Research Permits in Indonesia

One of the benefits of studying in Indonesia with ACICIS is that we do all of the visa paperwork for you, both before you go, and when you arrive in Indonesia. You receive a 12 month KITAS, and an MREP. If you were to go on your own, here is an example of instructions on getting all the permits needed after you have received a VITAS visa, a research permit from LIPI, and then arrived in Indonesia. This information was provided in pamphlet form by the American-Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) in Jakarta, to recent Fulbright Scholars upon their arrival in Indonesia. The information is available at http://www.antarakita.net/thisjustin.html and was pointed out by John MacDougal in his Indonesian Studies YahooGroup. ACICIS student Janelle Marburg with her personal tutor at Universitas Gadjah MadaSome Important Definitions * LIPI: Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia (Institute of Indonesian Sciences). * SIP: Surat Ijin Penelitian (Research Permit). * INTELPAM: Intelijen dan Pengamanan (Office of Intelligence and Security). * SKJ: Surat Keterangan Jalan (Travel Permit). * KESBANGLINMAS: Kesatuan Bangsa dan Perlindungan Masyarakat (Office of National Unity and Community Protection). * SPP: Surat Pemberitahuan Penelitian (Notification of Research). * POA: Pendaftaran dan Mutasi Orang Asing (Alien Registration Card). * KITAS: Kartu Ijin Tinggal Sementara (Temporary Residence Permit) * MREP: Multiple Re Entry Permit for the full information, you can click here