39 Chinese and Vietnamese Nationals Violate Residence Permits, 21 Deported

The Bandung Class I Immigration Office has deported 21 foreign nationals (WNA) from China and Vietnam who were in Subang for misusing their residence permits. In addition, there are 18 WNA from China and Vietnam who have been asked to correct their licensing documents in Indonesia.

The Head of the Bandung Class I Immigration Office, Muhamad Novyandri, stated that they had conducted a joint Wirawaspada operation to monitor foreigners in Subang Regency last April. A total of 39 WNA were recorded and requested to correct their licensing documents up to deportation.

He said the operation was carried out to ensure that foreigners comply with the law. In addition, the enforcement operation was based on a letter from the ministry.

“We found 18 foreigners to whom we issued warning letters and asked to correct their licensing documents. We also found 21 foreigners who are suspected of misusing residence permits and were deported,” he said on Friday (8/5/2026).

Of the 18 WNA asked to correct their licensing documents, he said 17 are from China and one from Vietnam. Meanwhile, the 21 who were deported consist of 20 Chinese citizens and one Vietnamese citizen.

“Foreigners who are proven to have committed violations will be subject to sanctions up to deportation,” he said.

Thus, they hope that this action will have a deterrent effect and increase foreigners’ compliance with the applicable immigration regulations in Indonesia. He added that the Immigration Office continues to strive to maintain the sovereignty of the state. And to ensure that order in the immigration sector remains maintained.