Affidavit

[Minuteman]

Hi all.
I just now remembered that our Daughter's affidavit is due for renewal since 26 Jan.
Is there a penalty deadline for the renewal with her bew US passport?

 

[Minuteman]

That is...her new passport.

 

[mas_dam]

My understanding:
Affidavit is only mandatory if the foreign passport is used to enter/exit/stay in Indonesia.
If an Indonesian passport has been issued and is used for international travel, then Affidavit becomes optional.

 

[serious_fun]

My children's affidavits are never asked for; we use their Indo passports for exit/entry to ROI and their foreign passports for overseas entry/exit.

 

[jstar]

An affidavit is not just a piece of paper, it does indicate the child also has the Indonesian citizenship and that a visa is not necessary. So of course it is only required if your child with dual nationality chooses to use the foreign passport for international travel (to Indonesia) to exempt them from visa/stay permit requirements.

As far as I know there are no fines for not having one but you can guess what could happen and the possible consequences if the kid goes through immigration.