Vietnamese National Using Visit Visa to Practice as Dentist in Indonesia

The Directorate General of Immigration, through the South Jakarta Special Class I Non-TPI Immigration Office, has deported a Vietnamese dentist, identified by the initials TAT, for allegedly violating immigration regulations by using a Visit Permit (ITK) for unauthorised activities.

Winarko, Head of the South Jakarta Special Class I Non-TPI Immigration Office, stated in Jakarta on Monday that administrative immigration action, including deportation and blacklisting, has been taken against the individual. He noted that this enforcement is part of ongoing supervision regarding the presence and activities of foreign nationals within Indonesia, specifically in the South Jakarta area.

According to reports, TAT was residing in Indonesia under a Visit Permit. However, during inspections, it was discovered that the individual was allegedly abusing the permit by practising as a dentist at a clinic located in the Ciputat area. When immigration enforcement officers conducted an inspection at the site, TAT initially claimed to be a patient seeking treatment at the clinic.

Following field investigations and fact-gathering by officers, it was confirmed that TAT was actually a medical professional providing services at the clinic. The individual was subsequently taken to the South Jakarta Immigration Office for further interrogation. The investigation revealed that TAT had intentionally used a permit for purposes that did not align with the original intent of the visa.

Deportation was carried out on Friday, 5 June, via Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Vietnam, following coordination with relevant authorities. Winarko emphasised that all law enforcement processes were conducted professionally, humanely, and in accordance with applicable laws. The South Jakarta Immigration Office reaffirmed its commitment to increasing supervision of foreign national activities to maintain national security, public order, and legal certainty.