Can I stay there? KITAS, KITAP, residency laws, and visa options for foreigners in Indonesia.
Administrative Sanctions and Deportation
The legal framework governing administrative sanctions and deportation in Indonesia is primarily established under Law No. 6 of 2011 on Immigration (Undang-Undang Nomor 6 Tahun 2011 tentang Keimigrasian), specifically within Chapter IX. Administrative Immigration Measures (Tindakan Administratif Keimigrasian or “TAK”) are distinct from criminal sanctions; they are non-judicial penalties imposed by authorized Immigration Officers on foreigners who violate administrative regulations or pose a threat to public order. Legal Basis and Authority for Administrative Measures Under Article 75, Paragraph (1) of Law No. 6 of 2011, the Directorate General of Immigration possesses broad discretionary power to impose sanctions. The article states: ...