Published: 15.10.2026

• 2026-10-15Cianjur deports 11 foreigners for immigration violations

  Cianjur Immigration Office deported 11 foreigners between January and September 2026. Violations included overstays of more than 60 days, fictitious sponsors, forged documents and breaches of stay-permit conditions.

• 2026-10-14Indonesia develops unlimited residence permit for people with strong ties to the country

  Indonesia’s immigration authorities are developing a Global Citizenship of Indonesia scheme for foreigners with family, historical or other strong ties to the country. The initiative is described as providing broad or unlimited residence rights while Indonesia continues to prohibit dual citizenship; parliament is also prioritizing a citizenship-law revision.

• 2026-10-13Bali Immigration Deports Nigerian National for Overstaying

  Bali Immigration deported a Nigerian national who overstayed by 93 days. The office also proposed placing the individual on an entry-ban list, with the final decision to be made by the Directorate General of Immigration.

• 2026-10-08Balikpapan deported nine foreigners for immigration violations

  From January to October 2026, Balikpapan immigration authorities deported nine foreigners for activities inconsistent with the declared purpose of their visas or residence permits, as well as for overstaying. Authorities are checking foreigners’ documents and activities to ensure compliance with permit conditions.

• 2026-09-24Indonesia Tightens Oversight of Visa Conditions and Length of Stay

  Indonesian visas and stay permits must match the visitor’s actual purpose of stay; working on a tourist visa is prohibited. Overstay is subject to a fine of IDR 1,000,000 per day, while overstays of 60 days or more may lead to deportation and a re-entry ban.

• 2026-09-24Indonesian Naturalization Requires Long-Term Residence and Renunciation of Previous Citizenship

  Naturalization requires five years of continuous or ten years of cumulative lawful residence, and adult applicants must renounce their previous citizenship. Indonesia does not provide full dual citizenship for adults, and investment alone does not shorten the statutory residence period.

• 2026-09-24Indonesia Requires Arrivals to Complete the All Indonesia Declaration

  International arrivals to Indonesia must complete the unified digital All Indonesia declaration. Sources state that the form should be submitted in advance, within three days before arrival or travel.

• 2026-09-08Indonesia Requires In-Person Immigration Office Visits to Extend Stay Permits

  Since May 29, 2025, applicants extending stay permits—including tourist visas, e-VoA and KITAS—must visit an immigration office in person. Applications are still submitted through the electronic portal, followed by photograph capture and an interview.

• 2026-09-03Russian Nationals Continue to Face Card and International Transfer Restrictions in Indonesia

  According to the sources, Mir cards are not accepted in Indonesia, and direct SWIFT transfers from sanctioned Russian banks do not go through. UnionPay is described as unreliable, making it important for people relocating to Indonesia to arrange an alternative funding channel and a local bank account in advance.

• 2026-08-13Indonesia reviews rules for foreign digital nomads

  Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration is working with tax and other authorities to review work visas and possible tax rules for foreign remote workers. The review addresses permit compliance, taxation, and oversight of digital nomad activity.

• 2026-08-12Indonesia Explains Entry of Israeli Nationals Through Third Countries

  Visa applications by Israeli nationals undergo verification involving several government bodies, including foreign-policy and security agencies. Immigration also reported that some Israeli nationals entered using third-country passports whose holders were eligible under the applicable visa arrangements.

• 2026-08-07Indonesian Long-Stay Visas Do Not Always Grant Resident or Work Status

  D1 and D12 visas allow extended stays in Indonesia but do not convert into a KITAS or grant the right to work in the country. Living, remote work, employment, or investment requires a separate KITAS route with its own eligibility requirements.

• 2026-07-30Humanitarian status in Indonesia does not guarantee a path to permanent residence or citizenship

  The source notes that a humanitarian visa or international protection status does not always lead to permanent residence or Indonesian citizenship. This status should be distinguished from migration routes specifically designed for long-term residence.

• 2026-07-27Indonesia Deports Three Foreigners for Violating Visa Conditions

  Indonesian authorities deported three foreigners for activities inconsistent with their visa conditions. The reported violations included installing industrial machinery and training employees, as well as creating content for payment or perks; all three were blacklisted from re-entering Indonesia.

• 2026-07-24Indonesia Bans Two Foreign Organizers from Re-entering the Country

  Indonesia’s immigration authorities imposed entry bans on two Dutch nationals who organized the Entourage Run event in Bali. One held an employment ITAS and the other an investor ITAS; authorities said the event allegedly exceeded the activities permitted under their stay permits.

• 2026-07-21Indonesia Advances International Financial Center Bill with Immigration Incentives

  Indonesia’s proposed PFII international financial center would include golden visas, streamlined immigration procedures, and simplified residency permits. After completing the first stage of consideration, the bill is expected to proceed to a parliamentary vote.

• 2026-07-20Financial-center bill proposes streamlined visas and residence permits for investors

  A bill establishing the Indonesian International Financial Center proposes golden visas, streamlined immigration procedures, and simplified residence permits for foreign investors. After completing committee-level discussions, the bill is expected to proceed to a plenary vote in parliament.

• 2026-07-12Indonesia Cuts Visa-Free Entry by 87% and Tightens Oversight of Foreigners

  Indonesia’s immigration authorities reduced visa-free entry by 87% and strengthened screening of foreign nationals. In the first half of 2026, authorities cancelled residence permits and deported 3,260 violators, while issuing 23,082 limited-stay permits and 3,330 permanent-stay permits.

• 2026-07-05Bali Deports 342 Foreign Nationals for Immigration Violations

  Bali immigration authorities reported deporting 342 foreign nationals between January and June 2026. The most common violations involved misuse of residence permits and overstaying, while re-entry bans may also be imposed in such cases.

• 2026-06-14Foreigners Usually Need a Residence Permit to Open a Full Indonesian Bank Account

  Indonesian banks generally require foreigners to have a KITAS or KITAP, a local address, and sometimes an NPWP tax number. Tourists and short-stay visa holders generally cannot rely on being able to open a full local account, although some banks may assess applications individually.

• 2026-05-29Indonesia’s investment visas provide residence for up to 10 years

  According to the source, an investment of about USD 62,800 provides a two-year residence permit. Investments of USD 2.5 million and USD 5 million are linked to golden visas valid for five and ten years respectively.

• 2026-05-21Indonesia Has Issued 1,274 Golden Visas Since 2024

  Indonesia’s immigration authorities had issued 1,274 Golden Visas as of May 18, linked to investment realization of IDR 52.1 trillion. The Golden Visa allows foreigners to stay in Indonesia for five to 10 years and covers categories including investors, second-home visa holders, former Indonesian citizens, and their descendants.

• 2026-05-08Indonesia considers reviewing visa-free access over scam-related abuses

  Indonesia’s immigration authorities are considering reviewing visa-free access for certain countries after foreigners were found using stay permits to work in scam operations. The authorities first plan to strengthen screening and intelligence controls at land, sea and air entry points.

• 2026-04-13VITAS and ITAS visas: residence periods and rules for foreign workers in Indonesia

  A work-related VITAS is valid for up to 12 months and is followed by an ITAS that includes multiple re-entry permission. A work ITAS may be renewed up to five times, allowing a maximum stay of six years; family members can apply after the main applicant obtains a VITAS.

• 2026-02-27Indonesia Introduces Long-Term Residence Pathways for Former Citizens and Descendants

  Indonesia’s new Global Citizenship Indonesia (GCI) scheme offers former Indonesian citizens and their descendants residence options ranging from five years to permanent stay. The ancestry-based permits do not automatically grant work rights and do not allow dual citizenship under the reported categories; sources also say standard processing procedures are still being finalized.

• 2026-02-27Indonesia lists investment visas with residence periods of up to 10 years

  The source lists several Indonesian investment visas. Depending on the route—such as purchasing shares, establishing a company, investing in government bonds or listed shares, or setting up a branch—the residence period ranges from 1–2 to 5–10 years, with different minimum investment amounts.

• 2026-02-27Indonesia Launches Long-Term Residence Program for Former Citizens and the Diaspora

  Indonesia’s Global Citizenship of Indonesia program offers former citizens, people of Indonesian descent and certain members of mixed-nationality families a route to long-term or indefinite residence. The status does not grant citizenship, work rights or automatic land-ownership rights; separate work authorization is required.

• 2026-01-29Indonesia’s Golden Visa Offers Long-Term Residence Subject to Financial Commitments

  According to a specialist overview, Indonesia’s Golden Visa provides five- or ten-year temporary residence subject to investment or other financial commitments. Applicants may later pursue permanent residence, while naturalization is described as requiring five years of continuous residence or ten years cumulatively.

• 2026-01-09Indonesia Updates Rules for Determining Tax Residents and Non-Residents

  Indonesia’s Directorate General of Taxation issued regulation PER-23/PJ/2025 establishing how individuals are determined to be tax residents or non-residents. The regulation is dated 9 December 2025.

• 2026-01-03Indonesia updates procedures for applying double-taxation agreements

  In January 2026, EY Indonesia outlined new requirements for the DGT form used to apply double-taxation agreements. The form must be completed correctly and fully, signed by the non-resident taxpayer, and approved by the competent authority in the treaty-partner country.