Changes to work permit laws

davita

It's a pity the Santafe Group report didn't offer a link. I've searched and found no report of a change and read nothing in the news. Anyone else seen confirmation and can link.

balinews

Indonesia’s Ministry of Manpower announced 27 November that foreign nationals who complete their work assignments and obtain an Exit Permit Only (EPO) must exit the country within seven days. Previous EPOs allowed a 14-day window.Indonesia Jakarta Cityscape skyline iStock 000010379059Medium 300x164 Indonesia adopts new rules regarding exit permits, registration requirements and work permit applications Foreign nationals should note that Indonesia is strictly enforcing this shorter EPO and that overstaying may result in fines. Impact on the Foreign Employee/Assignee who will be working in Indonesia This new regulation means foreign workers will have less time to wrap up their affairs after finishing their employment. Employers or third parties required to re-register company information In an effort to weed out immigration agents operating illegally, Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration is now requiring employers sponsoring foreign employees or third-party agents working on behalf of the employers to re-register with the Directorate General of Immigration to facilitate work visas and multiple-entry business visas. Employers or third party agents should re-register as soon as possible and make sure original corporate documents are in order before the visa officer visits. If the visa officer does not visit the employer within two weeks, the employer or its third-party agent should check with the Directorate General of Immigration to inquire about the delay. This re-registration requirement is effective 1 December. Impact on the Employer/Third Parties who will be re-registering Employers or third parties working on their behalf should re-register as soon as possible and organize the original corporate documents ahead of a visa officer’s visit. Minor processing delays should be expected as Indonesia moves to the new system. http://www.thesantafegroup.com/immigration/immigration-update-template/#.VH_kOtKUfou

Smoke

no links but many kitas and work permits are being delayed ,maybe this is the effect from the new regulations [QUOTE]Employers or third parties required to re-register company information In an effort to weed out immigration agents operating illegally, Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration is now requiring employers sponsoring foreign employees or third-party agents working on behalf of the employers to re-register with the Directorate General of Immigration to facilitate work visas and multiple-entry business visas. Employers or third party agents should re-register as soon as possible and make sure original corporate documents are in order before the visa officer visits. If the visa officer does not visit the employer within two weeks, the employer or its third-party agent should check with the Directorate General of Immigration to inquire about the delay. This re-registration requirement is effective 1 December. Impact on the Employer/Third Parties who will be re-registering Employers or third parties working on their behalf should re-register as soon as possible and organize the original corporate documents ahead of a visa officer’s visit. Minor processing delays should be expected as Indonesia moves to the new system.[/QUOTE]