizen who is an ex-convict in...
The New Work and Stay Permit Procedure for Expatriates: An Update on the Implementation
In March 2018, the president issued Presidential Regulation 20/2018 concerning the use of foreign workers, which marked the start of...
Cypriot and EU Citizenship: Opportunities for Immigration to Europe and the US
Cypriot and EU Citizenship Nestled amongst the Eastern Mediterranean lies one of the warmest and most beautiful islands in Europe:...
British Woman Who Slapped Immigration Officer Sentenced to Six Months in Prison
The British woman who went viral for slapping an immigration officer was sentenced to six months in jail by an...
Bali Denies Entry for Passengers with Damaged Passports
Bali-bound passengers with damaged passports are being denied boarding in Australian airports because of new tighter restrictions and fines imposed...
Working in Indonesia with a Stay Permit Sponsored by a Spouse?
Foreigners wishing to work in Indonesia require a Foreign Manpower Utilisation Plan (RPTKA) and work permit (IMTA), which are issued...
Foreigners Detained For Fraud, Visa Violations
Soekarno Hatta International Aiport immigration officials detained several foreigners this week suspected of breaking the law during their stay in...
42 Foreigners Arrested for Immigration Violations in North Jakarta
As many as 42 Nigerian and Ugandan nationals have been arrested by the local authorities in North Jakarta for immigration...
47 Indonesians Face Deportation Under Strict Trump Immigration Policy
The fate of 47 deportation-bound Indonesian Christians in the US hangs in the balance as a judge handling the case...