NATLEX
Database of national labour, social security and related human rights legislation
Indonesia (603) > Migrant workers (100)
| Name: | Explanation of the Government respecting the decision of the Minister of Manpower (No. PER-04/MEN/84) concerning manpower planning and permit to employ foreign manpower visa holders. |
| Country: | Indonesia |
| Subject(s): | Migrant workers |
| Type of legislation: | Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.) |
| Adopted on: | 1984 |
| Entry into force: | |
| ISN: | IDN-1984-M-39635 |
| Link: | https://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/natlex4.detail?p_isn=39635&p_lang=en |
| Bibliography: | Labour Legislation in Indonesia (Revised through 1988), 1988, Ministry of Manpower, Indonesia, Vol. 3, p. 120 |
| Abstract/Citation: | The Decision (PER-04/MEN/84) is intended to simplify the process of applying for and granting work permits to foreigners, and provides that, in accordance with the Decree of the People's Consultative Assembly No. II/MPR/1983 on the Basic Policy of the State, the acceptance of foreign workers is closely related to the continued need for foreign capital investments and transfer of technology. The process of Indonesialization is stated to continue with a view to establishing a balance. The decision further declares that illegal immigrants and foreigners in violation of current rules will be prosecuted. |
| Basic text(s): |