Foreigners Holding ITAP and ITAS Can Now Use Immigration Autogate

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JAKARTA – Foreign nationals holding Permanent Stay Permits (ITAP) and Limited Stay Permits
(ITAS) can now use the immigration autogate at Soekarno-Hatta and Ngurah Rai airports.
Previously, the autogate was available to foreigners holding e-Visas or Visit Visa-Free (BVK).


“The integration of the visa and stay permit issuance system with the autogate system
enhances immigration services at border crossings. Previously, foreigners holding ITAP/ITAS
were required to go through immigration checks at counters by officers, although there was a
dedicated counter. Now, the experience is more streamlined, enjoyable, and highly efficient,”
said Acting Director General of Immigration, Saffar M. Godam.

From January to September 2024, a total of 3,518,963 foreign nationals entered and exited
Indonesia via the autogate, averaging around 390,000 foreigners per month. The autogate
process, which takes only 15-25 seconds per person, facilitates the immigration inspection flow,
leading to a constant in  users. Currently, there are 88 operational autogates at
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and 120 at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport.

The Directorate General of Immigration issued 134,037 limited stay permits and 3,648
permanent stay permits up to September 2024. By enhancing public services through system
digitization, particularly the optimization of the autogate, the Directorate General of Immigration
has made it easier for ITAP/ITAS holders, who are also frequent travelers.
“Digitalization of immigration services for foreigners is implemented, starting from online visa
applications through the evisa.imigrasi.go.id website. In addition, biometric data collection can
now be done independently through this website, so applicants no longer need to visit the
immigration office. Likewise, for stay permit extensions, everything is conducted digitally,” said Godam.

The convenience provided to ITAP/ITAS holders does not compromise security, as face
recognition technology on the autogate ensures that all individuals passing through are not on
the blacklist or red notice.
“We continue to encourage efforts to attract high-quality foreigners to Indonesia, so the country
benefits positively, especially economically. Our visa and stay permit policies act as a filter while
facilitating access simultaneously,” concluded Godam