Indonesia has introduced a new visa regulation, the D17 multiple entry visa, aimed at facilitating the frequent visits of Singaporean experts to Indonesia, particularly to the strategic areas of Batam, Bintan, and Karimun.
During the Indonesia-Singapore Six Bilateral Economic Working Groups meeting in Singapore, Indonesian Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto announced the introduction of the D17 visa. This initiative is designed to support the mobility of Singaporean investors and specialists to Indonesia, enhancing economic collaboration.
The new D17 multiple entry visa allows Singaporean experts multiple entries into Indonesia, simplifying their travel for business and investment purposes.
The visa facilitation specifically targets the Batam, Bintan, and Karimun regions, which are pivotal to Indonesia’s economic development strategies.
By easing travel restrictions for Singaporean experts, Indonesia aims to accelerate investment and expertise transfer into the country, fostering economic growth.
The visa regulation is part of a broader effort to enhance economic ties between Indonesia and Singapore, as discussed at the MM 6WG meetings.
The Indonesian government is leveraging this policy to support its goal of becoming one of the world’s top ten economies within a decade, requiring sustained high economic growth and increased foreign investment.
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The new visa regulations signify Indonesia’s commitment to enhancing bilateral relations and economic cooperation with Singapore. This move is expected to facilitate easier and more frequent travel for business professionals and experts, thereby driving investment and economic activities in key Indonesian regions.
Indonesia has implemented a new multiple-entry visa, the D17, to facilitate the regular visits of Singaporean experts to strategic areas like Batam, Bintan, and Karimun. This policy aims to boost investment and economic cooperation, supporting Indonesia’s ambitious economic growth targets.
Sources: MSN, Antara News (2024)
