Indonesia Temporarily Halts Visa Free Entry for Chinese Citizens

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Ricky Mohammad Nugraha

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Laila Afifa

Kamis, 6 Februari 2020 22:03 WIB

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - In an attempt to further prevent the spread of the coronavirus in Indonesia, the Indonesian Government has officially temporarily stopped the visa free policy for Chinese citizens.

Such a move is overseen by the Law and Human Rights Minister’s Regulation No.3/2020 upon halting the visa-free policy, visa on arrival, and residence permit under urgent circumstances.

The ministry’s secretariate-general spokesman Bambang Wiyono said the policy had been made effective since February 5, 2020.

“The government has temporarily stopped the visa-free policy and on-arrival visa for Chinese citizens or those who stayed or visited China within 14-days prior to entering Indonesia,” said Bambang in a written release on Thursday, February 6.

The Law and Human Rights Minister’s Regulation on visa-free for Chinese citizens will last until February 29, 2020, and will undergo evaluation if necessary.

HALIDA BUNGA

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