Government Passes Job Creation Law

Key Points

• The government passed a Job Creation Law that impacts visas and work permits for foreign nationals
• The law affects the Manpower Utilization Plan, work permits, and application procedures for visas and permits
• More preliminary work permit exemptions are added to the Manpower Utilization Plan
• The previous requirement for employers to obtain a work permit is eliminated
• The law changes biometric data retrieval and Limited Stay Permit application procedures
• Foreign nationals may enter Indonesia with a Visit Visa or Second Home Visa
• Some foreign nationals may now enter Indonesia on a visa without a guarantor
• Regulations in the Job Creation Law will be implemented over the next three months