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Indonesia rethinks visa-free access to boost economy and border control

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Indonesia's immigration chief, Hendarsam Marantoko, is advocating for a more selective approach to visa-free travel, emphasizing the need to attract visitors who positively contribute to the economy and generate state revenue. While the tourism ministry is proposing to expand visa-free access to countries like Japan, South Korea, and Australia, Marantoko highlighted concerns about potential revenue loss and the need for stronger border controls. This shift follows a recent reduction in visa-free countries, moving from 169 to 16, as Indonesia re-evaluates its immigration policies. AI

RANK_REASON Article discusses policy changes and their economic implications based on an immigration chief's statements and a tourism ministry proposal.

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Indonesia rethinks visa-free access to boost economy and border control

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · SCMP’s Asia desk ·

    Indonesia’s immigration chief urges rethink on wider visa-free access

    The Indonesian tourism ministry’s proposal to expand visa-free entry to more countries risks bringing in “low-quality tourists”, its immigration chief has said, asking the government to reconsider the decision. “We do not want visitors who do not contribute positively. When visas…

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