Although both MERP and EPO relate to exiting Indonesia, they serve very different purposes:
MERP – Multiple Exit and Re-entry Permit
A MERP allows foreigners holding a stay permit (e.g., KITAS veya KITAP) to:
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Endonezya'dan ayrılmakve
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re-enter while their stay permit remains valid.
MERP olmadan, oturma izniniz geçersiz as soon as you exit the country.
MERP = You leave and come back.
EPO – Exit Permit Only
Bir EPO is used when you:
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permanently leave Indonesiaveya
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terminate your KITAS/KITAP.
Once the EPO is issued, your stay permit is officially closed, and you must leave Indonesia. After an EPO, you cannot re-enter using the old permit — you must apply for a new visa.
EPO = You leave and do NOT come back under the same permit.


