JAKARTA - The Minister of Immigration and Correction (Imipas) Agus Andrianto confirmed that information regarding the existence of a letter of refusal of landing and cancellation of visas for Palestinian citizens is not true and is a hoax.
"The Ministry of Imipas has never issued a circular like the one that is widely circulated in the public," Agus told reporters on Wednesday, January 7.
"Until now, there has been no discussion or coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding this issue," he added.
In addition, the State of Palestine is not included in the list of countries subject to the visa calling policy.
"Therefore, there is no legal basis or policy for Imipas to issue a visa cancellation letter as widely circulated," he said.
He actually emphasized that the government was still actively providing immigration services to Palestinians.
"In fact, throughout the period from September to December 2025, a total of 1,270 visas have been issued for Palestinians," he explained.
"In addition, in November 2025, Imipas will also issue 20 free visas for Palestinian students who receive scholarships from the University of Defense (Unhan)," he added.
Minister Agus emphasized that the data was proof that the news of the rejection of Palestinian visas was not in accordance with the facts on the ground.
Previously, a letter circulated in the name of the Directorate General of Immigration of the Ministry of Imipas with a certain number of service notes.
The letter contains an order to refuse entry to Palestinian citizens holding any visa at all immigration checkpoints.
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