When your visa is up for renewal, anticipate your
passport being held by immigration services for approximately two weeks.
However, this shouldn't deter your travel plans. In this article, we offer
practical tips on how to navigate this period of passport limbo.
Preparation is key: before submitting your passport
for renewal, make sure you have both a paper copy and a digital photo on your
phone. Notarizing these copies is unnecessary.
A passport copy suffices for hotel check-ins,
visiting tourist spots, and even journeying to nearby islands like Gili, Nusa
Penida, Lombok, and Java.
For domestic flights within Indonesia, a passport
copy is generally acceptable for ticketing and boarding, though it's wise to
confirm with the airline beforehand to avoid surprises.
If you're planning to travel to remote destinations
within Indonesia, it's advisable to wait until your passport is ready, as
stricter regulations may apply to foreigners in those areas.
Remember, initiating visa
extensions well in advance is crucial.
For added convenience, our visa
extension services spare you from multiple trips to immigration offices. We
collect your documents from your address and submit them on your behalf. Once
your visa is processed, we will retrieve your passport and deliver it back to
you. You'll only need to visit the immigration office once for the biometrics
procedure.
If you have any questions about visa extensions,
please don't hesitate to contact us
via Telegram - @legalindonesia / @LegalIndonesiaBot
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