A lot has and can happen in 5 years. For me, I got married, moved
house 2x, own a HDB, got a kid..
As such, renewing of passport provides opportunity to give our
government some form of updates with regards to the citizens well-being,
development and status.
I stay at the north east end of SG, married to a Singaporean and
my kiddo is a Singaporean too!
Question is then - what am I doing maintaining an
Indonesian citizenship.. Oh well, call it love for motherland or
insane belief that I can still contribute to the well-being of my country..
Anyhow, things to take note for renewing of an Indonesian passport
in SG KBRI:
1.
Yourself. You gonna take
photo for the passport. Digital copy of photo is needed along with the
biometric finger-IDs
2.
Wear decently-smart casual.
My recommendation for guys:
a.
Jeans
b.
Covered footwear
c.
White shirt or polo tee
d.
If you don't, you might
waste your trip..
3.
Photocopy of the following
documents:
a.
Current passport - 1st 2
pages will do
b.
Birth certificate - akte
kelahiran (no need original)
c.
Identity card for SG
residents. In my case, my blue IC (no need original, but you need photo ID to enter)
d.
SG marriage certificate -
Akte perkawinan (no need original)
5.
Application time is
weekdays only 9am to 12noon (I reached at 11:55am, I was able to get in!)
7.
They don't accept any other
form of payment.. Bring cash of sgd 38 for normal passport, and cash
of sgd 70 for e-passport. I should have made the E passport..
Hmm!
How to get there:
1.
There are many ways to get
to a place in Singapore. For me, I am a spendthrift and time is precious.. Plus
I seem to be always late. (some info here)
2.
I took MRT to Dhoby Ghaut
on a Monday late morning, then go behind plaza singapore to catch a taxi. My
fare was SGD 6.30, with no peak charges. Time taken to travel down is approx
10mins with light traffic.
3.
I would have tried bus 75
from Outram MRT as per suggestion here… but I was late.. So..
4.
You could also take a taxi
from Orchard MRT Lucky Plaza or Wisma Atria Taxi Stand as it will be relatively
smooth-plenty of taxi and the fare should be no more than SGD 6 if you take at
non-peak, normal standard taxi, no booking and no ERP.. (My advice, 10-10.30am
on weekdays)
Process:
1.
Reached.. Ran to the guard
post.. Provide Photo ID. If you have not photocopy your IDs, don't give your
IC! Give another form of identification like driving license, anything with
photo la.
2.
No security checks as of
2015-apr, they just let me in and I ran to the counter to get the queue number…
3.
Lady at the queue-recept
and info was VERY PLEASANT! Kudos to KBRI! She is well versed with English and
very helpful and friendly!
4.
She provided all documents,
asked me to photocopy stuff, then gave me queue number.
5.
I waited 10mins before my
queue was called, and I was requested to present my marriage certificate. I
forgot to photocopy…
6.
Lady assigned me to canteen
area where photocopy was at nearby block.. 50cents per page for black and white
photocopy. For IC, they also charged 50c for a single page of front and back -
NICE! (I am beginning to like our embassy manager!)
7.
Came back to the counter
after photocopy, and went straight to the counter to submit document.
8.
Then waited for 15-min, I
was then called in to take photo, and submit finger-prints.
9.
Process took another
15-20min, give the people there chances for re-take of data.. It happens..
10.
Then proceed to pay at
counter. Remember - cash only!!
11.
That's it! Whole thing..
1-hr? No major queue on Monday late morning though…
12.
Oh yes, I went to eat indo
food at the canteen.. LIKE!
How to leave the embassy:
1.
I provided how to get
there, of course I need to provide a way out..
2.
Easiest - take cab, go to
orchard MRT at SHAW CENTRE LIDO or the hotel opposite Far East plaza. That
should be your cheapest cab route to an MRT.
3.
For me, I took a slow walk
down the slope, then cross the main road and head left against the traffic to a
bus stop that has bus number 75.
4.
The wait is long, but it
starts when you started walking towards the bus stop.. :)
5.
Then, proceed with bus 75
heading towards Outram MRT station (for purple, and the green line)
I also referred to some info from here... You're welcome to
study their experiences too!
1) Blog by Shilvia Tang
2) Blog by Michelle Love
Disclaimer:
The Info that I have provided above is a sharing of my own account
and experience in getting my passport renewed. I am in no way affiliated to the
Embassy other than the fact that I am a fellow Indonesian living in Singapore.
For greater accuracy of info, I suggest that you give the embassy a call to
clarify my points above. Please do not use this information above against me,
nor sue me for any misinformation or damages.
