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Indonesia - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Law on Protection of Migrant Workers (No. 18/2017). (Undang-undang Nomor 18 tahun 2019 tentang Pelindungan Pekerja Migran Indonesia.) -

Adoption: 2017-11-22 | IDN-2017-L-109279

The Law on the Protection of Migrant Workers revokes the Law of 2004. The Law strengthens policies providing end-to-end protection for Indonesian workers overseas, including:

- Socio-economic and legal protection for Indonesian Migrant Workers (IMW) - before, during and after recruitment;
- Provide social security systems for IMW
- Integrated services for IMW at any level of governance, from local government to central government
- Skills improvement program for IMW
- Strengthens the public agency for IMW recruitment, under the National Agency for the Protection and Placement of International Migrant Workers. Private sector roles are limited only to IMW placement, not recruitment. The measures are to promote ethical recruitment

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Procedure for Establishing Operating Representative on Placement of Indonesian Workers Overseas (Regulation of the Minister of Manpower and Transmigration No. 6 of 2013).

Adoption: 2013-06-07 | IDN-2013-R-95237

The Operating Representative acts before or on behalf of a licensed Placement Operator in the country of destination.
Chapter I - General Provisions
Chapter II - Procedure for Establishment
Chapter III - Reporting
Chapter IV - Dispute Settlement
Chapter V - Closing Provisions

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Regulations concerning the Procedures for the Implementation of Indonesian Employment Abroad By Government (Government Regulation No. 4 of 2013). (Peraturan Pemerintah Tentang Tata Cara Pelaksanaan Penempatan Tenaga Kerja Indonesia Di Luar Negeri Oleh Pemerintah) -

Adoption: 2013-01-02 | IDN-2013-R-95250

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Administrative Penalty for Placement and Protection of Indonesian Manpower Overseas (Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Regulation No. 17 of 2012).

Adoption: 2012-10-02 | IDN-2012-R-95234

Chapter I - General Provisions
Chapter II - Authority to Impose Administrative Penalty
Chapter III - Procedure for Imèposing Administrative Penalty
Chapter IV - Closing Provision

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministerial Regulation on the Procedure for Repatriating Indonesian Migrant Workers from Placement Countries to their Region of Origin on a Self-Financing Basis (Regulation of the Minister of Manpower and Transmigration No. 16/2012).

Adoption: 2012-09-26 | Date of entry into force: 2012-12-26 | IDN-2012-R-95232

CHAPTER I - General Provisions
Article 1 provides the definition of terms used in the Regulations. TKI is defined as an Indonesian Migrant Worker.

CHAPTER II - Repatriation of TKI
Article 2 provides that TKI can return home on a self-financing basis to their region of origin if they have the capacity to take care of a homeward trip themselves.
Article 3 provides that the TKI wishing to return home must report to the Indonesian mission in the placement country.
Article 4 provides that when the TKI works for an individual, the Private Indonesian Migrant Worker Placement Agency is to coordinate with the Indonesian Mission in the placement country to facilitate the repatriation.
Article 5 provides that those who return home must report to the National Board for the Placement and Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers upon arrival.
Article 6 provides that TKI who have been registered as provided for in Article 5 can directly return home to their region of origin.
Article 7 outlines the responsibilities of the National Board Officers.
Article 8 provides that no fees are to be imposed.

CHAPTER III - Conclusion
The Regulation is to come into force 3 months following its date of publication.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Law Ratifying the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (Law No. 6/2012). (Undang-undang Republik Indonesia nomor 6 tahun 2012 tentang pengesahan International Convention On The Protection Of The Rights Of All Migrant Workers And Members Of Their Families (Konvensi Internasional Mengenai Perlindungan Hak-Hak Seluruh Pekerja Migran Dan Anggota Keluarganya)) -

Adoption: 2012-05-02 | IDN-2012-L-91042

This Law ratifies the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families and declares that it shall have legal force in the Country.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Integrated Team for Protection of Indonesian Workers Overseas (Presidential Decree No. 15/2011). (Tim Terpadu Perlindungan Tenaga Kerja Indonesia Di Luar Negeri) -

Adoption: 2011-06-14 | IDN-2011-R-91164

Contains ten articles:
1. Establishes the Integrated Team for the Protection of Indonesian Workers Overseas
2. Sets out the functions of the Integrated Team. These include a) inventory the whole issue of placement and protection of emigrant workers; b) evaluate the policy, legal framework, and mechanisms relating to the placement and protection of emigrant workers; c) reviewing the Memorandums of Understanding relating to the placement of emigrant workers between the Government of Indonesia and Destination Governments; d) conducting evaluations of the handling of problems emigrants face overseas; e) making recommendations to take measures to settle issues related to emigrant workers.
3. Sets out the composition of the Integrated Team. The team is to be Chaired by the Minister of Manpower and Transmigration. Other members include representatives of other ministries as well as Cabinet.
4. The Integrated Team is to be assisted by a Technical Team established by the Chair.
5. Work procedures of the Integrated Team shall be further governed by the Chairperson.
6. The Integrated Team is to report to the President.
7. The Integrated Team may involve any Ministry/Government Institution, stake-holder, academics and other parties it deems necessary in order to carry out its functions.
8. The Integrated Team is to take effect for 6 months following the entry into force of this Decree.
9. All cast will be charge to the State revenue and Expenditure Budget.
10. The Decree takes effect on the 14/06/2011.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Law on Immigration (Law No. 6/2011). (Undang-undang Nomor 6 tahun 2011 tentang Keimigrasian) -

Adoption: 2011-05-05 | IDN-2011-L-89341

Chapter I - General Provisions
Chapter II - Execution of Immigration Function
Chapter III - Entering and Leaving Indonesian Territory
Chapter IV - Travel Documents of the Republic of Indonesia
Chapter V - Visa, Entry Stamp and Stay Permit
Chapter VI - Immigration Control
Chapter VII - Immigration Administrative Measures
Chapter VIII - Immigration Detention Centre and Immigration Detention Room [NOTE: articles 86-90 deal with the Treatment of the Victims of Trafficking in Persons and Smuggling]
Chapter IX - Prevention and Denial
Chapter X - Investigation
Chapter XI - Criminal Provisions
Chapter XII - Expenses
Chapter XIII - Transitional Provisions (articles 139-140)
Chapter XIV - Transitional Provisions (article 141)
Chapter XV - Conclusion

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Implementation of the Placement and Protection of Indonesian Manpower Overseas (R.I. Manpower and Transmigration Minister Regulation No. PER.14/MEN/X/2010). (Peraturan Menteri Tenaga Kerja Dan Transmigrasi Tentang Pelaksanaan Penempatan Dan Perlindungan Tenaga Kerja Indonesia Di Luar Negeri ) -

Adoption: 2010-10-13 | IDN-2010-R-91048

Chapter I - General Provisions
Chapter II - Recruitment
Chapter III - Work Agreement
Chapter IV - Final Preparation for Departure
Chapter V - Overseas Manpower Identification Card
Chapter VI - Coordination Serving Placement and Protection TKI in the Regions
Chapter VII - One Roof Services System in the Regions
Chapter VIII - Cost Components that may be Borne on TKI Candidates
Chapter IX - Placement of TKI for Company's Own Interests
Chapter X - TKI Working Individually
Chapter XI - TKI Data and Information Service
Chapter XII - Monitoring the Placement of TKI
Chapter XIII - Serving the Return of TKI
Chapter XIV - Reports
Chapter XV - Control
Chapter XVI - Coordination
Chapter XVII - Other Provisions
Chapter XVIII - Transitional Provisions
Chapter XIX - Closing Provisions

Repeals the following:
- Manpower and Transmigration Minister Regulation No. PER.16/MEN/VIII/2009 on Procedure for the Issuance of Permit Letter for the Recruitment of Indonesian Manpower Candidate Overseas;
- Manpower and Transmigration Minister Regulation No. PER.17/MEN/VIII/2009 on Performance of Final Preparation for the Departure of Indonesian Manpower Overseas; and
- Manpower and Transmigration Minister Regulation No. PER.18/MEN/VIII/2009 on Form, Requirements and Procedure to Obtain Overseas Manpower Identification Card.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministerial Regulation on Guidelines for Monitoring Expatriates in the Regions (Regulation of R.I. Minister of Home Affairs No. 50/2010).

Adoption: 2010-09-22 | IDN-2010-R-91066

Chapter I - General Provisions
Chapter II - Scope and Objectives
Chapter III - Duties and Responsibilities of the Regional Government
Chapter IV - Mechanism of Monitoring
Chapter V - Funding
Chapter VI - Control
Chapter VII - Reports
Chapter VIII - Closing Provisions

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministerial Regulation on Procedure for Application for statement Letter of Immigration Matters (Regulation of the Minister of Law and Human Rights of R.I. No. M.HH.01. GR.01.14 of 2010)

Adoption: 2010-08-25 | IDN-2010-R-91067

Regulates the procedures for the application statement letter of immigration which is a document containing information on the length of stay of foreigners within the territory of Indonesia for five consecutive years of 10 years in-consecutively.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Indonesian Labour Insurance (Regulation of the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration No. PER/07/MEN/V/2010). (Peraturan Menteri Tenaga Kerja Dan Transmigrasi Tentang Asuransi Tenaga Kerja Indonesia) -

Adoption: 2010-05-31 | IDN-2010-R-91163

The Regulations provide for insurance coverage for Indonesian emigrant workers. Private recruitment and placement agencies are to involve migrant workers in migrant worker insurance programs. The migrant worker insurance companies are to be selected by the Ministry. The regulations also include provisions on the operating of the insurance company, insurance consortium, types of insurance programs, period of insurance and claims and documents required.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

The Revocation of Regulation of the Placement and Protection of Indonesian Manpower Abroad (Regulation of the Minister of Manpower and Transmigration No. PER.22/MEN/XII/2008).

Adoption: 2009-08-06 | IDN-2009-R-82497

Repeals the 2008 Regulation and provides that the recruitment and placing of Indonesians for work abroad will be regulated by Ministerial Regulation based on Law No. 39/2004 on the Placement and Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers Abroad.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Placement and Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers Abroad (Circular Letter of Minister of Manpower and Transmigration No. SE.203/MEN/VI/2009).

Adoption: 2009-06-10 | IDN-2009-L-82734

Provides that the Mayors and Governors have to observe the regulations No. PER.22/MEN/XII/2008 which still has binding effect for 90 days counting from the 18 May according to the Supreme Court's verdict No. 05/P/HUM/2009.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Placement and Protection of Indonesian Manpower Abroad (Regulation of the Minister of Manpower and Transmigration No. PER.22/MEN/XII/2008).

Adoption: 2008-12-19 | IDN-2008-R-82361

CHAPTER I - General Provisions
CHAPTER II - Placement
Part 1. Mobilization licence
Part 2. Recruitment procedure
Part 3. Vocational education and training
Part 4. Passport recommendation
Part 5. Working agreement
Part 6. Final preparation of embarkation
Part 7. Overseas manpower card
Part 8. Placement of [Indonesian Manpower (TKI)] for self interest of company
Part 9. TKI working individually
CHAPTER III - Protection of TKI
Part 1. Pre-placement of protection of TKI
Part 2. Protection of TKI during the placement
Part 3. Post-placement protection of the TKI
Part 4. Coordination of service for placement and protection of TKI in Region
CHAPTER IV - Component of Cost Chargeable with Prospective TKI
CHAPTER V - Monitoring and Settlement of Dispute Encountering TKI
CHAPTER VI - Debarkation of TKI
CHAPTER VII - Administrative Sanction
CHAPTER VIII - Supervision
CHAPTER IX - Miscellaneous Provisions
CHAPTER X - Transitional Provisions
CHAPTER XI - Conclusion

Repeals the Regulation of the Minister of Manpower and Transmigration No. PER.18/MEN/IX/2007.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Indonesian Manpower Insurance (Regulation No. PER.23/MEN/XII/2008).

Adoption: 2008-12-12 | IDN-2008-R-82362

Chapter I - General Provisions
Chapter II - Kinds of TKI [Indonesian Manpower] Insurance Programs
Chapter III - TKI Insurance Firm
Chapter IV - Benefit Period of TKI Insurance
Chapter V - Claim and Completeness of Document
Chapter VI - Reporting and Evaluation
Chapter VII - Settlement of Dispute
Chapter VIII - Pengawasan
Chapter IX - Administrative Sanction
Chapter X - Miscellaneous
Chapter XI - Transitional Provisions
Chapter XII - Conclusion

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Placement of Manpower Regulations (RI No. PER.07/MEN/IV/2008).

Adoption: 2008-04-21 | IDN-2008-R-81417

CHAPTER I - General Provisions
CHAPTER II - Implementation of Manpower placement
Part One - Implementation
Part Two - Function and Duty for Placement Operator
Part Three - Manpower Placement Service
CHAPTER III - Mechanism for Manpower Placement Service
Part One - Service to Job Seekers
Part Two - Service for Job Provider
CHAPTER IV - Implementation of Manpower Placement
CHAPTER V - Reporting
CHAPTER VI - Management
CHAPTER VII - Supervision
CHAPTER VIII - Administrative Penalty
CHAPTER IX - Transitional Provision
CHAPTER X - Closing Provision

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Indonesian Manpower Insurance (Regulation No. PER-20/MEN/X/2007).

Adoption: 2007-10-10 | IDN-2007-R-78747

Provides for insurance program for emigrant workers.
Chapter I - General Provisions
Chapter II - Kind of TKI Insurance Program
Chapter III - TKI Insurance Firm
Chapter IV - Indemnity Period of TKI Insurance
Chapter V - Claims and Competencies of Document
Chapter VI - Reporting and Evaluation
Chapter VII - Settlement of Disputes
Chapter VIII - Supervision
Chapter IX - Administrative Sanctions
Chapter X - Miscellaneous
Chapter X - Conclusion

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Presidential Decree on the National Agency of Placement and Protection of Indonesian Manpower (No. 81 of 2006) (Peraturan Presiden Tentang Badan Nasional Penempatan Dan Perlindungan Tenaga Kerja Indonesia) -

Adoption: 2006-09-08 | IDN-2006-R-91049

Chapter I - Position, Duties and Functions
Chapter II - Organisation
Chapter III - Work Method
Chapter IV - Establishment, Adoption and Termination
Chapter V - Manpower Professionals
Chapter VI - Financing
Chapter VII - Miscellaneous Provisions
Chapter VIII - Transitional Provisions
Chapter IX - Final Provisions

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation No. PER-07/MEN/III/2006 on the simplification of procedure for obtaining license to employ foreign workers (IMTA).

Adoption: 2006-03-29 | IDN-2006-R-73947

Simplifies the procedure for obtaining a license to employ foreign workers in order to create a conducive investment climate. Decree No. 20/MEN/2004 remains valid unless contradictory to this regulation.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Second Amendment to Government Regulations No. 32/1994 on Visas, Entry Permits and Immigration Permits (No. 38/2005).

Adoption: 2005-10-12 | IDN-2005-R-72572

Amends Regulation No. 32/1994 by allowing a foreigner to change their status from visitor to temporary resident on request. In addition, temporary residents can change their status to permanent residency on condition that they have stayed in Indonesia for two consecutive years from the date of their temporary stay permit.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Concrete Role and Actions of Manpower Supervision in the Placement and Protection of Indonesian Manpower Abroad (Circular No. SE.433/MEN/PKK-SES/VII/2005).

Adoption: 2005-07-14 | IDN-2005-M-72575

Sets out role and functions of supervisors to avoid abuses of Indonesian workers abroad and trafficking.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Circular No. B.221/MEN/TKLN/IV/2005 on Post-placement Overseas Indonesian Manpower Protection.

Adoption: 2005-06-20 | IDN-2005-M-71630

Provides for the protection of Indonesian workers returning to Indonesia with respect to treatment in the airport and during travel home.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Regulation No. PER-07/MEN/IV/2005 on Standards of Accommodation of Prospective Overseas Indonesian Manpower.

Adoption: 2005-04-18 | IDN-2005-R-71929

In order to obtain a licence, recruitment agencies need to fulfill administrative and technical requirement including the ownership of use of accommodation for prospective migrant workers (Arts. 2-3). It provides that seperate facilities are to be provided for men and women, provisions concerning the size of beds, content of the bedrooms, specifications for walls and floors, health and hygiene measures as well as provision of facilities such as rest rooms, guest rooms, worship rooms, clean water, fire extinguishers, washing and cleaning facilities etc. (Art. 4).

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Provisions on Administrative Sanctions and Procedures for Imposition of Sanctions in the Realization of Indonesian Manpower Placement and Protection Abroad (Regulation of the Minister of Manpower and Transmigration No. PER-05/MEN/2005).

Adoption: 2005-03-08 | IDN-2005-R-70916

Establishes the administrative sanctions to be imposed in case of violation of Law No. 39/2004 including written warning, suspension of placement services, revocation of license, nullification of departure of prospective migrant workers and return of migrant workers at the expense of the placement agency. It also sets out the procedures by which the sanctions are to be imposed.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Application of Manpower Social Security Programme to Expatriates (Regulation No. PER-02/MEN/XII/2004)

Adoption: 2004-12-31 | IDN-2004-R-69963

Provides that expatriates working in Indonesia may choose to be covered by a social security programme from their country of origin instead of the Indonesian manpower social security programs.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration Decree No. Kep.20/MEN/III/2004 concerning Work Permit Procedures for Foreign Expatriates.

Adoption: 2004-03-01 | IDN-2004-R-71273

Implements Art. 42(1) of Law No. 13 of 2003 on Manpower. Provides that expatriates must have a minimum of 5 years professional experience, be willing to make a statement that they will transfer their knowledge and skills to Indonesian workers and be able to communicate in Indonesian language (Art. 2). There is a compensation fee to be paid into the Skill and Development Fund (DPKK) of US$100 each month for each expatriate employed (Art. 6). All changes of employer and location of the workplace is to be notified to the competent authority (Chapters VII-IX). Repeals Ministerial Decee No. PER-03/MEN/1990 and Decree No. Kep.416/MEN/1990.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decree No. Kep.228/MEN/2003 concerning Procedures for Legalization of Foreign Worker Utilization Plan.

Adoption: 2003-10-31 | IDN-2003-R-67358

Regulates procedure for ratification of expatriate employment plan by Minister or appointed official. Expatriate employment plan is plan for employing foreign citizens holding visa with a view of working in Indonesia for a specified period.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration Decree No. Kep.223/MEN/2003 concerning Occupations in Educational Institutions that are Exempted from the Obligation to Pay Compensation.

Adoption: 2003-10-31 | IDN-2003-R-71243

Employers of foreign workers are to pay a sum of money for expertise and skills development in the form of non-tax State income in order to gain permission to employ migrant workers. Exemptions from this rule include government agencies, representatives of foreign countries, international bodies/organisations, social institutions, religious institutions and certain occupations in educational institutions.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decree of the Minister of Manpower and Transmigration on Insurance for Indonesian Workers (No. Kep-157/MEN/2003).

Adoption: 2003-06-09 | IDN-2003-R-65379

Provides for insurance for Indonesian workers for risks suffered before, during and after working abroad. Establishes requirements company must fulfill to offer insurance. Also regulates period of insurance coverage, tariff and premium payment, claim procedure as well as some related matters.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Directive from the Director General of Immigration No. F-IL.01.10-1297 on Procedures Regarding Aliens Expressing Their Desire to Seek Asylum or Refugee Status. -

Adoption: 2002-09-30 | IDN-2002-R-84430

Provides instructions with respect to handling of foreigners wishing to seek asylum and refugee status.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decree on Overseas Employment of Indonesian Workers (No. KEP-104/A/MEN/2002).

Adoption: 2002-06-04 | IDN-2002-R-62131

Deals with various aspects of overseas employment of Indonesian workers. Chapter II regulates activities of the Indonesian Workers Employment Service Company, including issue of work permits. Chapter III deals with employment, including allocation of control, terms of employment, and counseling, registration and departure of prospective overseas workers. Also provides for financial matters.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decree of Minister of Manpower on the Period for Permits to Employ Expatriates (No.KEP-173/MEN/2000).

Adoption: 2000-07-11 | Date of entry into force: 2000-07-11 | IDN-2000-R-58409

Makes adjustments between the period of validity of Plans for Employment of Expatriates and Permits for Employing Expatriates. Plans for Employment of Expatriates constitute a requirement for obtaining permits to employ expatriates. Permits are granted for a maximum of 5 years, and can be extended by considering the need for employment and the condition of the domestic labour market.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Revocation of Decree of Minister of Manpower (No.KEP-208/MEN/1992) on procedures for granting work permits to expatriates and delegation of authority to Head Regional Office Ministry of Manpower, Head of Regional Office Ministry of Tourism, Post and Telecommunication, Board of Directors of PT Nusantara Bonded Warehouse, Board of Directors of PT Operator of Indonesian Bonded Warehouses and Chairman of Regional Investment Coordinating Board (No. KEP.167/MEN/2000, of 2000).

Adoption: 2000-07-01 | IDN-2000-R-57699

Revokes Minister of Manpower Decree (No.KEP-208/MEN/1992) and re-centralises the authority for the granting of ex-patriate work permits.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Revocation of Decree of Minister of Manpower, Transmigration and Cooperatives (No. KEP-105/MEN/1977) on delegation of authority to grant work permits to expatriates who will work in the context of investment coordination and decree of Minister of Manpower (No. KEP-105/MEN/1985 on appointment of Chairman of Investment Coordinating Board to ratify plan for employment of manpower in the context of investment (No. KEP-169/MEN of 2000).

Adoption: 2000-07-01 | IDN-2000-R-57700

Revokes Minister of Manpower Decrees concerning the delegation of authority for the granting of work permits for expatriates employed in the context of investment coordination (No.KEP-105/MEN/1977) and planning for the employment of manpower (No.KEP-105/MEN/1985), and re-centralises powers relating to this function.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decree of the Minister of Transmigration and Settlement of Forest Squatters on the granting of aid of supplies and equipment for transmigrants (No. KEP.56/MEN/1999).

Adoption: 1999-04-28 | Date of entry into force: 1999-04-28 | IDN-1999-R-53870

Grants the provision of clothing, trade tools, and agricultural equipment to transmigrants.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Implementation of Transmigration (Presidential Decree No. of 1999).

Adoption: 1999-01-08 | IDN-1999-R-54099

Establishes a programme for the economic development of underdeveloped regions and assistance for persons to migrate to such places for employment purposes. Provides for infrastructure development, economic assistance, human resources development, and relevant training of workers.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Revocation of the Instruction of the Minister of Manpower No. INS-02/MEN/1995 on the implementation of the Manpower Social Security Program for expatriates in companies (Decree of the Minister of Manpower No. Kep-132/MEN/1998).

Adoption: 1998-07-08 | Date of entry into force: 1998-07-08 | IDN-1998-M-51000

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Protection of Indonesian Manpower Abroad through Insurance (Decree of the Minister of Manpower No. KEP-92/MEN/1998).

Adoption: 1998-05-29 | Date of entry into force: 1998-05-29 | IDN-1998-R-50637

Requires Indonesian workers stationed abroad to join the protection insurance program, which shall provide benefits and legal aid in cases of accident or death of an employee, or in cases of termination of an employment relationship due to an accident, sickness, employer bankruptcy, inhuman treatment by employer, or failure of an employer to pay wages or to respect workers' rights.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decree of the Minister of Justice granting permanent residence permit cards to aliens formerly holding temporary entry permit cards (KIM/S) and entry permit cards (KIM). (No. M-01.IZ.02.91/1998).

Adoption: 1998-02-25 | Date of entry into force: 1998-02-25 | IDN-1998-R-50635

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Circular of the Minister of State for Public Housing regarding a set of requirements for ownership of residential houses or dwelling places by aliens (No. 124/UM 0101/M/12/97).

Adoption: 1997-12-11 | IDN-1997-M-49074

Defines the term "aliens giving benefit to national development" and sets forth limits regarding which types of housing non-Indonesians may own.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Law on Transmigration (Law No. 15/1997). (Undang-Undang Nomor 15 Tahun 1997 tentang Ketransmigrasian) -

Adoption: 1997-05-09 | IDN-1997-L-91476

Deals with migration of populations in Geneva and resettlement.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Presidential Decree concerning Evidence of Citizenship of the Republic of Indonesia (No. 56/1996).

Adoption: 1996-07-09 | Date of entry into force: 1996-07-09 | IDN-1996-M-44890

Provides Indonesian citizenship to the wife and children of a person who becomes an Indonesian through naturalization, as well as to a child born outside of wedlock to a woman who has no husband and who becomes a citizen through naturalization.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decree of the Minister of Health regarding general check-up for Indonesian workers to be employed overseas and for expatriates to work in Indonesia (No. 138/MENKES/SKII/1996).

Adoption: 1996-02-29 | IDN-1996-R-44611

Prospective Indonesian workers for employment overseas shall be in possession of a health certificate.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Presidential Decree concerning the employment of expatriates (No. 75 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-11-09 | Date of entry into force: 1995-11-09 | IDN-1995-R-43175

Employers of expatriates shall give priority to the employment of Indonesian personnel in all fields and types of jobs available. S. 8 stipulates that employers of expatriates shall carry out training and other types of programmes in order to eventually replace expatriates with Indonesian personnel. Specified director post of companies may be occupied by expatriates.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Instruction of the Minister of Manpower on the implementation of the Manpower Social Security Program for Expatriates in Companies (No. INS.02/MEN/1995).

Adoption: 1995-07-11 | IDN-1995-M-43179

Requires companies employing expatriates to include them in protection provided under the Manpower Social Security Program as defined in Law No. 3/1992.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decree of the Minister of Justice No. M.04.PW.09.02 on the Registration of Aliens.

Adoption: 1995-03-14 | Date of entry into force: 1995-03-14 | IDN-1995-R-41579

Provides for the re-registration, and in certain cases, the fingerprinting, of aliens living in the territory of Indonesia. Re-registration shall be implemented beginning 1 April 2000.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decree of the Minister of Justice No. MZ.02-IZ.01.10/1995 on Transit Visas, Visitors' Visas, Limited-Stay Visas, Entry Permits and Immigration Permits.

Adoption: 1995-03-14 | Date of entry into force: 1995-03-14 | IDN-1995-R-41581

Regulates the granting of transit, visitors' and limited-stay visas, entry permits and immigration permits. Sections 76-85 apply to seafarers.

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Decree of the Minister of Justice No. M.02-PW.09.02/1995 on the Procedure for the Control over Aliens, the Filing of Objections by Them and Immigration Measures.

Adoption: 1995-03-14 | IDN-1995-R-41582

Provides regulations governing the control of aliens, including deportation measures (Section 7).

Indonesia - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Control over Aliens and Immigration Measures (Government Regulation No. 31 of 1994) -

Adoption: 1994-10-14 | IDN-1994-R-39352

The purpose of the Act is to control immigration as well as the residence as the residence and activities of foreigners in Indonesia, to create awareness of negative impacts of international migration in view of national stability and security and public order. The measures of control regulated include, inter alia, data collection on foreigners at entry and exit from Indonesia, and on their stays in hotels, and requires every foreigner residing more than ninety days in Indonesia to register with the local authorities. Decisions regarding immigration must be rendered within seven days and can be appealed to the Minister of Manpower. Foreigners may be placed in "Immigration Quarantines" if they are illegal residents, pending deportation or appeals.