Understanding the Continuing Responsibilities of an Immigration Sponsor in Indonesia When a foreign worker’s employment relationship in Indonesia comes to an end, the employer’s obligations do not necessarily end at the same time as the employment relationship. The resignation or termination of a foreign worker raises a number of immigration matters that need to be […]
The APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) is an immigration facilitation scheme that enables business travellers and certain eligible categories of individuals to travel more conveniently to participating APEC economies. For ABTC holders, the card facilitates international business travel through streamlined immigration procedures and, for ABTC holders issued by certain participating APEC economies, may also serve
Foreign workers (Tenaga Kerja Asing or “TKA”) whose KITAS (Limited Stay Permit) for employment is undergoing an extension process need to carefully consider the status of their stay permit and re-entry permit before travelling outside Indonesia. Although employment regulations do not expressly prohibit foreign workers from leaving Indonesia while an extension is being processed, doing
A Calling Visa is a special visa framework applicable to nationals of certain countries that are considered to pose a higher level of immigration or security risk or otherwise require heightened scrutiny. Accordingly, the designation of such countries, as well as the application and issuance of visas to their nationals, are subject to a specific
Understanding the Boundary Between Investment Oversight and Operational Management Under Indonesia’s Immigration Framework Indonesia continues to be one of Southeast Asia’s leading destinations for foreign investment. Such investments span a wide range of strategic sectors, including manufacturing, technology, infrastructure, renewable energy, financial services, and the digital economy. As cross-border investment continues to grow, an increasing
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Understanding Immigration Compliance in Corporate Transactions in Indonesia Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become one of the primary strategies used by multinational corporations, private equity firms, strategic investors, and international business groups to expand their operations in Indonesia. In most M&A transactions, attention is typically focused on transaction structuring, legal due diligence, taxation, financial obligations,
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Understanding Immigration Sponsorship Withdrawal Under Indonesia’s Immigration Framework For foreign professionals, multinational corporations, foreign investors, and international employers operating in Indonesia, immigration sponsorship is one of the fundamental pillars of the country’s immigration system. Unlike certain jurisdictions where an individual’s immigration status may remain relatively independent from their employer or sponsor, many Indonesian immigration permits
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Indonesia’s Investment Environment Continues to Evolve Effective in early August 2026, the Indonesian Government has introduced higher government fees for trademark registration and renewal under Government Regulation No. 30 of 2026 (PP No. 30/2026). For general applicants, the adjustment represents a significant increase across all trademark services: Trademark filing increases from Rp 1,800,000 to
Beyond Relocation: Why Private Wealth Migration Requires Strategic Planning For high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), ultra-high-net-worth families (UHNWIs), family offices, and international investors, relocating across jurisdictions is rarely driven by immigration considerations alone. Residency decisions frequently intersect with broader strategic objectives involving wealth preservation, asset protection, succession planning, international taxation, business expansion, family governance, education, and long-term
Understanding Sponsor Responsibilities Under Indonesia’s Immigration Framework For multinational companies, foreign investment companies (PT PMA), and organizations employing foreign workers in Indonesia, acting as a sponsor for a foreign national is far more than an administrative requirement for obtaining a visa, work permit, or stay permit. Under Law No. 6 of 2011 on Immigration, as
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