6 Things to Know About Jakarta Entry and Exit Permits (SKIM) During the Corona Covid-19 Pandemic

Kapanlagi.com - To prevent the spread of corona covid-19 virus, the Jakarta Provincial Government has implemented the Jakarta Entry and Exit Permit (SKIM) for residents who will enter and exit the Jakarta Capital Territory. This strategy is carried out considering that the corona covid-19 pandemic has not completely disappeared. However, some information about SKIM is often incorrect.

Large-Scale Social Restrictions (PSBB) in several areas including Jakarta recommends that every resident in these areas should not travel and engage in activities outside the home. However, the Jakarta Provincial Government facilitates residents who have urgent needs to access the Jakarta Capital Territory by issuing the Entry and Exit Permit (SKIM).

The procedure and requirements for making the Jakarta Entry and Exit Permit (SKIM) are listed on the official page corona.jakarta.go.id. The SKIM can be made online through the official page designated by the Jakarta Provincial Government by fulfilling the specified requirements. If the requirements are not met, the SKIM application may be rejected.

As reported from the official Instagram account of the Jakarta Investment and Integrated One-Stop Service Agency, @layananjakarta, it is known that out of a total of 39,850 SKIM applications, 2,286 applicants meet the main requirements for making the SKIM. Of course, with this number, there are still many residents who are confused about making the SKIM.

Therefore, it is necessary to know some things about the Jakarta Entry and Exit Permit (SKIM) in order to access the Jakarta Capital Territory. Then what are the things that need to be known about the Jakarta Entry and Exit Permit (SKIM) during the corona covid-19 pandemic?

The following are 6 things about the Jakarta Entry and Exit Permit (SKIM) that you should know to avoid mistakes and experience rejection in the SKIM application. Here is information about SKIM sourced from the page corona.jakarta.go.id and the official Instagram account of the Investment and Integrated One-Stop Service Agency of DKI Jakarta Province @layananjakarta.

1. Intended for Urgent Needs

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As reported on the corona.jakarta.go.id website, Jakarta Entry and Exit Permits (SKIM) are intended for residents who have urgent needs such as illness or family members who have passed away, as well as work-related needs.

Meanwhile, according to the provisions, SKIM is issued to individuals, business actors who are included in 11 sectors, namely Health, Food (Food and Beverage), Energy, Communication and Information Technology, Finance, Logistics, Hospitality, Construction, Strategic Industries, Basic Services, Public Utilities, and industries designated as National Vital Objects and Specific Objects, and Daily Needs Fulfillment. Therefore, residents who do not meet these requirements may experience rejection of their SKIM application.

2. There are Two Types of SKIM

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The two types of SKIM issued by the Jakarta Government consist of Single Trip Travel Permit and Multiple Trip Travel Permit. In addition, these two types of SKIM apply to residents of DKI Jakarta for destinations outside Jabodetabek and residents of non-Jabodetabek for destinations to DKI Jakarta.

3. Bodetabek Residents Do Not Need SKIM

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Residents of the Bodetabek area, consisting of Bogor City, Bogor Regency, Depok City, Tangerang City, South Tangerang City, Tangerang Regency, Bekasi City, and Bekasi Regency, do not need to have SKIM to travel to Jakarta. Likewise, residents of DKI Jakarta to the Bodetabek area do not need DKI Jakarta SKIM.

4. Online Application

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The Jakarta Exit and Entry Permit (SKIM) is made online through the page corona.jakarta.go.id by completing the specified requirements. After an applicant completes these requirements, they can upload the documents through the JakEVO application provided by the Jakarta Provincial Government.

Furthermore, the SKIM can be issued electronically in the form of a QR code as stated in Governor Regulation (Pergub) number 47 of 2020 regarding the Restriction of Traveling In and Out of the Special Capital Region of Jakarta Province in Efforts to Prevent the Spread of Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid-19).

5. Ensure the Guarantor's Email Address

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To create the Jakarta Exit and Entry Permit (SKIM), an applicant must first ensure the guarantor's email address. In other words, the email must be usable and able to receive incoming emails. This is because the email will be used to send a valid SKIM application message with an electronic signature. Therefore, before making the application, make sure the guarantor's email address is correct and accurate.

6. No Charge

The Jakarta Provincial Government also facilitates the management of the Jakarta Entry and Exit Permit (SKIM) without any charge, alias for free. So, the public does not need to worry if they want to make the SKIM.

Furthermore, the Jakarta Provincial Government also reminds residents to immediately report if they find any fees for making the SKIM through JAKI or the Fast Response Community complaint channel.

Well, those are the 6 things that need to be known about the Jakarta Entry and Exit Permit (SKIM) during the corona covid-19 pandemic. By knowing the above information, it can provide additional information about the SKIM, which is a requirement for accessing the Jakarta Capital Territory.

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