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Frequent Legal Issues for International Visitors

Immigration & Overstay Penalties
Defense against deportation threats, KITAS/Visa violations, blacklist status, and immigration detention.
Traffic Accidents & Rental Disputes
Legal protection for vehicle crashes, extortion by local renters, property damage claims, and police mediations.
Mixed Marriage & Family Law
Navigating cross-border divorce, child custody battles, prenuptial agreements, and asset separation.
Criminal Defense & Narcotics
Urgent advocacy for police arrests, drug allegations, defamation (ITE Law), and physical assault charges.
Foreign Investment
Resolving nominee agreement conflicts, fraudulent local partners, leasehold disputes, and corporate establishment.
Immigration & Overstay Penalties
Defense against deportation threats, KITAS/Visa violations, blacklist status, and immigration detention.
Traffic Accidents & Rental Disputes
Legal protection for vehicle crashes, extortion by local renters, property damage claims, and police mediations.
Mixed Marriage & Family Law
Navigating cross-border divorce, child custody battles, prenuptial agreements, and asset separation.
Criminal Defense & Narcotics
Urgent advocacy for police arrests, drug allegations, defamation (ITE Law), and physical assault charges.
Foreign Investment
Resolving nominee agreement conflicts, fraudulent local partners, leasehold disputes, and corporate establishment.
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Immigration & Visas
Avoid the devastating Rp 1,000,000/day overstay penalty or sudden blacklist deportation.
  • VoA & e-VoA Extensions
  • KITAS to KITAP Transitions
  • Deportation Defense Strategies
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Business & Work
Operating as a digital nomad, yoga/pilates instructor, or freelancer on a tourist visa is strictly illegal.
  • PT PMA Establishment Rules
  • IMTA / Work Permit Requirements
  • Local Partner Disputes mitigation
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Property & Real Estate Risks
Indonesian Agrarian Law strictly prohibits foreigners from holding Freehold Title (Hak Milik) over land. Misunderstanding this law is the #1 cause of major financial loss for expats in Bali and Lombok. We guide you through safe, legal property acquisition.
  • The Danger of Nominee Agreements: Using a local's name to buy land is legally void and incredibly risky.
  • Leasehold (Hak Sewa): The safest standard method for long-term villa rentals.
  • Right to Use (Hak Pakai): Legal avenue for expats with KITAS/KITAP to own specific properties under their own name.
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ITE Law (Tourist Traps)
Indonesia enforces strict Cyber Defamation Laws. Posting a bad online review or complaining aggressively on Instagram can lead to criminal defamation charges.
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Mixed Marriages
Without a Prenuptial Agreement (Perjanjian Pranikah), your Indonesian spouse will lose their legal right to hold Freehold property in Indonesia after marrying you.
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