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Indonesia extends 30-day overstay period for foreigners affected by volcanic eruptions

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

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  • Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration will grant affected foreign nationals emergency residence permits lasting up to 30 days, with extensions possible if needed.
  • Foreigners whose flights are disrupted by volcanic activity can receive a zero-rupiah overstay charge if they submit documentation from an airline or airport authority.
  • Immigration officials urged affected travelers to report to the nearest immigration office and said they had increased readiness at airports.

Indonesia’s immigration authorities are giving foreigners affected by volcanic eruptions up to 30 additional days to remain in the country, while waiving overstay charges caused by the emergency.

The Directorate General of Immigration announced the policy on Instagram on Monday, citing increased activity at Mount Anak Krakatau and several other Indonesian volcanoes. It said an Emergency Circumstances Residence Permit could remain valid for up to 30 days and could be extended if necessary under existing rules.

The overstay fee will be set at zero for foreigners whose delayed or canceled travel causes them to remain beyond their permitted stay. Applicants must submit a letter or other confirmation from an airline or local airport authority.

The granting of an Emergency Circumstances Residence Permit is valid for no more than 30 days and may be extended if needed in accordance with the provisions.

· Indonesia’s Directorate General of ImmigrationThe directorate described the emergency residence permit available to foreign nationals affected by volcanic activity.

The directorate urged affected foreign nationals to report to the nearest immigration office with the required documents. It also said it had increased preparedness at international entry points after volcanic activity led to flight delays and cancellations.

Anak Krakatau in Lampung, Mount Semeru in East Java and Ili Lewotilok in East Nusa Tenggara were among the volcanoes still listed at an alert level, the report said.

The overstay charge is Rp0 for foreigners who overstay due to these circumstances, with a certificate from the airline or airport authority.

· Indonesia’s Directorate General of ImmigrationThe statement set out the conditions for waiving overstay fees.
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