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Employment Termination in Indonesia: Urgent Reasons (Alasan Mendesak)
Not every violation committed by an employee requires the employer to go through a progressive warning process before terminating the employment relationship. In certain circumstances, where an employee commits a serious and urgent violation, the employer may terminate the employment relationship without first issuing Warning Letter 1, Warning Letter 2, and Warning Letter 3. This concept is commonly referred to as termination for urgent reasons or alasan mendesak, as regulate

Tiffany Efny Tampubolon, S.H., LL.M.
Aug 288 min read


Divorce of Marriages Between an Indonesian and a Foreign National (Mixed Marriages) in Indonesia
A Mixed Marriage, or also known as international marriage, in Indonesia refers to a marriage between two persons who, in Indonesia, are subject to different laws as a result of their different nationalities, provided that at least one of the parties is an Indonesian citizen, according to Article 57 of Law Number 1 of 1974 on Marriage (the “Marriage Law”). For a mixed-nationality couple, such as an Indonesian citizen (WNI) married to a foreign national (WNA), where the divorce

Tiffany Efny Tampubolon, S.H., LL.M.
Aug 249 min read


Steps to Becoming an Indonesian Citizen
Becoming a citizen of Indonesia is a significant step for anyone looking to make this vibrant country their permanent home. The process...

Tiffany Efny Tampubolon, S.H., LL.M.
Sep 22, 20254 min read


Understanding Divorce in Indonesia: A Comprehensive Guide
Choosing and deciding to divorce means facing a court process. This is because a legally valid divorce in Indonesia can only be filed and processed through the court system. This principle also applies to divorce in Indonesia involving mixed marriages, where one spouse is an Indonesian citizen (WNI) and the other is a foreign national (WNA).

Tiffany Efny Tampubolon, S.H., LL.M.
Sep 7, 20259 min read


Getting a Marriage Certificate or Marriage Book in Indonesia: A Complete Guide
Marriage certificate or marriage book is an official document which proves the validity of marriage before religion and state

Nurul Usman, S.H.
Nov 25, 20249 min read


SKCK Indonesia: Key Requirement for Naturalization Process
For foreign nationals, an SKCK might be needed for the naturalization process.

Tiffany Efny Tampubolon, S.H., LL.M.
Oct 8, 20245 min read


SKCK Indonesia: A Requirement for Permanent Residence Application Process
There are various reasons why someone would need to prove their clean criminal record in Indonesia, e.g. for permanent residence application

Tiffany Efny Tampubolon, S.H., LL.M.
Jul 11, 20246 min read


Legal Aspects of Working Remotely from Bali (Indonesia)
For remote workers specifically, the Indonesian government provides a Remote Worker Visa (Index E33G). This visa is classified as a VITAS.

Tiffany Efny Tampubolon, S.H., LL.M.
May 30, 20246 min read


Employment Termination in Indonesia Based on Poor Performance
The Indonesian Labor Law does not explicitly regulate an employee’s poor performance as a reason for terminating an employment relationship.

Tiffany Efny Tampubolon, S.H., LL.M.
May 29, 20244 min read


What are the Types of Employment Contracts in Indonesia?
Employment contracts in Indonesia are categorized into permanent and fixed-term contracts (PKWTT and PKWT), each with specific features.

Tiffany Efny Tampubolon, S.H., LL.M.
May 28, 20245 min read


Understanding Expatriate Employment Contracts under Indonesian Law
Since expatriate employees can only be employed for a certain period, their employment contract shall be a fixed-term contract (PKWT).

Tiffany Efny Tampubolon, S.H., LL.M.
May 3, 20248 min read


SKCK Indonesia: How to obtain one if you are an ex-Indonesian citizen?
Ex-Indonesian citizens/ Indonesian citizens who have changed citizenship will have foreigner status, and the requirement is different

Tiffany Efny Tampubolon, S.H., LL.M.
Oct 31, 20234 min read


SKCK Indonesia - How to get one if you were a tourist?
Tourists or foreigners who do not have KITAS, KITAP or IMTA cannot apply for SKCK.

Tiffany Efny Tampubolon, S.H., LL.M.
Oct 31, 20234 min read


How to register a marriage held abroad in Indonesia?
Marriages abroad must be registered no later than 30 days after the couple returns to Indonesia.

Tiffany Efny Tampubolon, S.H., LL.M.
Oct 31, 20235 min read


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding Children with Dual Citizenship in Indonesia
Indonesia’s Dual citizenship is a situation where a person is considered a citizen of two different countries simultaneously.

Tiffany Efny Tampubolon, S.H., LL.M.
Sep 28, 20237 min read


Company Regulations: Why does an Indonesian Company need it?
Company regulations are a set of regulations made by the company to regulate employee behavior and build discipline

Tiffany Efny Tampubolon, S.H., LL.M.
Sep 28, 20235 min read


International Marriage in Indonesia, What You Need to Know?
International marriage refers to a relationship between two individuals of different nationalities. This is a common phenomenon in...

Tiffany Efny Tampubolon, S.H., LL.M.
Sep 28, 20235 min read


FAQ and Procedures on Indonesian Employment Termination
Termination of Employment Relations (PHK) is the termination of an employment relationship due to certain reasons

Tiffany Efny Tampubolon, S.H., LL.M.
Sep 18, 20238 min read


How to get the Indonesian Immigration Certificate (SKIM)?
The Immigration Certificate (SKIM) is an immigration document that proves the period of stay of a foreign citizen in Indonesian territory.

Tiffany Efny Tampubolon, S.H., LL.M.
Sep 18, 20235 min read


Prenuptial Agreement in Indonesia (Frequently Asked Questions)
A prenuptial agreements:s is essentially a written agreement made by prospective husband and wife before or at the time of marriage.

Tiffany Efny Tampubolon, S.H., LL.M.
Sep 18, 20237 min read
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