Foreign Nationals Must Visit Immigration Office for Residence Permit Extensions

Foreign nationals are required to visit immigration offices when extending their residence permits.

The Directorate General of Immigration of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights has established new rules regarding the management of residence permits for foreign nationals in Indonesia. These rules are contained in Circular Letter No. IMI-417.GR.01.01 of 2025, which took effect on 29 May 2025.

Under the new provisions, every foreign national wishing to extend their residence permit must come directly to the immigration office to undergo the photo-taking and interview process. Previously, they were required to…