Ministry of Migrant Worker Protection Prepares Homecoming Services for Migrant Workers During Eid Holiday 2026
Tangerang (ANTARA) — The Ministry of Migrant Worker Protection (KP2MI) has prepared a range of services to welcome the return of Indonesian migrant workers through airports and border crossings during the 2026 Eid holiday travel season.
“Our service personnel at airport lounges, international ports and border crossing posts have been deployed. This is a direct directive from the Minister of Migrant Worker Protection to ensure optimal service for migrant workers returning to Indonesia,” said Mangiring Hasoloan Sinaga, Director of Complaint Services, Mediation and Advocacy for KP2MI, in Tangerang on Saturday.
He stated that officers have been positioned at several strategic locations, including Indonesian migrant worker service centres, migrant worker lounges at airports, international seaports and border crossing posts.
According to him, field officers will assist with the various needs of newly arrived migrant workers, from the return process through to handling any difficulties encountered during travel.
“We have deployed officers from 23 Regional Migrant Worker Placement and Protection Offices (BP3MI) across Indonesia. They are on standby to provide services, including assistance for migrant workers who experience losses or difficulties during travel,” he said.
Regarding the estimated number of migrant workers expected to return during this year’s holiday season, no official forecast has yet been released. Such estimates are typically compiled by the Repatriation Directorate.
Nevertheless, he noted that the number of returning migrant workers has the potential to increase compared to the previous year. During last year’s Eid holiday travel period, approximately 14,000 migrant workers returned to Indonesia.
“Given the current developments in the Middle East, there is a possibility of a significant increase in the number of returning migrant workers,” he said.
Sinaga explained that most migrant workers who return during the holiday season generally come from countries with large populations of Indonesian migrant workers.
Regarding reports of airspace closures in the Middle Eastern region, Sinaga confirmed that to date there have been no reports of migrant workers being stranded.
“Reports from relevant ministries indicate that there are currently no stranded migrant workers. In fact, two flights from Ankara carrying affected migrant workers arrived yesterday and all were assisted with their return home,” he said.