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    "data": {
        "id": 1915961,
        "msgid": "immigration-dg-digital-nomads-a-challenge-visa-rules-under-review-1786557125",
        "date": "2026-08-12 23:30:50",
        "title": "Immigration DG: Digital Nomads a Challenge, Visa Rules Under Review",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration is reviewing work visa regulations in response to the growing phenomenon of digital nomads, particularly in Bali. Director General Hendarsam Marantoko stated that the presence of foreign nationals working remotely for overseas employers while residing in Indonesia presents a complex challenge, including potential tax implications. The government is studying how other countries, including those in Europe, are handling the issue and is coordinating with agencies such as the tax authority to establish an appropriate legal framework.",
        "content": "<p>Director General of Immigration Hendarsam Marantoko has stated that\nthe digital nomad phenomenon, prevalent in Bali, presents a new\nchallenge, prompting his office to review work visa regulations for\nforeign nationals (WNA). He noted that this challenge is not unique to\nIndonesia but is also faced by European countries. \u201cThis digital nomad\nissue is a collective homework on how to provide the right treatment. I\nhave even sought benchmarking comparisons for handling digital nomads.\nIt turns out the problem is the same everywhere,\u201d Hendarsam said in\nJakarta on Wednesday. Digital nomads are individuals who work\nindependently using digital technology, allowing them to complete their\nwork from various locations around the world. Hendarsam remarked that\nthe presence of digital nomads is quite unsettling for the authorities\nbecause these foreign nationals are physically in Indonesia and working,\nyet their employment is based overseas. \u201cThis actually bothers us.\nLogically, they are indeed working, right? Logically, they should be\nconsidered as working in Indonesia, even though their work is actually\nover there, perhaps abroad, but their physical presence is here. So, can\nwe impose a tax or not?\u201d he questioned. He explained that the\nDirectorate General of Immigration is ready to formulate regulations if\nsupported by the public and the media. \u201cIf the media and the public\nsupport this, let us unite and address this,\u201d he said. Hendarsam added\nthat his office has been communicating intensively with relevant\nministries and agencies, including the Directorate General of Taxes,\nregarding the arrangement for digital nomads. The discussions cover not\nonly the potential for tax revenue from their presence but also legal\nenforcement aspects. \u201cWe will wait for the finalisation date. This is\nwhat we are currently studying,\u201d he clarified. The review is being\nconducted because of a developing public perspective that the presence\nof digital nomads brings economic benefits, as they spend money on\naccommodation and food. However, another perspective highlights the risk\nof foreign nationals without sufficient funds violating their residence\npermits (overstay). \u201cSo, this is what we are currently examining. This\nis the challenge,\u201d Hendarsam concluded.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/immigration-dg-digital-nomads-a-challenge-visa-rules-under-review-1786557125",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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