JAKARTA - The Ministry of Immigration and Correction deported 25 foreign nationals who abused residence permits by carrying out commercial activities in the field of photographers and videographers in Indonesia.
Minister of Immigration and Correction Agus Andrianto emphasized that law enforcement against the misuse of residence permits is part of the state's efforts to provide protection to the public and national business actors from harmful practices.
"We are grateful for the information provided by the Ministry of Creative Economy and stakeholders. Protecting Indonesian citizens from foreigners who abuse their purpose of arrival is part of our duties and responsibilities," said Agus as quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday, June 9.
The deportation of 25 foreign nationals is the commitment of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights in maintaining state sovereignty and enforcing immigration laws.
The 25 foreign nationals were proven to have misused residence permits and visa on arrival (VoA) to carry out commercial activities in the photography and videography sectors in Indonesia on Tuesday (9/6).
The action was a follow-up to the results of immigration supervision and reports submitted by various stakeholders in the creative economy sector, including the national photography profession association.
Based on the results of the examination, the foreign nationals were known to carry out business and photography services without using the appropriate residence permit.
The former Wakapolri explained that Indonesia remained open to international collaboration and the presence of foreign professional personnel who work legally in accordance with legal provisions.
However, every foreign national who carries out work activities in Indonesia must have a permit and documents in accordance with the provisions of laws and regulations.
"They (foreign nationals) must enter with a sponsor, except for those who come individually. If he does abuse his arrival by using a visa on arrival, then working, that is what our action is about," said Agus.
Kemenimipas noted that the modus operandi of misuse of VoA was still found in various sectors, including the creative economy.
Agus emphasized that the VoA facilities provided by the government to support the ease of visiting Indonesia cannot be used to carry out work activities or earn income without a valid permit.
"Therefore, we are ready to continue to collaborate in providing protection to domestic creative business actors," said Agus.
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