Immigration procedures

harryopal1

So little happening here on Balipod so thought I would start with this post as it is relevant to Bali but if not enough information I guess I will then try the expat forum.

I may have to return to Aus towards the end of the year and as my passport will by then only have five months validity I am looking at renewing my Aus passport sooner than later. I presumeI will have to take the new passport to immigration. The office off the Ngurah Rai Bypass is handy so inclined to go there although I see that it seems immigration is now trying to have all visa and Merp applications done on line even thought apparently most people have a hard time trying to go through the process. I will also apply for the unlimited Merp as my old one expired.. My “permanent Kitap” does not require reporting until June 2028. I have a “permanent” Kitap card and have the stamp in my present passport.

I suspect one will have to also have all the documents that were used in making the previous “permanent” Kitap application even though all this stuff should be in the Imm computer system. Logic would suggest that the passports, new and old, would be adquate for the above purpose. But then, like most bureaucracies world wide, document requirements have nothing to do with logic.

I wonder if anyone has had recent dealings with the Immigration office at Nrurah Rai and would appreciate any relevant information. Thanks in anticipation of a response.

Juan

Hey there! You’re right — everything now goes through the immigration system, and most offices, including the one near Ngurah Rai Bypass, will just direct you to apply online for anything related to visas or MERPs. It’s definitely more efficient to start there rather than making an unnecessary trip.

As for the new passport: once you’ve got it, you do need to report it to immigration so they can link your new passport number to your KITAP. This is usually done through the evisa.imigrasi.go.id site. Be prepared to upload your old and new passports, KITAP card, and possibly your MERP info too.

Since you’re applying for an unlimited MERP, that can also be done online now. Make sure your new passport is registered first, though — the system may block your MERP application if it still shows your old passport.

And yes, unfortunately even though they should have your full KITAP data on file, it’s common to be asked for everything again. It’s smart to have digital copies of all previous application documents ready, just in case.

If you run into problems or difficulties using the website (a lot of people do), you might still need to go to the office — but try to book an appointment first or bring screenshots of the issues you’re having online.

Hope that helps!

harryopal1

Thanks. Hadn’t visited Balipod recently so only just found your reply. Expat Forum sends an email when there is a new post. A nice feature if Balipod could pick up on this.

matsaleh

harryopal1 if you look at the right-hand side of the forum when you have a thread open, there is a button to “Follow”. If you click on it in any post, you will receive an email for any replies to that post.

Markit

“If you run into problems or difficulties using the website” do you have a link please?