Indonesian Ambassador Reminds Indonesian Citizens In Cambodia The Importance Of Legal Official Documents

Ambassador Santo during a meeting with Indonesian citizens in Bavet. (Source: Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh)

JAKARTA - Indonesian Ambassador to Cambodia Santo Darmosumarto reminded the importance of valid official documents when meeting Indonesian citizens (WNI) in Bavet, Cambodia.

This was conveyed in the activities of the Indonesian Community Gathering held by the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh which was attended by around 100 Indonesian citizens in Bavet.

On this occasion, the Indonesian Embassy held a self-report service through the Peduli WNI portal by providing assistance to the Indonesian people there to update the data as part of a step to strengthen protection and data collection.

Ambassador Santo emphasized the importance of awareness of Indonesian citizens to report themselves and have official documents such as visas and valid work permits.

"The ownership of complete documents not only protects yourself, but also makes it easier for the Indonesian Embassy to provide assistance if necessary at any time," said the Indonesian Ambassador, launching a statement from the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh November 1.

The event was also filled with socialization of consular services and protection of Indonesian citizens, which included information about immigration procedures, overstay prevention, as well as deportation and repatriation mechanisms.

There is also an interactive question and answer session by discussing a number of important topics, including related, the independent deportation process, employment mediation between Indonesian citizens and companies, security by the Cambodian Police, and passport extension procedures.

The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh encourages all Indonesian citizens in Cambodia not to hesitate to communicate with Indonesian representatives if they face legal, administrative, or labor problems.

"This meeting is a tangible form of state presence in providing services and protection for Indonesian citizens abroad, as well as strengthening relations between the Indonesian Embassy and the Indonesian diaspora community in various Cambodian regions," said the Indonesian Embassy.

It is known that Bavet is located more than 3 hours by land from the capital Phnom Penh. This city is right on the border of Cambodia and Vietnam. It is predicted that more than 7 thousand Indonesian citizens will live in this city.