IMMIGRATION EFFORTS IN THE SECURTY OF INTERNATIONAL PASSENGERS ENTRY AND EXIT AT IMMIGRATION CHECKPOINT TANJUNG BALAI KARIMUN

Abstract

Indonesia has international ports spread across in several regions, one of them is in Tanjung Balai Karimun. The presence of international passenger in group and individual makes Tanjung Balai Karimun a gateway to the country’s traffic, so that it can effect domestic security and order. This research uses a qualitative approach. The conclusion is immigration security aims to carry out early detection and prevention efforts against threats, obstacles, and disturbances in the region or the country. Immigration inspection procedures include: checking travel document, visa, interview, scanning travel document, taking biometric data, and checking blocking lists. Immigration checks on foreigners entering Tanjung Balai Karimun area through passport and visa (visa index classification, visa security features, identity of visa’s holder data stated in the travel document, and visa validity period). Meanwhile, the action refusing entry by immigration officials against foreigners (WNA), for the reason whose name is registered in banned data, counterfeit  visa, have provided false information in obtaining a visa, and other reasons can be done by giving a stamp of refusal  of entry on the travel document. Apart from the process of refusing entry, immigration official has rights to carry out deportation action. Deportation action is carried out by immigration authorities on foreigner can be found in cases of falsifying travel document and residence permit, overstayed, and actions that endanger people.