Higher Security, Here are the Advantages of the New Design of the Indonesian Passport

"Dream - The Director General (Dirjen) of Immigration at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Silmy Karim, revealed several advantages in the new design of the Indonesian Republic passport. It is known that the Indonesian government has launched a new design for the Indonesian Republic passport, coinciding with the celebration of the 79th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Silmy stated that the advantages of the new passport lie in two aspects, namely visual and security."

"Visually, the new passport design has a red and white nuance to replace the bluish-green color scheme of the old passport design. The red design reflects Indonesia's cultural identity."

Higher Security, Here are the Advantages of the New Design of the Indonesian Passport

"The colors that are identical to Indonesia, which carry the spirit of Indonesia's struggle, are red and white," he said as quoted from Liputan6.com, Monday, August 19, 2024. In addition to the cover, he added, on each page of the passport, the design used features 33 motifs of archipelagic fabric. In addition, there are also motifs that showcase the unique richness of the regions, such as traditional houses."

"Why Nusantara fabric? We often do not know that there are 5,849 fabric motifs from Sabang to Merauke. Why don't we take it? The design of the Indonesian passport can also tell the wealth that Indonesia possesses,"

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According to Silmy, with the diversity of Indonesia's wealth included in the new design of the Indonesian passport, it will further strengthen Indonesia's identity in the eyes of the world. Then, in terms of security, there is an enhancement of security to comply with the regulations set by The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). In ICAO Annex 9 on Facilitation Chapter 3, Subchapter C, it is stated that each country must periodically update the techniques and security features of passports in accordance with the latest developments.

This is done to prevent counterfeiting, replication, as well as data replacement and deletion on the passport. Thus, there is a combination of security features applied in the new passport design, namely a cover that is heat-resistant, flexible, and capable of protecting the chip. Then, the biodata section of the passport is made from polycarbonate material and has a coating on its surface.

"Then, the paper in the passport book is equipped with security features and is sensitive to chemicals. The ink used is visible ink (fluorescent ink) and invisible ink (infrared ink) that will glow under ultraviolet light. This ink is also used on the stitching thread of the passport book, which is made from three colors. "The use of a combination of security features in raw materials and new printing technology is a primary concern to ensure that passports can be used for international crossings and also facilitate the authentication process," he said."

"Although launched on August 17, 2024, this new design passport will start being distributed next year or on August 17, 2025.

“Service will begin on August 17 next year because it requires preparation, from the printing process, then also distribution and system setup, so please be patient,” he said.

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