Introduction

On 23 July 2026, the Minister of Immigration and Corrections of the Republic of Indonesia issued Minister of Immigration and Corrections Regulation No. 11 of 2026 on Ordinary Passports and Passport-like Travel Documents ("MOIC Regulation 11/2026"), which took effect on on 28 July 2026. MOIC Regulation 11/2026 establishes updated provisions governing the classification and validity period of ordinary passports, application requirements, and procedures for the issuance of ordinary passports and passport-like travel documents for Indonesian citizens as well as eligible foreign nationals in accordance with the prevailing laws and regulations.

MOIC Regulation 11/2026 was issued to implement the provisions of Government Regulation No. 31 of 2013 on the Implementing Regulation of Law No. 6 of 2011 on Immigration, as most recently amended by Government Regulation No. 40 of 2023. In light of the evolving needs of immigration services, regulatory developments in the immigration sector, and changes to the institutional nomenclature of the ministry responsible for immigration affairs, MOIC Regulation 11/2026 revokes and replaces Minister of Law and Human Rights Regulation No. 8 of 2014 on Ordinary Passports and Passport-like Travel Documents, as last amended by Minister of Law and Human Rights Regulation No. 19 of 2024. Through this regulation, the Government modernizes the legal framework governing the issuance of travel documents with the objective of strengthening legal certainty, improving the quality of immigration services, and enhancing the effectiveness of passport administration

Key Changes Introduced by MOIC Regulation 11/2026

Key Provisions
Types of Ordinary Passports and Validity Periods

Articles 2 and 3 classify ordinary passports into electronic ordinary passports (e-passports), which may use either laminated or polycarbonate data pages, and non-electronic ordinary passports.

The Regulation further distinguishes passport validity periods based on the applicant's status.

An ordinary passport may be issued with a maximum validity period of ten years for Indonesian citizens who:

• are at least 17 years of age or are legally married; and

• are domiciled in Indonesia.

Meanwhile, a passport with a maximum validity period of five years is issued to:

• Indonesian children under 17 years of age who are unmarried;

• Indonesian citizens residing overseas; and

• Indonesian citizens in certain specific categories, including:

  • prospective Indonesian migrant workers;

  • Indonesian migrant workers; and

  • recipients of overseas scholarships.

Applications for Ordinary Passports

Chapter II of MOIC Regulation 11/2026 provides that applications for ordinary passports may be submitted either electronically or through manual procedures. Domestic applications must be filed with the relevant Immigration Office, while overseas applications may be submitted through Indonesian diplomatic or consular missions, the Indonesian Trade and Economic Office (KDEI), or authorized foreign service officials.

Application requirements vary depending on the applicant's status, including:

• adult Indonesian citizens;

• Indonesian children; and

• children holding dual nationality.

The Regulation also introduces greater flexibility by permitting applicants to submit statutory declarations in lieu of certain supporting documents under specific family circumstances, including where parents are divorced, deceased, where the applicant is an orphan, or where the applicant is an adopted child.

Furthermore, in urgent circumstances or to accommodate the operational needs of particular organizations or institutions, passport application services may be provided outside designated Immigration Offices.

Passport Issuance Procedures and Mandatory Processing Time

Chapter II of MOIC Regulation 11/2026 establishes a structured procedure for the issuance of ordinary passports. Pursuant to Article 16, every passport application must undergo a series of administrative and substantive verification stages, including:

• verification of the authenticity and completeness of the required documents;
• payment of the applicable immigration fees;
• biometric data collection, including photographs and fingerprints;
• an interview with the applicant;
• verification of the application data; and
• adjudication by the competent Immigration Officer.

The Regulation further introduces a mandatory service standard. Under Article 23, Immigration Officers are required to issue an ordinary passport within four working days after all application requirements have been fully satisfied. This processing period does not apply to same-day expedited passport services or applications involving the replacement of lost or damaged passports, which are subject to separate procedures.

Withdrawal, Cancellation, and Revocation of Ordinary Passports

MOIC Regulation 11/2026 distinguishes between the withdrawal, cancellation, and revocation of ordinary passports by providing separate legal grounds for each administrative measure.

Withdrawal of Passports

Immigration Officers are authorized to withdraw an ordinary passport where its holder:

• has been designated as a suspect in a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment of at least five years;
• is the subject of an INTERPOL Red Notice; or
• has been placed on Indonesia's immigration prevention list.

Cancellation of Passports

Under Article 31, an ordinary passport may be cancelled where:

• the passport was obtained unlawfully;
• the applicant submitted false or misleading information;
• the passport holder dies during the issuance process;
• the issued passport is not collected within one month from its issuance; or
• the passport is damaged during the issuance process.

Revocation of Passports

The Regulation further provides that an ordinary passport may be revoked where:

• the holder is convicted of a criminal offence punishable by imprisonment of at least five years;
• the holder loses Indonesian nationality;
• a dual-nationality child elects to retain foreign citizenship;
• the passport has expired;
• the passport holder dies;
• the passport is severely damaged or lost; or
• the holder fails to surrender a passport that has previously been withdrawn by the immigration authorities.

Types of Passport-like Travel Documents (SPLP)

Chapter III introduces a more comprehensive classification of Passport-like Travel Documents (Surat Perjalanan Laksana Paspor – "SPLP"), which now consist of:

• SPLP for Indonesian Citizens;
• SPLP for Foreign Nationals; and
• Border Crossing Passes.

SPLP for Indonesian Citizens (Sheet Form)

A sheet-form SPLP may be issued to Indonesian citizens who:

• are facing legal proceedings;
• are staying overseas unlawfully; or
• are affected by force majeure or other emergency circumstances.

This document:

• is valid for a maximum period of 90 days; and
• may only be used for a single journey.

SPLP for Indonesian Citizens (Booklet Form)

A booklet-form SPLP may be granted to Indonesian citizens whose passport has been lost or damaged, provided that they are not involved in legal proceedings.

This document:

• is valid for up to two years;
• may only be used for one journey; and
• may only be issued once during the holder's lifetime.

SPLP for Foreign Nationals

An SPLP may also be issued to eligible foreign nationals who:

• do not possess a valid travel document; and
• do not have diplomatic or consular representation of their home country in Indonesia.

Such documents may be issued for the purposes of:

• voluntary departure;
• deportation; or
• repatriation.

The document is valid for a maximum period of six months and may only be used for a single journey.

Border Crossing Pass

A Border Crossing Pass may be issued to Indonesian citizens residing in border areas pursuant to applicable bilateral border crossing agreements.

The pass:

• remains valid for three years; and
• is not renewable.

Passport Blank Procurement

Chapter IV of MOIC Regulation 11/2026 introduces a dedicated framework governing the procurement of passport blanks. Unlike the previous regulation, which only generally assigned procurement responsibility to the Director General of Immigration, the new Regulation prescribes a comprehensive procurement process consisting of:

• procurement planning;
• preparation;
• selection of the supplier;
• contract implementation; and
• handover of the passport blanks.

To ensure the uninterrupted availability of passport blanks, the Regulation requires procurement planning to cover distribution needs for a minimum period of 18 months. In addition, the technical security specifications for passport blanks must comply with the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and be stipulated by a Ministerial Decree.

Recognizing that passport blanks constitute state security-sensitive materials, the Regulation permits their procurement through direct appointment of suppliers. Where direct appointment cannot be implemented, the procurement process must proceed through a tender or public bidding mechanism in accordance with the applicable government procurement regulations.

Transitional Provisions

Article 79 contains transitional provisions to ensure legal certainty during the implementation of MOIC Regulation 11/2026.

Ordinary Passports and Passport-like Travel Documents that were issued under the previous regulatory framework remain valid until the expiry of their respective validity periods. Likewise, applications that were still being processed when MOIC Regulation 11/2026 entered into force must be completed in accordance with the provisions of the new Regulation.

The Regulation also provides that passport blanks produced under Minister of Law and Human Rights Regulation No. 8 of 2014, as last amended by Minister of Law and Human Rights Regulation No. 19 of 2024, may continue to be used until existing inventories are exhausted. This transitional arrangement is intended to facilitate an orderly implementation of the new regulatory framework while avoiding unnecessary administrative disruption.

Closing

MOIC Regulation 11/2026 comprehensively updates Indonesia's regulatory framework governing ordinary passports and passport-like travel documents in response to the evolving needs of immigration services, developments in immigration law, and institutional changes within the ministry responsible for immigration affairs. The Regulation introduces significant reforms, including a revised classification and validity period for ordinary passports, expanded application channels, standardized passport issuance procedures and service timelines, a more comprehensive classification of passport-like travel documents (SPLP), and a dedicated framework for the procurement of passport blanks.

The Regulation is expected to strengthen legal certainty, improve the efficiency of immigration administration, and enhance the quality of public immigration services. At the same time, its transitional provisions ensure continuity by preserving the validity of travel documents issued under the previous regulatory regime and facilitating a smooth transition to the new framework.