New rules, are foreigners obliged to expand a residence permit

Jakarta – The Directorate of General (Dijen) of the Immigration of the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections determines new regulations in obtaining a residence permit for foreign citizens (foreigners) in Indonesia. Now foreigners have to go to the immigration office to expand a residence permit. The rule is based on the circular number IMI-417.gr.01.01 of 2025 and effectively valid from 29 May 2025. Foreigners who are in Indonesia must take photos and interviews from the immigration office when applying for a residence for residences. The first step must register foreigners for a residence permit and upload document requirements online via the evisa.imigrasi.go.id website. The procedure also applies to the foreigners of the visa on arrival (VOA). Browse to continue with the director -general of immigration in content task (acting), Yuldi Yusman explained that this policy was determined for the purpose of damage control. Namely, minimize the potential abuse of residence permits, maintaining the command of immigration administration and overseeing the role of sponsoring foreigners. “The adjustment of the procedure for the expansion of this residence permit is planned by examining the results of an extensive evaluation by examining the Directorate -General of Immigration. Business License recalled by the Investment Coordination Council (BKPM), “Yuldi said in his statement, Saturday (5/31/2025). Yuldi also reminded foreigners who processed the expansion of the residence permits or changes in data to provide correct information during interviews with officers. “We have reminded that foreigners provide true information to officers to avoid obstacles in the future,” he said. Meanwhile, the Minister of Immigration and Corrections, and hopes that the implementation of the by -law can strengthen the supervision system of the existence and activities of foreigners in Indonesia. And ensures that the entire immigration process corresponds according to appropriate legal provisions. Based on periodic statistical data, administrative actions of immigration in the period January to April 2024 are 1.610 foreigners, while the period January to April 2025 22201 is foreigners. For foreigners who belong to vulnerable groups such as elderly, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and in urgent condition, the application registration process, the submission of documents to payment can be made directly with photos and interviews with the Immigration Office (boarding) and assisted by officers. (cover/AUD) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here