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Indonesia Government Implement New Passport Policy in 2027 Written on . Posted in -.

Indonesia Government Implement New Passport Policy in 2027

Jakarta, October 20, 2026 – The Indonesian Government, through the Ministry of Immigration and Correction, has announced a major overhaul of the national passport system, which will come into full effect at the beginning of 2027. This policy aims to modernize services, simplify administration, and enhance the security standards of travel documents to meet international benchmarks, bringing significant implications for the mobility of Indonesian Citizens (WNI).

Here are the key points of the policy changes:

  1. Implementation of a Single National Passport Type: All Indonesian citizens will eventually use only one standard national passport type, eliminating the distinctions between regular passports, laminated e-passports, and polycarbonate e-passports.
  2. Lifetime Passport Number: The system will implement a single, permanent lifetime passport number (similar to the NIK/National Identity Number), ensuring the number remains unchanged when the physical booklet is replaced.
  3. Passport Validity : What Applies Today As of October 20, 2026, Ministerial Regulation No. 11 of 2026, which took effect on July 28, 2026, stipulates that ordinary Indonesian passports may have a validity period of up to 10 years

Impact of the Policy on the Public and Travelers This change is expected to significantly affect the travel administration process for citizens, particularly regarding:

  • Simplified administration: A standardized passport system could make passport services more consistent nationwide.

  • Fewer number-related updates: If lifetime passport numbers are implemented, changes associated specifically with a new passport number could be reduced. However, banks, embassies, and other institutions may still require updated passport information.

  • Passport renewal requirements: A permanent passport number would not mean that the physical passport booklet could be used indefinitely. Holders must continue to comply with the applicable validity and renewal requirements.

  • A transition period: The government previously planned to use remaining stocks of existing passport booklets during 2026 while preparing for the proposed 2027 implementation.

As preparations continue, the introduction of a single national passport type and a passport number that remains unchanged upon renewal is targeted for 2027, subject to the completion of technical preparations and regulatory requirements. Until the government confirms the final implementation details, passport holders should continue to follow the regulations currently in force and monitor official announcements.