Immigration to Regulate Misuse of Investor Visas and Stay Permits

The Directorate General of Immigration under the Ministry of Law and Human Rights is set to tighten regulations surrounding the misuse of investor visas and limited stay permits (ITAS). Director General Silmy Karim announced that the agency will adopt a more selective approach to issuing investor visas, with new capital participation requirements: Rp10 billion (approximately US$641,000) for ITAS and Rp15 billion (about US$962,000) for permanent stay permits (ITAP).

This change follows the previous lower threshold of Rp1 billion (US$64,000) and responds to updated investment regulations. Karim highlighted ongoing surveillance operations to prevent abuse of stay permits, citing a recent operation where 103 Taiwanese were apprehended for cybercrime while on investor visas. He emphasized the importance of compliance and integrity among foreign visitors and noted that the immigration agency is committed to enhancing both service and enforcement to improve the quality of foreigners entering Indonesia.

The Directorate General of Immigration of Indonesia is implementing stricter regulations to prevent the misuse of investor visas and limited stay permits (ITAS). Director General Silmy Karim announced that the criteria for obtaining these visas will be tightened to ensure compliance and integrity among foreign investors.

Under the new rules, the capital participation requirement for ITAS is set at Rp10 billion (about US$641,000), while permanent stay permits (ITAP) will require a minimum investment of Rp15 billion (approximately US$962,000). This marks a significant increase from the previous requirement of Rp1 billion (US$64,000) for ITAS.

These measures respond to regulatory changes outlined by the Investment Coordinating Board and aim to enhance the effectiveness of investment-related immigration policies. Karim highlighted ongoing monitoring efforts, particularly in popular tourist areas like Bali, to enforce compliance and deter misuse. Notably, recent operations led to the arrest of 103 Taiwanese nationals involved in cybercrime activities while on investor visas.

The immigration agency is committed to improving service quality while ensuring stringent oversight of foreign nationals residing in Indonesia.