Expertise: Corporate Immigration

Doing Business in Indonesia: ICCC–SSEK Webinar Highlights Market Entry and Investment Guidance for Canadians

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The Indonesia Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC), in collaboration with SSEK Law Firm, hosted a webinar, “Unlocking Indonesia – Market Entry & Investment Strategies for Canadian Businesses,” to help Canadian companies understand Indonesia’s legal, regulatory, and commercial landscape as they consider entering one of Asia’s most dynamic markets. The session highlighted Indonesia’s growing economic potential … Doing Business in Indonesia: ICCC–SSEK Webinar Highlights Market Entry and Investment Guidance for Canadians

SSEK Partner Stephen Igor Warokka Joins AmCham Indonesia Discussion on Immigration Policy with Vice Minister Silmy Karim

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SSEK Law Firm partner Stephen Igor Warokka recently took part in an American Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia (AmCham Indonesia) discussion with Vice Minister for Immigration and Corrections Silmy Karim. Stephen, who is the head of the firm’s corporate immigration practice and a supervising partner of its labor and employment practice, as well as a member … SSEK Partner Stephen Igor Warokka Joins AmCham Indonesia Discussion on Immigration Policy with Vice Minister Silmy Karim

SSEK Partner Moderates EuroCham Indonesia HR Committee Session on Indonesia’s Visa Policy

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SSEK Law Firm partner Stephen Igor Warokka recently moderated a EuroCham Indonesia Human Resources Committee meeting on visa policy reform in Indonesia. The session featured Bapak Eko Budianto, Director of Visa and Travel Documents at the Directorate General of Immigration, who shared key updates on visa policy changes and their impact on companies employing foreign … SSEK Partner Moderates EuroCham Indonesia HR Committee Session on Indonesia’s Visa Policy

Legal Shift in Indonesian Immigration: New Visa Classifications Take Effect

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Effective June 2, 2025, Indonesia has overhauled its visa framework through Minister of Immigration and Corrections (“MOIC”) Decree No. M.IP-08.GR.01.01 of 2025 concerning Visa Classification (“New Decree”). This New Decree amends the earlier classification under Minister of Law and Human Rights (“MOLHR”) Regulation No. 22 of 2023 concerning Visas and Stay Permits, as amended by … Legal Shift in Indonesian Immigration: New Visa Classifications Take Effect

Navigating Change: Understanding Latest Immigration Guidelines on Stay Permit Applications in Indonesia

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Indonesia’s Ministry of Immigration and Corrections (“MOIC”) has issued new nationwide guidelines for Immigration Offices aimed at reducing immigration violations, increasing oversight of foreign nationals, and improving clarity and consistency in stay permit services. These updates are set out in Circular Letter Number IMI-417.GR.01.01 Year 2025 concerning Adjustment of Immigration Residence Stay Permits (“CL 417/2025”), … Navigating Change: Understanding Latest Immigration Guidelines on Stay Permit Applications in Indonesia

SSEK Partner Invited to Speak at Business Briefing for Canadian Trade Mission to Indonesia

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SSEK Law Firm partner Stephen Igor Warokka gave a presentation on Understanding Indonesia: A Roadmap for Business Success as part of the opening day of the recent Team Canada Trade Mission to Indonesia. Stephen touched on a host of topics for the Canadian delegation, including legal entities in Indonesia, investment restrictions, local content requirements, intellectual … SSEK Partner Invited to Speak at Business Briefing for Canadian Trade Mission to Indonesia

Stricter Measures Ahead: Analyzing New Amendment to Indonesia’s Immigration Law

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A new amendment passed on 19 September 2024 introduces significant changes to how Indonesia’s Immigration Law (Law No. 6 of 2011 regarding Immigration) is enforced, with a notable impact on foreign nationals. We look at seven key changes in Law No. 63 of 2024 regarding the Third Amendment to Law No. 6 of 2011 regarding … Stricter Measures Ahead: Analyzing New Amendment to Indonesia’s Immigration Law

SSEK Hosts Breakfast Briefing on Expatriate Work and Stay Permits

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SSEK Law Firm hosted a breakfast briefing on the latest developments in expatriate work and stay permits, with guest speakers from the Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration and the Ministry of Manpower. Participants heard about and discussed new regulations on Indonesian co-laborers for expatriate employees and the list of approved positions for expatriates; the latest … SSEK Hosts Breakfast Briefing on Expatriate Work and Stay Permits