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What’s the ‘New Immigration Policy’? Introduced on November 1st 2023 in the Regulation of the Minister of Law and Human Rights No. 22 of 2023 on Visas and Stay Permits, new policy changes related to Shares within the framework of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regulations in Indonesia take into effect. This means that PT PMA that apply for ITAS will need to pay attention to the number of shares owned by foreign nationals (WNA) in its company structure.  What does the ‘New Immigration Policy’ entail? For Limited Stay Permit (ITAS) As well as some additional requirements that is applicable to PMA who wish to apply for a new application or extension of ITAS since November 1st 2023: For Permanent Resident Permit (ITAP) Aside from policy changes relating to the minimum shares value of Directors/Commissioners and shareholders without position, following the “New Immigration Policy” PMA is required to make changes to the share value and capital value in the Company Deed before a Notary. How long is the ‘New Immigration Policy’ transition period? All applications and extensions of ITAS PMA will follow the new policy effective as of January 1st 2025. Meanwhile, new applications and extensions of PMA ITAS for companies with the number of shares that are below 10 billion is temporarily allowed until December 31st 2024 with a period of stay that will only be granted following the visa owned.

Indonesia’s Ministry of Immigration officially added Panama, Guatemala and Macau to the list of Countries and Special Administrative Regions subject to Indonesia Visa on Arrival (VOA). The new regulation was announced through Circular Letter Number IMI-0133.GR.OI.OI Year 2023. At the moment this article is published, there are 92 countries eligible to use Indonesia Visa on Arrival. Prior to the regulation coming into effect, the Indonesian immigration ministry had granted permission to use visas on arrival gradually for 89 other countries. The most recent are Kenya and Rwanda in February 2023, joining Kazakhstan which has pocketed the Indonesian VOA eligibility in January. See the picture below to understand the complete list of countries subject to Visa on Arrival: About Indonesia visa on Arrival From the first quarter of 2022, the VOA scheme has helped simplify many nationals’ access to travel to Indonesia. As an alternative to a tourist visa, Visa on Arrival allows foreigners to stay for 30 days and is often regarded as the simplest entrance permission to obtain instantly upon arrival. This visa provides foreign nationals with an initial 30-day visa to Indonesia. The visa is also extendable for 30 days, granting a maximum stay of 60 days within the country. Applying for VOA is also easy. Foreigners can ask the Immigration officer or straight look for the BRI counter (Official Bank of Indonesia) upon their arrival and make the payment for the visa application on the spot.Furthermore, applying for a Visa on Arrival can also be done using an Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) through molina.immigration.go.id before leaving for Indonesia. Both the eVoA and VOA applications would not require a guarantor with a flexible payment gateway, using cash, credit/debit card with a Visa, Mastercard or JCB logo.To apply for a Visa on Arrival on the spot, we recommend you prepare IDR 500,000 IDR or USD 35 in cash as the best option. Stay longer in Indonesia using visa on Arrival Extension Questions are spreading around wondering if we could stay longer in Indonesia with a Visa on Arrival. Is it really possible?Initially, Indonesia Immigration provides another 30 days you can get after extending your VOA. The fee charged for a foreigner toextend their Indonesia VOA is 500,000 IDR. With the price, applicants still have to visit the immigration office 3 times to performseveral technical procedures before finally getting their visa extended.

Overview of the visa application process in Indonesia The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in various aspects of life, including travel and immigration procedures. Since 2021, Indonesian Immigration has issued several additional regulations regarding visas and residence permits for foreigners willing to enter the country. An online visa application scheme was released to accommodate the easy process of getting a visa to Indonesia. However, recent developments indicate that some services might undergo massive amendments. This article discusses the recent updates about upcoming visa regulations coming around the middle starter of 2023. Visa Online Onshore Disablement Visa Onshore is a way of applying for a visa that serves as a residence permit for foreigners already in Indonesian territory. Before the COVID-19 outbreak, the concept of visa online onshore application did not exist in Indonesia. These measures were to respond to the lockdown regulation, allowing individuals to apply for visas within Indonesia to repress international traffic in and out of the country. However, with the pandemic situation gradually improving and restrictions revoked, the immigration authorities have decided to deactivate the online process for the onshore visa application process. Immigration proposes to abolish the online onshore visa application policy that would require foreigners to continue the visa application process in their respective countries (offshore). Despite the changes in visa regulations, the option to change the status from B21 IA (visitor visa) to ITAS (Limited Stay Permit) will still be available. This process existed even before the pandemic and will continue to be a viable option for individuals who wish to extend their stay in Indonesia. Changes in Visa Health Requirements As we are slightly surpassing the pandemic situation, the need to provide additional documents such as vaccination certificates andhealth insurance is proposed to no longer be mandatory for visa applications. When will the regulations become effective? While the regulations have been proposed, it may take some time for the immigration authorities to update the other regulations accordingly. There may be a new circular issued by the immigration authorities in the near future. This circular could provide further guidance and updates on visa regulations, including any changes to the visa application process or requirements. Therefore, it is important to keep updated and stay on top of the Indonesian visa regulations. Check out our articles to understand the latest visa updates in Indonesia.