JAKARTA - Changes in the design and color of the passports of the Republic of Indonesia will be released on August 17, 2024, to coincide with the birthday of the Republic of Indonesia. The Director General (Dirjen) of Immigration of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights (Kemenkumham) Silmy Karim revealed that the renewal process was prepared for publication on August 17, 2025.
"This is prepared for August 17, 2025," said Silmy at a press conference in the Pakubuwono area, Jakarta, Friday, June 28.
He also did not explain in more detail regarding the color and design chosen. "This is prepared for the design and we plan to convey it when August 17, 2024," he said as quoted by ANTARA.
According to Silmy, the announcement is related to changes in the design and color of Indonesian Passports to provide a spirit of improvement in a better direction.
In addition, he admitted that internally Immigration was also enthusiastic about providing the best and safest work. The reason is, changes will increase security.
He explained in accordance with international rules that passport security must be strengthened every three years.
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Therefore, one aspect in changing security is the color in which there needs to be a checking process.
"For example, given a UV light or given an additional hologram. How can the photo be printed, later there will be details," concluded Silmy.
It is known, currently Indonesian Passports have a light blue or tosca cover for public passports. Meanwhile, for official passports are blue, and diplomatic passports are black.
On the cover of the Indonesian Passport, it is depicted as a gold Garuda bird symbol. As of January 2020, Indonesian passports have visa-free access and visas when the arrival of the 85 countries and territories.
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