Indonesia’s immigration chief urges rethink on wider visa-free access
Indonesia's immigration chief is opposing a proposal to expand visa-free travel, arguing that it could attract low-quality tourists and reduce state revenue. The government is currently debating whether to return to a more open visa policy or maintain stricter border controls.
Why it matters
This reflects a broader global tension between boosting tourism-driven economic growth and maintaining strict national immigration and security standards.
Immigration Director General Hendarsam Marantoko says Indonesia ‘does not want visitors who do not contribute positively’ to the economy
The article presents both the tourism ministry's economic arguments and the immigration chief's security concerns.
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