INDONESIAN PASSPORT

Indonesian Passport (Paspor Indonesia) is a travel document issued by the Government of Indonesia to Indonesian citizens only, residing in Indonesia or overseas. Since February 6, 2006 biometric passport are electronic passport (e-passport) issued according to the international standards established by ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).

The application of biometric passports is an attempt to combat the forms of forgery most commonly encountered by Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, especially regarding passports of Indonesian migrant workers. Effective from 26 January 2011, Indonesian Immigration Authority (Kementrian Hukum dan HAM RI) has introduced e-passports to enhance the security of its citizens’ travel documents and facilitate international travel.

Features of Indonesian Passport

  1. Microprinting: The passport contains small text that is difficult to read without magnification, making it difficult to counterfeit.
  2. Holographic images: The passport has a holographic image of the Garuda, the national emblem of Indonesia. This image is difficult to reproduce and helps to prevent counterfeiting.
  3. Electronic chip: The passport contains an electronic chip that stores personal information about the passport holder, such as their name, date of birth, and photograph. This information can be read by immigration officials using special equipment.
  4. Watermark: The passport has a watermark that is visible when held up to the light. This watermark contains an image of the Garuda and helps to prevent counterfeiting.
  5. UV printing: The passport has UV printing on certain pages, which is only visible under ultraviolet light. This feature helps to prevent forgery.

Types of Passport Indonesian Passport

Regular Passport

This passport is issued by Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Justice and Human Rights. It can be obtained at any immigration office in Indonesia and at Indonesian embassies and consulates overseas. The passport contains 48 pages and is valid for 10 years.

Diplomatic Passport

This passport is issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs for diplomatic missions.

Service Passport

This passport is issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs for public servants on official travel.

Documents Required

For Indonesian citizens living inside Indonesian territory:

  1. Copy of Identity Card (KTP)
  2. Copy of Family Register (Kartu Keluarga)
  3. Copy of Birth certificate
  4. Copy of marriage certificate or diploma
  5. Copy of baptismal certificate
  6. Letter of Recommendation from work or Sponsorship letter from overseas company
  7. Indonesian naturalization letter for Foreigners who obtained Indonesian citizenship through naturalization
  8. Name change certificate in case of change of name in passport

For Indonesian citizens living outside Indonesian Territory:

  1. Local state identity cards, proofs, instructions and information which indicates that the applicant reside in the country
  2. Old passport.

For Replacement of Ordinary Passport in case of Lost or Damaged:

  1. Report of loss of passport from local police
  2. Copy of Identity Card (KTP)
  3. Copy of Family Register (Kartu Keluarga)
  4. Copy of Birth certificate
  5. Copy of marriage certificate or diploma
  6. Copy of baptismal certificate

For Replacement of Ordinary Passport in case of Expiry or Pages finished:

  1. Original Old Passport
  2. Copy of Identity Card (KTP)
  3. Copy of Family Register (Kartu Keluarga)
  4. Copy of Birth certificate
  5. Copy of marriage certificate or diploma
  6. Copy of baptismal certificate

19 Comments

  1. Other than the above types of Indonesian passport, I understand that there is a special version for Indonesian domestic helpers working in Hong Kong. Is there any travel restrictions in using this version of passport, such as getting a Visitor Visa to the United Kingdom?

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    • hi , I have the same issue , my friend have a domestic helper passport, she tried to change to public passport but the administration at jakarta won’t give to her.
      she can’t apply for uk visa in this case .
      I m looking for information as well
      thanks

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  2. I WANT TO RENEW MY WIFE’S INDONESIAN PASSPORT
    PLEASE TELL ME IF YOU PROVIDE ANY SERVICE FOR THAT
    LET ME KNOW TIME TAKEN IN THE PROCESS, DOCUMENT REQUIRED AND CHARGES FOR THE SERVICE

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  3. Hi,
    My wife lost her passport in Jakarta, she has all original documents except for kk (family card) she just has a photocopy of it. She married to me against her family and now she is stranded in Jakarta. Is it possible to make her new passport without original kk.
    Regards and thanks

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  4. Saya tinggal di Dubai dan baru renew passport tahun lalu di konjen Dubai. apakah saya bisa apply untuk e passport di konjen Dubai?

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    • Dear Bryan,

      Thank you for your comment.

      Unfortunately, we cannot process the passport without your wife’s presence in Indonesia. Passport process requires applicant to go for an interview and bio-metrics to the immigration office.

      Should you require further information on this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us. Mail you queries to cs@ajconsultants.net.

      Best Regards,
      Admin

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  6. Hey sir I’m living in Spain and my girlfriend living is in Indonesia and i want to be take her in Spain and she lost since 9 months and she applied for the new I’d card but still didn’t come is it any suggestions for it ?
    Thanks for positive reply

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  7. Hi. I believe most helpers in Singapore are using fake passports. My ex-helper went back and now wants to return, but told me immigration is a problem to get a new passport because they found out she had a fake passport. Are you able to resolve this for her? She is in Surabaya. How much will it cost and how long does it take? Thanks

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  11. HI
    I have lost my passport and all documents in Dubai, UAE, how can i apply to get new passport i have no idea please guide me i am very upset i want to apply for residence visa in UAE. Please tell me the process where i have to go and what to do please help me

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  12. My wife is an Indonesian citizen living in central Java, I am a foreigner looking to get a spousal visa with her as a sponsor. Does she need to get a passport to sponsor me and since she lives far from the major cities is there an online way to get the passport? Also the requirements above say a letter from overseas company. is that necessary if she is just going to be a sponsor and not travelling overseas

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    • Dear Mr. Matt,

      Thank you for your comment.

      Your wife is not required to have a passport to sponsor your spouse visa. No, the letter from overseas company is not required as well.

      Should you require further information on this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us.

      Best Regards,
      Admin

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