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Aceh Immigration launches 'Pasporia' program at stadium to celebrate Independence Day anniversary

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Immigration Aceh launched the "Paspor Minggu Ceria" (Pasporia) program to celebrate Indonesia's 81st Independence Day.
  • The program offers passport services at the Harapan Bangsa Stadium in Banda Aceh on Sundays, making it easier for citizens to apply for or renew passports.
  • This initiative aims to provide accessible and quality immigration services to the public in a convenient location.

The Immigration Office of Aceh has introduced a special weekend passport service program called "Pasporia" to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia. This initiative brings immigration services directly to the public in a readily accessible location.

Launched at the Harapan Bangsa Stadium in Banda Aceh, the program allows citizens to apply for new passports or renew existing ones on Sundays. Head of the Aceh Immigration Office, Tato Juliadin Hidayawan, stated that the stadium was chosen as it is a hub for community sports activities, enabling people to manage their travel documents while engaging in recreation.

The service is limited to 100 applicants per session, requiring pre-registration through a provided link. Applicants must present identification, family cards, birth certificates or diplomas, and marriage certificates, along with their old passport for renewals. Hidayawan emphasized that all immigration offices in Aceh are supporting this program, aiming to deliver high-quality, convenient, and equitable public services.

This program is a public immigration service in a public space.

โ€” Tato Juliadin HidayawanHead of the Aceh Immigration Office explaining the rationale behind bringing passport services to a public stadium.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.