Giving Birth in Indonesia as a Foreigner: Birth Registration and Stay Permit Guide

Giving birth in Indonesia as a foreigner, there are several important steps you need to complete after your baby is born. These include obtaining the birth documents, registering the birth, obtaining the baby’s passport, reporting the birth to Immigration, and applying for the appropriate Indonesian stay permit.

The process is different depending on the immigration status of the parents.

What Should You Do After Your Baby Is Born in Indonesia?

The general process is:

1. Obtain the Hospital Birth Certificate

After the baby is born, obtain an official birth notification or birth certificate from the hospital.

This document normally contains the baby’s name, date and place of birth, gender, and parents’ information. Keep the original document because it will be required for the next steps.

2. Register the Baby’s Birth

The parents should register the baby’s birth with Dinas Kependudukan dan Pencatatan Sipil (Dukcapil) to obtain the official Indonesian birth certificate (Akta Kelahiran).

The required documents may include:

• Hospital birth certificate
• Passports of both parents
• Parents’ Indonesian stay permits
• Marriage certificate, if applicable
• Other documents requested by Dukcapil

Being born in Indonesia does not automatically make the baby an Indonesian citizen. The child’s nationality depends on the applicable nationality laws and the parents’ nationality.

3. Apply for the Baby’s Passport

Foreign parents should contact their embassy or consulate in Indonesia to apply for the baby’s passport or applicable travel document.

The passport is an important requirement for the baby’s Indonesian immigration application. Immigration requirements for newborns include the child’s valid national passport together with birth documentation and the parents’ immigration documents.

It is recommended to start this process as soon as possible because embassy processing times can vary.

4. Report the Birth to Immigration — Lapor Lahir

After obtaining the necessary documents, the birth must be reported to the relevant Indonesian Immigration Office.

This process is known as Lapor Lahir.

Immigration guidance states that foreign nationals must report the birth of a child to the local Immigration Office, and the report is used to establish the child’s immigration status. Several Immigration offices currently publish a 60-day deadline, while some offices publish different administrative deadlines, so parents should confirm the applicable deadline with their local Immigration Office.

Typical documents include:

• Baby’s birth certificate
• Hospital birth notification
• Baby’s passport
• Parents’ passports
• Parents’ Indonesian stay permits
• Marriage certificate, if applicable
• Lapor Lahir application documents

5. Apply for the Baby’s Stay Permit

The baby’s immigration status depends mainly on the parent’s Indonesian immigration status at the time of birth.

If the Parent Holds ITK

If a parent holds a Visit Stay Permit (ITK), the newborn may be granted an ITK according to the applicable immigration rules.

If the Parent Holds ITAS / KITAS

If the father or mother holds an ITAS (KITAS) at the time of the baby’s birth, the child can be eligible for an ITAS. Indonesian Immigration specifically recognizes children born in Indonesia to parents holding ITAS as eligible for ITAS.

If the Parent Holds ITAP / KITAP

If the father or mother holds an ITAP (KITAP) when the child is born, the baby can be eligible for an ITAP directly, without first obtaining an ITAS.

For a newborn whose parent holds ITAP, Immigration currently states that the ITAP application should be submitted within 90 days from the child’s date of birth.

Documents Usually Required

Parents should generally prepare:

• Baby’s passport
• Hospital birth certificate
• Indonesian birth certificate
• Father’s passport
• Mother’s passport
• Parents’ Indonesian stay permits
• Marriage certificate, if applicable
• Lapor Lahir certificate
• Sponsorship or guarantee documents, where applicable
• Other documents requested by Immigration

The exact requirements can vary depending on the parents’ nationality, marital status, and immigration status.

Important: Do Not Wait Too Long

Parents should begin the process immediately after the baby’s birth.

The baby’s passport can take time to obtain, while Immigration reporting and stay permit applications have specific deadlines. The parents should also make sure that their own Indonesian stay permits remain valid during the process.

If a parent’s stay permit is close to expiry, professional immigration advice should be obtained immediately.

Simple Process

Baby is born
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Obtain hospital birth documents
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Register the birth with Dukcapil
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Obtain the baby’s passport from the embassy/consulate
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Report the birth to Immigration (Lapor Lahir)
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Determine the baby’s immigration status
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Apply for ITK, ITAS, or ITAP
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Baby receives Indonesian stay permit

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a baby born in Indonesia automatically become Indonesian?

No. Birth in Indonesia alone does not automatically grant Indonesian citizenship.

Does my baby need a passport?

Yes, a valid national passport is generally required for the baby’s Indonesian immigration application.

Can my baby get KITAS if I have KITAS?

Yes. A child born in Indonesia to a parent holding ITAS at the time of birth can be eligible for ITAS.

Can my baby get KITAP if I have KITAP?

Yes. A newborn whose parent holds ITAP at the time of birth can be eligible for ITAP directly, subject to the applicable requirements and deadline.

Is the Indonesian birth certificate enough for the baby to stay in Indonesia?

No. The birth certificate proves the baby’s birth, but the baby still needs the appropriate Indonesian immigration status.

Final Advice

If you are a foreign national giving birth in Indonesia, the key is to start the process as early as possible.

Remember the basic sequence:

Birth Certificate → Passport → Lapor Lahir → Stay Permit

The correct stay permit depends on the parent’s immigration status. If you are unsure which permit your baby should receive, it is best to consult Immigration or a professional immigration service before the applicable deadline.

Bali Visa Advisor can assist foreign families with the documentation, birth reporting, and Indonesian stay permit process for newborns.