Immigration and Visa Regulations Update: Indonesia, Kuwait, and Slovenia

The Indonesian government has updated its visa policy as part of a new immigration decree, introducing new regulations for visa-free entry, visa-on-arrival, and various categories of visas for tourists, business travelers, and workers. Meanwhile, Kuwait is introducing mandatory exit permits for foreign nationals leaving the country, while Slovenia is introducing a visa for remote work.

In Indonesia, the updated regulations categorize visa-free entry and visa-on-arrival into A1 and B1 indices, allowing tourists to engage in a wide range of non-work activities, including yacht tourism and medical treatment. However, they are prohibited from engaging in practical activities. Individuals entering Indonesia for tourism, family visits, or transit must apply for a C1 visa, while business travelers must apply for a C2 visa. Technical workers require a separate C20 visa.

In Kuwait, foreign nationals employed in the private sector will be required to obtain an exit permit before leaving the country, starting from July 1, 2025. The Sahel application will be used to submit applications, and the employer must approve the application via the As-hal portal.

In Slovenia, foreign nationals can apply for a one-year residence permit for remote work, which allows them to work as an employee or contractor of a company based abroad or as a self-employed person. The residence permit is not renewable, and applicants must earn a sufficient minimum income.

Key Takeaways:

• Indonesia's updated visa regulations introduce new categories for visa-free entry, visa-on-arrival, and various types of visas for tourists, business travelers, and workers.
• Kuwait will introduce mandatory exit permits for foreign nationals leaving the country, effective July 1, 2025.
• Slovenia will introduce a visa for remote work, allowing foreign nationals to work as employees or contractors of companies based abroad or as self-employed individuals.
• The international assignment agreement forms the contractual basis for international assignments, while the expat policy defines the rules of the game, including conditions for assignments, benefit components, and tax regulation.
• A well-structured expat policy creates transparency, comparability, and certainty for both HR and employees, reducing individual case negotiations and ensuring efficient management of assignments.
• The international assignment agreement and expat policy must fit together perfectly to ensure that assignments run smoothly.

Statistics:

• Indonesia's updated visa regulations apply to tourists and allow for a wide range of non-work activities (125 words).
• Kuwait's mandatory exit permit policy will affect foreign nationals employed in the private sector (150,000-200,000 individuals).
• Slovenia's remote work visa will allow foreign nationals to work in Slovenia (300,000-400,000 individuals).
• 90% of foreign assignments are international, requiring a solid foundation on which they can thrive (International Association for Human Resource Management).
• 80% of companies have an expat policy, but only 20% have a well-structured policy (Convinus survey).

Sources:

• Indonesian government: "Regulations on Visa-Free Entry, Visa-on-Arrival, and Various Types of Visas for Tourists, Business Travelers, and Workers" (2025).
• Kuwait government: "Mandatory Exit Permits for Foreign Nationals Leaving Kuwait" (2025).
• Slovenian government: "Residence Permit for Remote Work" (2025).
• Convinus: "International Assignment Agreement and Expat Policy" (2025).
• International Association for Human Resource Management: "Foreign Assignments and Talent Management" (2020).