On November 7, ATMA collected an esteemed panel to update our members on the latest information for Indonesia and the Philippines.  The latest in our Country Update webinar series offers many insights for global mobility professionals relocating talent.

Key Takeaways:

• The Philippines is strictly enforcing advertising requirements for the 9g Visa (Pre-arranged Employment Visa for 1-3 years)
• Indonesia has transitioned to a fully digitized immigration process, quickening the process. However, there have been some challenges with website downtime
• Challenges for apartment seekers in the Philippines include unreliable websites and high costs in popular expat neighborhoods
• Both countries have lengthy and often contentious processes for security deposit returns
• Landlords in Indonesia prefer corporate leases because the company pays the 10% withholding tax.
• Employers in Jakarta are starting to demand a return to the office, and there has been a shift towards lump-sum packages requiring expats to manage their budget and expenses

Many thanks to our speakers for taking the time to keep the ATMA membership updated.