Immigration Partners with KPK to Improve Institutional Performance
The Directorate General of Immigration is collaborating with the Corruption Eradication Commission (Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi or KPK) to provide training...
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Immigration Officials Urge Caution Over Indonesia’s Proposed Visa-Free Expansion
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism believes expanding visa-free access could increase international arrivals and boost local economies, whereas immigration authorities...
Immigration Raises Alert as Middle East Airspace Closures Disrupt Flights
Immigration issues emergency stay permits and waives overstay fines as Middle East conflict disrupts Indonesia-bound flights. The Directorate General of...
Immigration Dismantles International Love-Scamming Syndicate in Tangerang, 27 Foreign Nationals Detained
Authorities have detained 27 foreign nationals as an effort to crack down on an international romance scam syndicate in Tangerang,...
Indonesia Implements World’s First ‘Seamless Corridor’ Immigration System
Indonesia leads the way with AI-powered immigration technology, revolutionising airport immigration for international arrivals. Indonesia has become the first country...
Immigration Launches ‘Global Citizenship of Indonesia’ to Assist Dual Citizenship Issues
The Directorate General of Immigration of the Indonesian Ministry of Immigration and Corrections has officially launched Global Citizenship of Indonesia...
Immigration Permit Service Now Available in Batang and Gresik SEZs, Supporting National Investment Acceleration
The Directorate General of Immigration inaugurated the Residence Permit and Immigration Information Service Unit in the Batang Industrial Zone (Industropolis)...
Mandatory Passenger Arrival Declaration via All Indonesia Application Effective 1st of October
Effective 1st of October 2025, every passenger arriving from overseas is required to complete the arrival declaration through the All...
Indonesian Immigration Arrests Three Australian Nationals Suspected in Bali Shooting Incident
Three Australian nationals have been named as suspects in a deadly shooting at a villa in Bali, with one victim...
Directorate General of Immigration Updates Visit Visa Regulations for Prospective Foreign Workers in Tryout Phase
New regulations limit C18 visa stay permits to 90 days without extension and restrict multiple applications with the same company...
Indonesian Government Reports 5,564 Foreigners Violated Immigration Laws Throughout 2024
Minister of Immigration and Correction Affairs, Agus Andrianto, stated that his department enforced immigration law against 5,564 foreign nationals who...
Indonesia Issues 471 Golden Visas in 2024 with Total Investment of Rp9 Trillion
Indonesia’s Golden Visa programme has attracted Rp9 trillion in investment thus far, offering long-term residence permits and exclusive benefits for...
Immigration Announces Updated Rules for Extending Visa on Arrival and Visit Visa
Indonesia’s immigration has introduced updated rules for extending Visa on Arrival (VoA) and Visit Visa for foreign nationals. The extension...
New Indonesian Immigration Laws Allow Officers Carrying Firearms and Changes in MERP
Director General of Immigration at the Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Silmy Karim, revealed that the reason immigration...
New Regulation Bans Foreigners with Passports Valid for Less Than Six Months from Entering Indonesia
The prohibition of foreign nationals with passports valid for less than six months from entering Indonesia is detailed in the...
Indonesian Immigration Launches Hotline to Report Foreigners’ Suspicious Activities
The WhatsApp hotline is available on weekdays (Monday to Friday), from 8 AM to 4 PM, with immigration officers standing...
Indonesian Immigration Officially Unveils a New Education Visa
The Directorate General of Immigration inaugurated the latest version of the education visa, on Thursday, 12th October 2023. This specific...
The Return of Foreign Tourists in Bali, September 2023
In September 2023, Bali experienced a surge in foreign visitors, with hundreds of thousands flocking to the island to unwind...
Immigration Law Strengthens
Head of the Immigration Office Class I Special Immigration Checkpoint Soekarno-Hatta Romi Yudianto has said that he continues to be...
Palestinian Foreigner Ran Through Surabaya Immigration Centre
The East Java Ministry of Law and Human Rights Regional Office detained a Palestinian visitor after a search for the...
Cilacap Deports 15 Foreigners in 2021
At least 18 foreign nationals faced immigration sanctions in the Cilacap Regency, of which 15 have been deported to their...