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The Indonesian government has launched a new remote worker visa.
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Additional Information: It is recommended that applicants have a passport that is valid for at least 18 months when applying to satisfy the passport validity requirement for a one-year limited stay permit which is 12 months.
BAL Analysis: The government is undertaking measures to create more accessible visa application options for eligible foreign nationals. The new visa is designed to attract more highly specialized workers and is a welcome change for those who qualify and wish to work remotely in Indonesia.
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The Indonesian government transitioned to a new e-visa website for all future visa applications.
Additional Information: The government launched a new electronic visa on arrival (e-VOA) platform in 2022. The e-VOA is designed for foreign nationals to complete applications pre-departure or during transit and includes online payment options. The government is undertaking measures to create more accessible visa application options.
BAL Analysis: The new website should benefit employees and employers by simplifying and expediting the visa process. Employers should re-register their existing online account into the new system as soon as possible. Visa processing delays may occur initially due to the transition to the new website.
IMPACT — MEDIUM
The Indonesian government announced that it has ended COVID-19 visa policies for those applying for certain visas and permits.
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Additional Information: Indonesian authorities have removed COVID-19 checkpoints at airports and seaports, and officials will no longer request proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
BAL Analysis: Indonesian authorities ended COVID-19 policies for some visa applications as the virus situation around the world has improved.
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The Indonesian government announced its mandatory annual reporting deadline for foreign nationals.
BAL Analysis: Employers are reminded to submit the Annual Manpower Report to the MOM as early as possible to avoid possible delays and complications.
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The Indonesian government recently introduced an electronic visa on arrival (e-VOA) for some foreign nationals.
Additional Information: The e-VOA differs from the recently relaunched Visa on Arrival in that it allows eligible foreign nationals to apply for the e-VOA before their departure to Indonesia. The regular VOA must be purchased by travelers upon arrival at the VOA counter before the immigration checkpoint.
The Indonesian government recently implemented an insurance requirement for employers hiring short-term foreign workers.
BAL Analysis: Indonesian authorities introduced the new ASTAKA insurance requirement to better protect short-term foreign workers’ rights while they live and work in Indonesia.
The Indonesian government recently announced that it will introduce a so-called second-home visa for investors.
BAL Analysis: The Indonesian government introduced the second-home visa to attract more foreign nationals to live in Indonesia.
IMPACT – MEDIUM
The Indonesian government has announced that it will reopen the Multiple Entry Business Visa (MEBV) program.
Additional Information: The MEBV is available to all nationalities; more information regarding the MEBV is available here.
BAL Analysis: The reopening of the MEBV is welcome news as the visa has been closed to applications since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The MEBV application is expected to be available within the next month.
The Indonesian government has resumed its Visa on Arrival program and relaxed COVID-19 entry rules.
Additional Information: Travelers who are fully vaccinated no longer have to take a PCR test upon arrival or have COVID-19 insurance coverage to enter the country. Travelers who are not fully vaccinated must take a PCR test upon arrival and wait for a negative result at a designated hotel.
BAL Analysis: Foreign nationals who plan to use the Visa on Arrival program should check with local immigration authorities before traveling to Indonesia as some do not allow Visa on Arrival travelers to participate in business meetings. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.
The Indonesian government has announced that it will implement new health insurance requirements for employers hiring short-term foreign workers.
Additional Information: More information regarding the new insurance requirement for short-term foreign workers is available here.
BAL Analysis: Indonesian employers should note the additional steps they will need to complete when hiring short-term foreign workers and adjust their budgets as needed to account for the insurance premiums. BAL will provide more information regarding the insurance requirements once an implementation date is set.