WFH for Civil Servants Takes Effect, Immigration and Corrections Services Continue as Usual
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Minister of Immigration and Corrections (Imipas), Agus Andrianto, has assured that immigration and corrections services will continue to operate normally despite the work-from-home policy for civil servants (ASN) that begins today, Friday (10/4/2026).
Agus stated that ASN involved in operational immigration and corrections services, including inspections, security, and supervision, will continue to perform their duties at the office (Work From Office) as usual.
This is outlined in the Circular Letter of the Minister of Immigration and Corrections Number 2 of 2026 regarding the Implementation of Official Duties for ASN Employees through the Application of Work From Home (WFH) to Support the Acceleration of Transformation in Government Administration within the Ministry of Immigration and Corrections.
He emphasised that the WFH policy applies only to ASN performing management support functions and administrative tasks.
ASN undertaking WFH are required to conduct online attendance checks via the STAR-ASN application, report their work location, and ensure they are reachable during working hours.
“In the event that evidence of disciplinary violations by employees against the implementation of this Circular Letter is found, disciplinary enforcement will be carried out in accordance with applicable laws and regulations,” Agus wrote.
In addition to implementing WFH, the Ministry of Imipas is also pursuing efficiency by limiting domestic official travel by 50 per cent and international travel by 70 per cent, restricting the use of official vehicles to a maximum of 50 per cent, and optimising meetings and activities to be conducted online.
“These measures also support policies for the more prudent and effective management and utilisation of energy to ensure long-term oriented environmental protection and management,” he said.
Previously, working from home or work from home (WFH) one day per week for civil servants (ASN) officially takes effect starting Friday (10/4/2026).
The implementation of WFH for ASN every Friday is one of the government’s policies to save costs or achieve efficiency, particularly related to energy following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East.
He noted that the four-day workweek policy has previously been applied in several ministries and agencies during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Airlangga also emphasised that public services will continue to run despite the WFH policy every Friday.
“Public services will continue to operate, and productive activities including banking, capital markets, and others will proceed. Those at the offices are permitted to arrange it using certain applications,” said Airlangga.