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Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, announced that expedited pathways for foreign nationals to obtain stay permits have been abolished.

He explained that the process has now reverted to regular procedures that are more transparent and standardized.

“Regulatory measures have actually been implemented since the new cabinet was formed, since the Ministry of Immigration and Correction was formed, and since Pak Prabowo Subianto took office as President,” said Minister Yusril in a video statement on Friday, June 5, 2026.

Yusril acknowledged that in the past, manipulation within the Immigration Department allowed for accelerated ITAS (Temporary Stay Permit) and ITAP (Permanent Stay Permit) applications, particularly for foreigners working in Indonesia.

He noted that these permits normally take time because they also involve processing at the Ministry of Manpower.

“Eventually, this manipulation occurred. It should have been completed within four or five days according to procedure, but it could be expedited to one, two, or three days with special payments,” Yusril continues.

Anti‑Corruption Measures and Reforms

Yusril highlighted that Agus Andrianto, serving as Minister of Immigration and Corrections, has introduced reforms to eliminate illegal practices.

These included cracking down on unauthorized levies, culminating in a Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) sting operation that led to the arrest of eight immigration officials in 2-3 June 2026.

Minister Yusril added that all applications for foreign residence permits are now processed within four to five days, with payments directed solely into the state treasury. Yusril stressed that there is no longer any room for illicit fast‑tracking practices.

“Now everything is running normally. All applications are reviewed within a specified timeframe, resolved within four or five days, and all payments are deposited into the state treasury,” Yusril explained.

Sources: AntaraNews, Kompas
Featured Image: via Badung Regency Government

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