{"id":109958,"date":"2025-09-11T12:29:58","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T12:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/guides\/?post_type=comparative_guide&#038;p=109958"},"modified":"2025-10-30T10:31:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T10:31:02","slug":"indonesia-corporate-immigration","status":"publish","type":"comparative_guide","link":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/guides\/chapter\/indonesia-corporate-immigration\/","title":{"rendered":"Indonesia: Corporate Immigration"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"template":"","class_list":["post-109958","comparative_guide","type-comparative_guide","status-publish","hentry","guides-corporate-immigration","jurisdictions-indonesia"],"acf":[],"appp":{"post_list":{"below_title":"<div class=\"guide-author-details\"><span class=\"guide-author\">Murzal &amp; Partners Law Firm<\/span><span class=\"guide-author-logo\"><img src=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/07\/New-MNP-Logo-high-resolution.jpg\"\/><\/span><\/div>"},"post_detail":{"above_title":"<div class=\"guide-author-details\"><span class=\"guide-author\">Murzal &amp; Partners Law Firm<\/span><span class=\"guide-author-logo\"><img src=\"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/guides\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2025\/07\/New-MNP-Logo-high-resolution.jpg\"\/><\/span><\/div>","below_title":"<span class=\"guide-intro\">This country specific Q&amp;A provides an overview of Corporate Immigration laws and regulations applicable in Indonesia<\/span><div class=\"guide-content\"><div class=\"filter\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Search questions and answers...\" class=\"filter-container__search-field\">\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<ol class=\"custom-counter\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What are the relevant government entities relating to immigration in your jurisdiction?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>The primary governmental authorities responsible for immigration affairs in Indonesia are:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"padding-left: 0\" type=\"a\">\n<li>The Ministry of Immigration and Corrections (in <em>Bahasa<\/em> Kementerian Imigrasi dan Pemasyarakatan Republik Indonesia or \u201c<strong>MOIC<\/strong>\u201d), established under Presidential Regulation No. 157 of 2024 on the MOIC (\u201c<strong>PR 157\/2024<\/strong>\u201d). Under PR 157\/2024, MOIC is empowered to supervise compliance to the immigration regulations as well as to carry out enforcement of immigration regulatory requirements. The empowerment includes the authority for MOIC to liaise with other government authorities in carrying out its function.<\/li>\n<li>Directorate General of Immigration (\u201c<strong>DGI<\/strong>\u201d) who is delegated the authority, by the virtue of PR 157\/2024, to formulate and execute policies and implementing regulations in the immigration sector.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Having laid out the above, it is key to understand that Indonesia\u2019s immigration legal framework touches different business sectors in the country and therefore involvement of governmental bodies notably with regards to immigration enforcement is not uncommon.<\/p>\n<p>For example, in the foreign investment sector, enforcement activities could involve the Ministry of Investment (also known as the Investment Coordinating Board, \u201c<strong>MOI<\/strong>\u201d) and\/or the Ministry of Manpower if the enforcement entails employment relationship.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What are the options available for sponsor-based employment in your jurisdiction and timelines involved in securing a work permit?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Government Regulation No. 34 of 2021 (\u201c<strong>GR 34\/2021<\/strong>\u201d) acknowledges the following schemes of sponsorship:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"padding-left: 0\" type=\"a\">\n<li>Direct employment \u2013 established primarily by the existence of the (i) employment contract, (ii) compensation in lieu of the job scope, and (iii) social security registration.<\/li>\n<li>Secondment \u2013 established primarily by the existence of the (i) engagement letter, and (ii) payment of secondment compensation to be made in Indonesia.<\/li>\n<li>Outsourcing \u2013 although rare, in some outsourcing arrangements, the party who is receiving the outsourced service(s) may provide a work permit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The end-to-end process of work permit application could take between 3 \u2013 6 weeks and largely depending on (i) readiness of the sponsor e.g., fulfilment of threshold to be eligible sponsor being the condition precedent for an application to be made, (ii) completeness of the application, and (ii) type of work\/stay permit to be secured.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What are the primary options available for unsponsored work and investment in your jurisdiction?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Similar to the neighbouring countries, Indonesian government does attempt to open its border for unsponsored stay permit notably through the following schemes:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"padding-left: 0\" type=\"a\">\n<li>Golden visa \u2013 Primarily governed by the Government Regulation No. 40 of 2023 on Types and Tariffs of Non-Tax State Revenue Applicable to the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, and the Directorate General of Immigration Circular IMI-0078.GR.01.01 of 2023, the Golden Visa is designed for high net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, or global investors looking for establishing substantial investment in Indonesia (at the minimum USD 350,000). Golden visa allows a stay for 5 \u2013 10 years, and could potentially be renewable.<\/li>\n<li>Investment visa \u2013 primarily governed by the Regulation of the Minister of Law and Human Rights No. 22 of 2023 on Visas and Stay Permits as well as MOI Regulation No. 4 of 2021, the investment visa is mainly designed to allow business founders to stay in Indonesia and assess the feasibility of their business models.<\/li>\n<li>Remote worker\/digital nomad visa\/E33G visa \u2013 invented during Covid-19 recovery period, the digital nomad visa is primarily governed by the Regulation of the Minister of Law and Human Rights No. 22 of 2023 on Visas and Stay Permits and the Directorate General of Immigration Circular IMI\u2011GR.01.01 issued in 2022 (\u201c<strong>Digital Nomad Visa Reg<\/strong>\u201d).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This type of visa waives tax requirements provided that the remote worker\u2019s compensation is paid outside of Indonesia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What are the requirements for becoming a sponsor of employment-based migrants and what are the role and reporting duties of sponsors?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>The Government Regulation Number 34 of 2021 on the Utilisation of Foreign Workers (<strong>GR 34\/2021<\/strong>) allows wide range of entities to be eligible to become an employment sponsor, amongst others:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"padding-left: 0\" type=\"a\">\n<li>Government institutions, foreign state representatives, and international organisations.<\/li>\n<li>Foreign representative offices.<\/li>\n<li>Limited liability companies\/business entities either foreign direct investment company or local investment company.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>As a general principle, MOIC and DGI possess the sole authority to determine the eligibility of an entity to be a sponsor. However, specifically for limited liability companies, as a rule of thumb, the company must not be categorised as small and\/or medium enterprise hence effectively only the companies meeting the following threshold to be eligible to be a sponsor:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"padding-left: 0\" type=\"a\">\n<li>Capital higher than IDR 10 billion (approx. 617k USD) as per BKPM Regulation No. 4 of 2021, Guidelines and Procedures for Risk-Based Business Licensing Services and Investment Facilities (\u201c<strong>MOI Reg 4\/2021<\/strong>\u201d); and\/or<\/li>\n<li>Net assets (excluding land and building) more than IDR 10 billion (approx. 617k USD) and annual sales turnover minimum IDR 50 billion (approx. 3 million USD) as per the Presidential Regulation No. 20 of 2018 regarding the Utilisation of Foreign Worker\/RPTKA (\u201c<strong>PR 20\/2018<\/strong>\u201d).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Minister of Law and Human Rights (\u201c<strong>MOLHR<\/strong>\u201d) Regulation No. 22 of 2023 (\u201c<strong>MOLHR Reg 22\/2023<\/strong>\u201d), notably Article 192 paragraph 1, imposes responsibility on the sponsor for the presence and activities of the foreign worker in Indonesia, and to comply with all reporting requirements. The reporting requirement encompasses approval of the Foreign Worker Utilisation Plan (in <em>Bahasa <\/em>\u2018Rencana Penggunaan Tenaga Kerja Asing\u2019) and reports of the foreign worker\u2019s residential address, civil status, and other details as requested by the immigration office from time to time.<\/p>\n<p>For completeness, the sponsor is also responsible for ensuring the appropriate training for both the foreign worker and Indonesian worker, primarily to ensure knowledge transfer, as well as repatriation of the foreign worker to his\/her home country following the end\/expiry of the employment contract and\/or the stay permit duration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Are applications filed electronically, or paper base? Is a physical visa\/work permit document issued or is an electronic approval issued?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>MOIC Circular Letter No. IMI-417.GR.01.01 of 2025 regarding the Adjustment of Immigration Residence Stay Permits (\u201c<strong>CL 2025<\/strong>\u201d), which came into effect on 29 May 2025, encourages all applications to be filed electronically through the Molina platform (evisa.imigrasi.go.id). Only certain exemptions are made available which are:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"padding-left: 0\" type=\"a\">\n<li>Elderly persons;<\/li>\n<li>Persons with disabilities;<\/li>\n<li>Pregnant or breastfeeding women;<\/li>\n<li>Emergency or force majeure situations;<\/li>\n<li>Other applicants requiring direct officer assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The visa\/permit document is electronically issued to the registered email address of the applicants. To date, the exemption to the electronic issuance is on a case by case basis by DGI.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Is an in-person attendance\/interview required as part of the visa\/work permit application process? Is an individual required to enrol their biometrics (digital photo, fingerprint scan) as part of the visa\/work permit process?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>CL 2025, imposes the requirement that regardless of whether the application is submitted online or via walk-in \u2013 to undergo in-person photo and interview session. For completeness this differs from the provisions under MOLHR Reg 22\/2023, which do not mandate interviews as part of the stay permit application process.<\/p>\n<p>Biometrics enrolment by individual is required at the point of visa\/stay permit issuance. There is no exemption to this requirement<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What persons qualify as dependants? Can dependants work based on their dependant visa status? Are there any restrictions?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Under Indonesian immigration laws, dependents are generally limited to the immediate family members of a foreign national holding a limited stay permit, such as stay permit issued under work arrangement. Specifically, Article 1 point 16 and Article 48 of MOLHR Reg 22\/2023 categorises the following individuals who may qualify as dependents:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"padding-left: 0\" type=\"a\">\n<li>Legal spouse;<\/li>\n<li>Children (biological, step, or adopted) under 18 years old and unmarried.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Dependents may reside in Indonesia under a family stay permit but are not permitted to engage in employment or income-generating activities while on this visa type. Article 189 of MOLHR Reg 22\/2023 expressly states that limited stay permit holders who are granted residence for family reunification are prohibited from working.<\/p>\n<p>Should a dependent wish to carry out work in Indonesia and being compensated in Indonesia, they must obtain an appropriate work visa and limited stay permit, sponsored by an eligible corporate sponsor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What is the general time frame and processes for obtaining permanent residence and citizenship for sponsored and unsponsored business-related immigration?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Indonesia\u2019s Immigration Laws do not have a traditional \u201cpermanent residence\u201d scheme akin to jurisdictions such as Thailand or Singapore. However, it offers conversion of the Limited Stay Permits (ITAS) to Permanent Stay Permits (ITAP) after 5 consecutive years of holding ITAS subject to any other conditions imposed by the DGI (e.g., applicant has no criminal record and continuous residence in Indonesia).<\/p>\n<p>Naturalisation in Indonesia is relatively restrictive and requires approval through Presidential Decision (in Bahasa \u201c<em>Keputusan Presiden<\/em>\u201d). Under Article 9 of Law No. 12 of 2006 on Citizenship, foreign nationals may apply for Indonesian citizenship after legally residing in Indonesia for at least 5 consecutive years, or 10 non-consecutive years, fluency in Bahasa Indonesia, no criminal record, sufficient knowledge of Indonesian history and culture as well as good financial standing.<\/p>\n<p>Once the application is approved, the foreign national must renounce his\/her original citizenship.<\/p>\n<p>The application should be made to the MOLHR and process may take 12\u201324 months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What productive type activities can a business visitor undertake and for how long?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>According to Article 81 paragraph (3) of Minister of Law and Human Rights Regulation No. 11 of 2024, the maximum duration of stay for business visitors is 60 (sixty) days.<\/p>\n<table style=\"font-size: 10px\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>Permitted activities<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"301\"><strong>Prohibited activities<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">Conducting business discussions<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">Physically selling goods or services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">Engaging in business meetings<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">Supervising production activities of manufacturers or vendors on a non-incidental basis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">Carrying out negotiations<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">Receiving compensation, wages, or any form of remuneration from individuals or entities in Indonesia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"301\">Signing business agreements, including but not limited to agreements related to offices, factories, or production sites<\/td>\n<td width=\"301\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Penalties for carrying out prohibited activities range from restriction to enter certain location, financial penalties, and ultimately deportation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Can remote work be carried out from your country?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Yes, the Digital Nomad Visa Reg does allow remote work to be carried out in Indonesia subject to the worker to secure the digital nomad visa\/E33G visa and tax requirements to be complied with (save for when compensation is paid outside of Indonesia).<\/p>\n<p>It must also be noted that the Digital Nomad Visa Reg requires that the employing party of the digital nomad visa holder to be non-Indonesian entity and not based in Indonesia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Are there any productive work \/ revenue generating activities that can be carried out as a visitor and without the need for a work permit? If so, what activities and for how long?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Aside from digital nomad scheme, in principle, visitors (under tourism visa) are prohibited from carrying out product work and\/or revenue generating activities.<\/p>\n<p>In our experience, most common forms of non-compliance are as follows:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"padding-left: 0\" type=\"a\">\n<li>Non-resident director without stay permit enters Indonesia to negotiate and\/or sign commercial contracts;<\/li>\n<li>Influencers make content in Indonesia based on brand deals with Indonesian brand.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Is there a remote work or nomad visa category in your jurisdiction? If not, how likely is it that this will be implemented in future?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Yes, please consider our responses in questions 4 and 11.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">How easy is it to switch visa categories\/jobs\/employer from within country? And\/or if made redundant, can the individual regularise their stay in another capacity and what is the timeframe allowable?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>In accordance with DGI Circular Letter No. IMI-941.GR.01.01 of 2024 concerning the Implementation of Immigration Stay Permit Stamps (\u201c<strong>CL 941-2024<\/strong>\u201d), any change to a foreign national\u2019s stay permit, type of employment, or employer while residing in Indonesia requires update to the foreign national\u2019s permit and must be processed online through Molina (evisa.imigrasi.go.id). Such updates must be submitted by the sponsor of the foreign national and new application of the subsequent stay permit to be made by the new sponsor.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, the process is relatively straightforward and complication is rarely encountered save for edge cases such as legal dispute or criminal records.<\/p>\n<p>In the scenario where the foreign national is made redundant, the stay permit will be terminated on the effective date of redundancy, and therefore the foreign national would be required to depart from Indonesia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What common issues or concerns may arise for employers under business immigration in your jurisdiction?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Common challenges largely arising from unawareness of the employer of the reporting obligation such as reporting of the change of residential address of the foreign nationals, reporting of change to the scope of activities of the foreign national, and reporting of foreign national visit to different provinces in Indonesia (e.g., visit to a manufacturing facility).<\/p>\n<p>These challenges could typically cause delay or prolonged process when renewing the stay permit of the foreign national. In certain cases, penalty could be imposed to the employer but this is uncommon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Is there a fast track process \/ certification that business can obtain to expedite visa \/ permit processing?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Indonesia does not have a general fast track system to expedite visa\/permit processing.<\/p>\n<p>For completeness, although not necessarily indicate fast track processing, Golden Visa applications are entitled to special facilities under Article 190 of MoLHR 22\/2023 being:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"padding-left: 0\" type=\"a\">\n<li>priority inspection lanes at Immigration Checkpoints designated by the Minister;<\/li>\n<li>priority service at Immigration Offices; and\/or<\/li>\n<li>priority service from other related government agencies or ministries based on cooperation agreements<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What are the recent trends, both political and social that have impacted (or are anticipated to impact) your jurisdiction with regard to immigration policy and law?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>In 2024\u20132025, Indonesia has demonstrated a strategic shift in immigration policy driven by economic, social and political considerations:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"padding-left: 0\" type=\"a\">\n<li>Investor-attraction and economic diplomacy: The Golden Visa programme, launched in July 2024, attracted almost 471 visas and roughly US\u202f$558\u202fmillion in foreign investment by year-end 2024. It signals a clear policy focus on incentivising quality, long-term foreign investment.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthening enforcement and immigration control: Enhanced penalties against visa overstays\u2014particularly in Bali, with potential entry bans of up to 20 years or life for serious breaches\u2014indicate tightening enforcement amid public concerns over illegal employment by visitors.<\/li>\n<li>Smart Immigration Governance (SIG) initiatives: Reinstatement of biometric requirements for stay-permit extensions from 21 May 2025 under Circular No. IMI-417.GR.01.01, requiring in-person attendance even in previously digital workflows, reflects a broader administrative tightening.<\/li>\n<li>Digitalisation and facilitation: New 5-year multiple\u202fentry visa (VKBP) for business and tourism purposes\u202fD1\/D2 index, online application availability, and expanded autogates at major airports align with improving user experience while balancing control.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These trends reveal Indonesia&#8217;s balancing act between economic openness and sovereignty\u2014encouraging investment and mobility, yet reinforcing enforcement and oversight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">How has the COVID-19 pandemic shaped current immigration landscape in your jurisdiction?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>The COVID-19 pandemic significantly influenced Indonesia\u2019s immigration framework, prompting the government to implement exceptional measures to manage cross-border mobility while safeguarding public health, amongst others:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"padding-left: 0\" type=\"a\">\n<li>Emergency Entry Ban and Automatic Stay Permits. On 2 April 2020, the Minister of Law and Human Rights issued Regulation No. 11 of 2020 on the Temporary Prohibition of Foreigners Entering Indonesian Territory (\u201c<strong>MoLHR Reg. 11\/2020<\/strong>\u201d). The regulation broadly suspended the entry of foreign nationals into Indonesia, subject to limited exemptions applicable for e.g., service and diplomatic visas, transport crew members, entry for humanitarian purposes. Further, in recognition of travel restrictions, Articles 4(1)\u2013(2) and 5(1)\u2013(2) of MoLHR Reg. 11\/2020 further provided for the automatic issuance of Emergency Stay Permits (in Bahasa known as Izin Tinggal Keadaan Terpaksa) to overstayed foreigners and holders of expired ITAS\/ITAP. These permits were granted without application or charge, ensuring legal stay continuity during the emergency period<\/li>\n<li>Transition to \u201cAdaptation to New Habits\u201d (New Normal Policy). As part of Indonesia\u2019s staged reopening, the Ministry issued MoLHR Regulation No. 26 of 2020 on Visas and Stay Permits during the Adaptation to New Habits (\u201cMoLHR Reg. 26\/2020\u201d) on 29 September 2020. The regulation reintroduced controlled entry of foreigners and permitted the extension of stay permits previously frozen under the emergency regime.<\/li>\n<li>Mandatory Online Application via E-Visa System. To reduce physical contact, Article 3(3) of MoLHR Reg. 26\/2020 mandated that all visa applications be submitted electronically. This led to the implementation of the Electronic Visa (E-Visa) system, enabling sponsors to apply remotely without visiting immigration offices or Indonesian missions abroad. Processing was capped at 30 days and designed to facilitate ease of entry.<\/li>\n<li>Additional Health Protocols. Sponsors were required to submit supplementary health-related documents as part of the visa application process, such as negative COVID-19 health certificate, written statement to comply with mandatory quarantine, consent for health monitoring, and insurance cover.<\/li>\n<li>Post-Pandemic Continuity. While the state of emergency has since been lifted, several procedural innovations from this period \u2014 particularly the E-Visa system and online stay permit extensions \u2014 have been retained as standard practice, representing a significant shift in Indonesia\u2019s immigration processing infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>These measures have modernised Indonesia\u2019s immigration system and are expected to support long-term efficiency and accessibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Are there any new and \/ or anticipated changes impacting immigration law and \/ or policy in your jurisdiction?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Yes, several notable developments have been implemented or announced:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"padding-left: 0\" type=\"a\">\n<li>Biometric reactivation: biometric data collection is now mandatory in stay-permit extensions for all visa\/STP categories (ITAS, ITK, investor visas, digital nomad, family stays, etc.) from 21 May 2025 onwards.<\/li>\n<li>Bridging Visa (Transitional Residence Permit) introduced in early 2024: allows current stay-permit holders to switch categories or renew permits without exit, valid for 60 days<strong>,<\/strong> non-extendable, avoiding penalties for minor timing gaps.<\/li>\n<li>Remote Worker \/ Digital Nomad Visa launched April 2025: annual residence permit renewable once, minimum income\/bank balance thresholds (e.g. USD 60k annual income, USD 2k balance), employer must be overseas; designed to attract highly skilled remote workers.<\/li>\n<li>Visa-on-arrival simplification: consolidation of multiple e-VoA indices into a single B1 index to streamline entry process, with autogate access for e-passport holders aged six and above at major ports in line with modernisation under SIG.<\/li>\n<li>Investor-visa eligibility tightened in Bali: thresholds for foreign-owned small businesses raised to capital of Rp\u202f10\u202fbillion (approx\u00a0USD\u202f640k), to protect local MSMEs; businesses under older thresholds must upgrade or risk revocation by Dec\u202f2024.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>No major legislative amendments have been formally announced beyond these, though dual citizenship proposals for those of Indonesian descent\u2014as flagged by a senior minister in 2024\u2014may emerge later depending on political developments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">How do you see technology developing and evolving to support immigration process in the future?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Indonesia\u2019s immigration system is undergoing a comprehensive digital transformation, and technology is expected to play an increasingly central role in shaping future policy implementation, risk management, and service delivery.<\/p>\n<p>Following the introduction of fully electronic visa applications through the <em>Molina<\/em> platform (evisa.imigrasi.go.id) as mandated by Circular Letter No. IMI-941.GR.01.01 of 2024, the Directorate General of Immigration (under the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections or <em>MOIC<\/em>) has signalled its continued commitment to innovation. These developments aim to reduce administrative burden, eliminate in-person processing, and improve processing times.<\/p>\n<p>Artificial intelligence (AI) has already been adopted in customer support and public communication functions, such as through the immigration website\u2019s integrated AI chatbot and FAQ system. Moving forward, AI is expected to play a more strategic role in areas such as document validation, automated decision-making, risk profiling, and fraud detection.<\/p>\n<p>The migration of core IT systems to cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS Cloud, following the 2023 cyberattack incident) illustrates the government&#8217;s prioritisation of digital resilience, scalability, and real-time service continuity. Cloud-backed systems also create opportunities for greater integration across ministries (e.g. labour, investment, national security), allowing for smarter and faster policy enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, Indonesia\u2019s immigration policy direction is firmly aligned with a data-driven and AI-enabled future, where efficiency, transparency, and security are enhanced through evolving technological capabilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What are the Right to Work requirements in your jurisdiction?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>In Indonesia, the right to work for foreign nationals involves clearance from both the Ministry of Immigration and Citizenship (MOIC) and the Ministry of Manpower.<\/p>\n<p>From the immigration side, Article 34 of MoLHR Regulation No. 22 of 2023 requires foreign nationals to submit standard documentation and obtain formal approval from the Ministry of Manpower. This inter-agency clearance ensures alignment between immigration and labour policy.<\/p>\n<p>While from the manpower side, under Article 6(1) of Ministry of Manpower Regulation No. 8 of 2021 (MOMR 8\/2021), employers must submit RPTKA. Foreign workers must meet specific criteria under Article 4 of the same regulation:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 0\">\n<li>Relevant educational qualifications;<\/li>\n<li>A minimum of 5 years\u2019 work experience or demonstrated competence in the field;<\/li>\n<li>A commitment to transfer knowledge to an Indonesian co-worker.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While immigration rules do not independently impose qualification thresholds, visa issuance is contingent upon manpower approval.<\/p>\n<p>Before a Limited Stay Visa (VITAS) is granted, the MOIC conducts a security and compliance review (Article 66(1)(c), MoLHR 22\/2023), which includes background checks, watchlist screening, and assessment of the sponsor.<\/p>\n<p>This integrated approach ensures that foreign nationals working in Indonesia meet both professional and legal standards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What are the types of civil and criminal penalties employers may face for non-compliance with immigration rules i.e. employing an individual who does not have the Right to Work?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Indonesia\u2019s manpower and immigration regulatory regimes adopt a dual-layer of enforcement structure. Employers hiring foreign nationals without proper authorisation may face administrative and ultimately criminal sanctions.<\/p>\n<p>a) Penalties under Manpower regulatory landscape<\/p>\n<p>Under the Ministry of Manpower Regulation No. 8 of 2021 as amended and\/or supplemented (\u201c<strong>MOMR 8\/2021<\/strong>\u201d), employing a foreign worker without an approved RPTKA or work permit triggers administrative sanctions, including:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 0\">\n<li>Fines: Imposed on the employer, calculated monthly based on the duration of the violation;<\/li>\n<li>Suspension of RPTKA approval process up to 3 months;<\/li>\n<li>Revocation of RPTKA: rendering the foreign worker ineligible to continue working in Indonesia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>b) Immigration regulation sanctions<\/p>\n<p>Under Articles 72\u201376 of MOLHR Reg 22\/2023, visa applications can be rejected or cancelled if manpower clearance is not secured or if information is falsified. Where a Limited Stay Permit (ITAS) was obtained based on incorrect or unqualified data, sanctions under Article 60 of MOIC Regulation 2\/2025 may include:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 0\">\n<li>Blacklisting or travel restrictions;<\/li>\n<li>Revocation of stay permit;<\/li>\n<li>Fines or overstay penalties; and\/or<\/li>\n<li>Deportation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>c) Criminal liability<\/p>\n<p>Sponsors who knowingly permit or fail to report foreign nationals conducting unauthorised activities may face criminal sanctions under Article 118 of MOLHR Reg 22\/2023:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 0\">\n<li>Imprisonment of up to 5 years; and\/or<\/li>\n<li>Fines of up to IDR 500,000,000 (approx. USD 30,600).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Are there labour market testing requirements in your jurisdiction and if so, what do they involve?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Yes, Indonesia\u2019s foreign worker regime requires a structured labour market justification process as reflected in the following:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"padding-left: 0\" type=\"a\">\n<li>Employers must submit RPTKA to the Ministry of Manpower, setting out job descriptions, qualifications, and justification that local talent is unavailable\u2014especially for managerial, specialized or technical roles permitted.<\/li>\n<li>Training and skills transfer obligation: employers must implement local training programmes and document progress; failure may lead to permit revocation or non-renewal of stay permit.<\/li>\n<li>Eligible job titles restricted: many general admin, HR, legal, sales roles are now reserved for Indonesian nationals, limiting foreign hires to genuinely specialised positions.<\/li>\n<li>The RPTKA approval typically precedes work permit (notification stage), ITAS application, and subsequent KITAS issuance; all integrated into online platforms to expedite but also strictly audit compliance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Are there quota requirements, restrictions or a cap on the numbers of foreign nationals hired per company in your jurisdiction?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Indonesia does not impose a fixed quota or numerical cap on the number of foreign nationals a company may hire. However, employment of foreign nationals is subject to qualification-based restrictions and position limitations as regulated under manpower laws.<\/p>\n<p>Under Article 4 paragraph 1 of GR 34\/2021, employers must prioritise Indonesian workers and may only hire foreign nationals for positions that:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 0\">\n<li>Cannot be filled by Indonesians; and<\/li>\n<li>Are not listed as prohibited roles for foreigners (as periodically published by the MOM, with the latest being Annex to Minister of Manpower Decree No. 228 of 2019).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Despite the above, it is key to note that in practice, MOM may solely determine (on a case by case basis) the number of foreign workers allowed depending on the company size, business activity, sector, and justification of the need of foreign expertise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Are there any exit procedures in your jurisdiction, if an individual is departing permanently?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Yes. Exit permit is required for foreign workers or foreign nationals residing in Indonesia to depart permanently. The application to exit permit must be done electronically through Molina system and the processes are prescribed under Article 145 paragraph 5 MOLHR 22\/2023.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Are there any requirements for medical certificates or vaccinations for your jurisdiction?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>After Covid-19 recovery period, the additional health protocol being medical certificate remains. For details please refer to our response under question 17.<\/p>\n<p>No compulsory requirement for vaccination or proof of vaccination although MOM or DGI may, under its sole discretion, request for proof of vaccination.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Are there any language requirements for your jurisdiction?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>There is no fluency requirement imposed to the foreign workers.<\/p>\n<p>Under Article 7 paragraph 2 GR 34\/2021 the employers are obliged to provide Indonesian language education and training to foreign workers employed for, at least, more than six (6) months.<\/p>\n<p>Failure to provide such language education and training exposes the employer to administrative sanctions being suspension of RPTKA approval.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What are the government costs associated with a typical employment based visa?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>The total government cost for an employment-based stay in Indonesia typically ranges from <strong>IDR 5,250,000 (approx. USD 325)<\/strong> for a 6-month period, up to significantly higher amounts for longer durations.<\/p>\n<p>Taking employment visa as an example, the following fees would apply to the foreign national although it might be agreed under the employment contract for the employer to borne the cost:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 0\">\n<li>Limited Stay Visa Fee: IDR 500,000 (approx. USD 30)<\/li>\n<li>Visa Verification Fee: IDR 2,000,000 (approx. USD 125)<\/li>\n<li>Limited Stay Permit (ITAS) \u2013 valid for up to 6 months: IDR 2,000,000 (approx. USD 125)<\/li>\n<li>Re-entry Permit \u2013 valid for up to 6 months: IDR 750,000 (approx. USD 45)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For completeness, under RPTKA employers are also required to pay a levy of USD 100 per month of employment for a minimum of 6 months assignment. The amount must be paid in full upfront.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Is a local contract of employment required in order to obtain a work based visa or work permit? Are there salary or other thresholds to be met by the migrant?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Yes, contract of employment is a key requirement for RPTKA to be issued which allowing visa to be applied for and processed.<\/p>\n<p>On national level, there is no minimum salary. However, on sectoral level such as oil and gas, the government body may impose certain minimum salary.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What are the maximum periods of stay for individuals on an employment based visa \/ work permit?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>There is no maximum periods of stay other than what is determine as the visa validity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Does your jurisdiction allow dual nationality?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>No, the foreign nationality must be renounced when a foreign national is acquiring Indonesian nationality. Please refer to our response in question 8 for further details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">What are the most positive aspects of your immigration system compared to the rest of the world?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Several features distinguish Indonesia\u2019s immigration system positively:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"padding-left: 0\" type=\"a\">\n<li>Investor\u2011oriented visa pathways: long\u2011term Golden Visas and investor KITAS permit 5\u201310\u2011year stays, encouraging high\u2011value investment and alignment with global mobility standards.<\/li>\n<li>Improved digitalisation: streamlined online filing of permit applications (e.g., through Molina), complemented by the auto-gates and self\u2011service platforms, deliver modern efficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Insistence on skills transfer and capacity building: embedding local workforce upskilling in sponsoring requirements incentivizes sustainable economic development.<\/li>\n<li>Flexible permit transitional tools: Bridging Visa enables intra\u2011country category switches without exit, reducing bureaucratic hardship.<\/li>\n<li>Balanced approach: policies such as biometric oversight coupled with facilitation underscore safeguards while enabling legitimate talent flows.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Together, these create a regulatory environment that is open yet structured, attractive to investors and skilled professionals, while mindful of national development goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Are you facing any challenges resulting from a shortage of skills. If yes, which skills?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Yes. Indonesia continues to face skills shortages in various key sectors:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"padding-left: 0\" type=\"a\">\n<li>According to official estimates, Indonesia missed out on <strong>4 million overseas job matches<\/strong> by May 2025, due to insufficient domestic capacity in roles such as <strong>hospitality\/service<\/strong>, <strong>elderly and disability caregiving<\/strong>, <strong>computer operation<\/strong>, <strong>mechanical technicians<\/strong>, and <strong>aviation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Meanwhile, fast-growing sectors such as <strong>digital economy<\/strong>, <strong>fintech<\/strong>, <strong>e-commerce<\/strong>, <strong>renewables<\/strong>, and <strong>education technology<\/strong> are driving demand for <strong>software developers<\/strong>, <strong>data analysts<\/strong>, <strong>digital marketing specialists<\/strong>, and <strong>renewable energy engineers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The overlap of unmet demand domestically and stringent restrictions on lower-skill migration means Indonesia continues to selectively rely on foreign talent for critical roles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"question-block filter-container__element\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"filter-container__match-html\">Are there any plans in place to address green skills and\/or to support transition to green economies\u2019?<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<button id=\"show-me\">+<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"question_answer filter-container__match-html\" style=\"display:none;\"><p>Planning and policy signals indicate growing attention to green-skills and sustainability:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"padding-left: 0\" type=\"a\">\n<li>Indonesia\u2019s <strong>Making Indonesia 4.0 initiative<\/strong> prioritises industrial upgrading and environmental sustainability; foreign expertise in <strong>renewable energy engineering<\/strong>, <strong>environmental science<\/strong>, and sustainable agriculture is actively sought.<\/li>\n<li>Investor visa thresholds and sectors under review (e.g. new capital investment zones) offer preferential treatment for <strong>green-energy projects<\/strong> and sustainable infrastructure. Though not yet codified in immigration law, these align with broader climate investment policy agendas.<\/li>\n<li>Comprehensive Immigration\u2013Investment Memoranda (such as under the EU\u2013Indonesia CEPA) emphasise sustainable development cooperation that could facilitate future immigration policy targeting green professionals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>While no dedicated green-skills visa exists yet, the framework and policy momentum suggest these sectors are primed for preferential access or bespoke immigration pathways in the near future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n<div class=\"word-count-hidden\" style=\"display:none;\">Estimated word count: <span class=\"word-count\">5289<\/span><\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/ol>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/twentyseventeen\/src\/jquery\/components\/filter-guides.js\" async><\/script><\/div>"}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comparative_guide\/109958","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comparative_guide"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/comparative_guide"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.legal500.com\/guides\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=109958"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}