(21 March 2024, Jakarta, Indonesia) – The Philippine Embassy in Jakarta reminds all Filipinos in Indonesia to be more circumspect in your business dealings with companies and entities, and to be more mindful of the application for the proper immigration permits required to enter Indonesia and engage in work or gainful occupation.

This advisory is being published for Filipinos to avoid falling victim into disadvantageous business dealings and partnerships, and to ensure that Filipinos entering Indonesia are using appropriate visas that are legally issued based on their intended purpose of stay in the country.

Should you encounter any fraudulent business practices for the duration of your stay, please report directly to the Komisi Pengawas Persaingan Usaha (KPPU), also known as the Commission for the Supervision of Business Competition, through the following contact details: telephone numbers at (021) 3507015, 3507016, and 3507043 and email address at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Filipinos in Indonesia may likewise reach out to the Embassy’s Assistance-to-Nationals Section through +62 811 887 344 (mobile phone with WhatsApp) for any other related concerns.

Thank you.