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Indonesia: updated requirements on stay permits and visitor visas
Indonesia
November 23 2020
Indonesia is gradually relaxing its immigration restrictions to support the country s economic recovery amidst the pandemic. On 1 October 2020, the Minister of Law and Human Rights (MOLHR) issued Regulation No. 26 of 2020 (Regulation 26) which lifted the immigration restrictions in Regulation No. 11 of 2020 (Regulation 11). The MOLHR also launched an online visa application process to create a faster, easier and more transparent entry permit service.
Easing of Travel Restrictions
Previously, under Regulation 11, all foreign nationals were prohibited from entering or transiting in Indonesia with limited exception for those with valid permanent or limited stay permits (Visa Tinggal Terbatas or VITAS) (amongst others).