Indonesian Embassy In Yangon Completes The Biometric Record Of Indonesian Citizens, The Second Wave Of Repatriation From Myanmar Was Carried Out This Week

Indonesian citizen biometric recordings by the Indonesian Embassy in Yangon. (Source: Indonesian Embassy in Yangon)

JAKARTA - The second wave of repatriation of Indonesian citizens (WNI) from Myanmar to the country is planned to be carried out this week, along with the steps taken by the Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) in Yangon to continue to accelerate the required administrative process.

The Indonesian Embassy in Yangon conducted a biometric record of Indonesian citizens in Shwe Kokko, amid efforts to speed up the process of repatriating hundreds of Indonesian citizens affected by controlling online scam and online gambling centers in Kayin State, on December 4-8. The recordings were carried out directly at the location

In a statement on Tuesday, the Indonesian Embassy said that more than 200 Indonesian citizens were successfully recorded for the process of issuing a Passport Travel Letter (SPLP) in lieu of lost passports, confiscated operators, or expired.

"This process is carried out by the Indonesian Embassy in collaboration with local authorities to ensure that all Indonesian citizens can immediately meet the administrative requirements for repatriation," said the Indonesian Embassy in its statement, as quoted (9/12).

The Indonesian Embassy in Yangon revealed that following the success of returning 56 Indonesian citizens who arrived safely in the country today, his party plans to carry out the second wave of Indonesian citizens returning to the country this week.

It said the second wave of repatriation was scheduled for December 12, 2025, and will involve 54 Indonesian citizens. All Indonesian citizens hold valid passports and have obtained cross-border permits from the Myanmar authorities and the Thai government.

"They will be moved by land to Mae Sot, Thailand on December 12 before departing for Indonesia on December 13 in the morning," said the Indonesian Embassy in Yangon.

"Repatriation is carried out in stages, adjusting security conditions in Myawaddy, readiness of travel documents, and crossing capacity in border areas," said the Indonesian Embassy.

"The Indonesian Embassy remains committed to providing maximum assistance so that all affected Indonesian citizens can return to Indonesia safely," he said.

The Indonesian Embassy in Yangon added that it continues to establish intensive coordination with the Myanmar authorities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok, related ministries/agencies, and supporting partners in the field to ensure that the entire transfer process takes place safely, in an orderly manner, and according to Indonesian citizens' protection procedures.