- Indonesian passports in Singapore are renewed at KBRI Singapura, 7 Chatsworth Road.
- Book a queue slot first at register.indonesianembassy.sg.
- Bring the old passport and her Work Permit card or IPA, each with a photocopy.
- Document drop-off: weekday mornings; collection: 3pm to 5pm on weekdays.
- A SingPost SMARTPAC envelope lets the new passport be posted back to you.
- After renewal, update MOM with the new passport before her Work Permit renewal.
Friends,
Passports expire quietly.
Nobody notices until the Work Permit renewal is due... and then everyone notices at once.
Here is how the renewal works at the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore, checked against the embassy's own pages in October 2026.
Where do I renew my Indonesian helper's passport in Singapore?
- At the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI Singapura), 7 Chatsworth Road, Singapore 249761.
- Your helper applies in person, so plan a weekday morning off for her.
- Official info: KBRI page on replacing an expired passport (in Bahasa Indonesia).
What are the steps to renew an Indonesian passport at KBRI Singapore?
What documents does my helper need for passport renewal?
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| Document | What to bring |
|---|---|
| Current passport | Original plus photocopy |
| Singapore pass | Work Permit card or In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter, original plus photocopy |
| Application form | PERDIM 11, filled in (check the KBRI page for the current version) |
| SMARTPAC (optional) | SingPost SMARTPAC envelope plus the embassy's signed statement form, if you want it posted |
Source: KBRI Singapura requirements page and register.indonesianembassy.sg, checked Oct 2026. Use clear A4 photocopies and make sure her name and date of birth match on the passport and Work Permit.
How much does an Indonesian passport renewal cost in Singapore?
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| Option | Indicative fee |
|---|---|
| Standard 48-page passport | S$31 |
| Electronic passport (e-passport) | S$57 |
| Same-day express | S$88 |
Indicative figures as reported by Singapore agency guides, Oct 2026. The embassy's own fee list was not readable online, so confirm the amount and payment method (guides report PayNow only) when you book. Keep the receipt for collection.
What are KBRI Singapore's opening hours for passport services?
The embassy's service hours page lists drop-off from 9.30am, while the booking portal shows 9am. Go by the time on her queue slot.
What do I need to tell MOM after her passport is renewed?
- MOM needs a record of her most updated passport before you can renew her Work Permit.
- So sort the passport first, then the Work Permit.
- Details: MOM: Renew a Work Permit for a migrant domestic worker.
What gets an application turned away?
- Missing originals or photocopies.
- Blurry or marked-up photocopies.
- Name or date of birth that differs between passport and Work Permit.
- Turning up without a queue booking.
Set a phone reminder a few months before her passport expires.
Phone reminders are easy to snooze... so maybe set two.
Book early, check the copies twice, and the whole thing is one morning and one afternoon.
Ray
P.S. Snap a photo of her passport data page today. Future you will say thank you.
