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Immigration Compliance

Biometric Rule 2026 — what applicants need to know

From 2026, certain long-term visas and KITAS require in-person biometric collection — a photo and fingerprints taken at an immigration office. We schedule and prepare every applicant so the appointment is smooth and stress-free.

What It Is

Indonesia's 2026 biometric requirement

As part of Indonesia's wider move toward modern, digital immigration, 2026 introduces a mandatory biometric data collection step for certain long-term visas and KITAS. Affected applicants must attend in person to have their photograph taken and their fingerprints recorded at an immigration office.

The requirement does not apply to every visa — short-stay routes such as the eVOA are generally unaffected — but it is now a standard part of the process for many long-term permits. Where it applies, biometric capture is a condition of approval, so it cannot be skipped or postponed indefinitely.

We make compliance straightforward. We confirm whether your visa is affected, book your biometric appointment, brief you on exactly what to bring and expect, and coordinate the timing so the step slots neatly into your overall application rather than holding it up.

At a Glance

Biometric rule essentials

Photo & fingerprints

Biometric capture means an in-person photograph and fingerprint recording at an immigration office.

Certain long-term visas

It applies to many long-term visas and KITAS, not to short-stay routes like the eVOA.

Done in person

The collection takes place at an immigration office and must be attended by the applicant.

We schedule & prepare

We book the appointment, brief you on what to bring and fit it cleanly into your application.

The Process

Complying without the hassle

1

Confirm if it applies

We check your visa or KITAS type and tell you clearly whether biometric collection is required.

2

Schedule your appointment

We arrange a convenient slot at the appropriate immigration office and confirm the date with you.

3

Prepare & brief you

We tell you exactly what to bring and what to expect, so you arrive ready and the visit is quick.

4

Capture & continue

You attend for your photo and fingerprints; we then carry your application forward to approval.

What To Bring

Biometric appointment requirements

Original passport

Bring your physical passport, matching the details on your visa application.

Appointment confirmation

The appointment reference and any documents we provide for your immigration office visit.

In-person attendance

The applicant must attend personally — biometrics cannot be captured by proxy.

Punctual arrival

Arrive on time for your scheduled slot so the photo and fingerprint step runs smoothly.

Questions, Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Which visas does this affect?

The biometric requirement applies to certain long-term visas and KITAS. Short-stay routes such as the eVOA are generally not affected. We confirm your exact situation before anything else.

What does biometric collection involve?

It means having your photograph taken and your fingerprints recorded in person at an immigration office. It is a quick, routine step once you are prepared for it.
Free Consultation

Let us handle your biometric step

Tell us your visa type and we will confirm whether biometrics apply, book your appointment and prepare you fully.

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