In order to facilitate the free movement of persons within the ASEAN region, Indonesia has now ratified the ASEAN Agreement on the Movement of Natural Persons (“Agreement”) through Presidential Regulation No. 53 of 2015 (“2015 Regulation”). The Agreement aims to:[1]
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Facilitate the movement of natural persons/citizens between ASEAN states, especially as regards goods/services and investment;
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(b)
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Establish clear immigration procedures as regards temporary entry or temporary stay; and
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(c)
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Protect domestic laborers and permanent employment within the territories of the ASEAN states.
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