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British citizen detained in Bali for abuse of stay permit
Archipelago 1 year ago

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British citizen detained in Bali for abuse of stay permit

The Denpasar Immigration Office in Bali detained a British citizen for illegally opening a motorbike rental business, despite only holding a visitor visa.
Dozen Vietnamese nationals arrested for alleged prostitution
Jakarta 1 year ago

Dozen Vietnamese nationals arrested for alleged prostitution

Immigration officials are investigating the criminal network behind the operation, aiming to identify the organizers who facilitated the women’s entry into the country and set up the prostitution ring.
Missing travel ban from law revision raises concern
Politics 1 year ago

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Missing travel ban from law revision raises concern

The newly passed Immigration Law revision has removed a travel ban provision that was ruled unconstitutional for restricting freedom of movement, particularly for persons of interest who had not been declared formal suspects of an open investigation, but some observers say this could make it easier for potential suspects to evade the law.
Diaspora welcomes new visa, but not the cost
Society 2 years ago

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Diaspora welcomes new visa, but not the cost

The diaspora visa, introduced by the Immigration Directorate General on Thursday, grants an immediate permit to stay in the country for five or 10 years for former Indonesian citizens.
New immigration chief told to streamline services
Society 3 years ago

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New immigration chief told to streamline services

Silmy Karim, a businessman with a track record of restructuring ailing state-owned enterprises, was inaugurated on Wednesday as the country’s new immigration director general.
Welcome, (rich) retirees!
Editorial 3 years ago

Welcome, (rich) retirees!

While not generally rich, many of the retirees living in Bali, Lombok, Jakarta and other places have lived in, loved and contributed for a long time to their country of choice.
Assault on Nigerian diplomat ‘isolated incident’, ministry says
World 4 years ago

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Assault on Nigerian diplomat ‘isolated incident’, ministry says

The altercation, captured in a video that went viral on social media earlier this week, prompted the West African nation to recall its ambassador and review its diplomatic ties with Jakarta.
Immigration to implement 10-year passport validity
News 5 years ago

Immigration to implement 10-year passport validity

Government Regulation (PP) No. 51/2020 on immigration stipulates that passports will be valid for 10 years.
Police under fire over alleged role in Djoko Tjandra's travel spree
National 5 years ago

Police under fire over alleged role in Djoko Tjandra's travel spree

Watchdogs and a lawmaker have urged the National Police to take stern action against police officers for allegedly helping fugitive and graft convict Djoko Soegiarto Tjandra travel across the country.
Immigration office awaits Jokowi's approval to track foreigners using QR codes
News 5 years ago

Immigration office awaits Jokowi's approval to track foreigners using QR codes

The Immigration Directorate General is waiting for President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s approval to launch a surveillance system it is developing to track foreigners in Indonesia.
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