Updated 23 Oct 2026. General information, not legal advice. Requirements and fees change, so check with the embassy or department before you pay anyone. In short: if your passport is lost, damaged or expired, an SPLP is a temporary substitute for going home to Indonesia. It is not a work permit. Get a police report first, then contact the KBRI or KJRI.
What to do / who to contact
- Lost passport: make a police report first, then apply for an SPLP at the KBRI, KJRI or KDEI. According to Detik (Oct 2024), the usual documents are copies of your KTP, KK, birth certificate/marriage certificate/diploma and the lost passport, the police report, two 3x4 cm photos on a white background, the completed SPLP form and the SPLP fee. The current list can differ, so ask the KBRI/KJRI. After you return to Indonesia, report the loss at an immigration office and apply for a new passport.
- In Johor, KJRI Johor Bahru handles SPLP, passports and visas. Check kemlu.go.id/johorbahru for the current appointment system.
- Our document partner advertises SPLP, passport and lost-passport help. WhatsApp us or see the Documents page. They are an independent person; ask for the price in writing.
SPLP: what it does and does not do
- An SPLP replaces a passport for one trip into Indonesia.
- Validity: sources differ. A 2024 Indonesian mission document says up to two years, but on 15 April 2026 KBRI Malaysia was reported as saying an SPLP is valid for one year only (Antara). Check the date on your own document.
- KBRI Malaysia warned that an SPLP is not a work-permit document, and holders can still be detained in raids if their residence permit has expired (Antara, 15 Apr 2026).
- KBRI Malaysia also said an SPLP does not extend your stay in Malaysia (Antara, 15 Apr 2026).
- In the same report the KBRI urged undocumented Indonesians to use Malaysia's Migrant Repatriation Programme (PRM) 2.0, which was then due to end on 30 April 2026. It was later reported extended to 31 May 2027, with a RM500 compound and a RM20 Special Pass fee, subject to conditions (Sinar Harian, 30 Apr 2026). Confirm the conditions and your eligibility with Immigration or the KBRI.
- We found no official source on exit permission or overstay clearance after an SPLP. Ask Immigration or the KJRI before you go to the airport. See also social visit pass and overstay.
A new or renewed Indonesian passport
We found no current official fee list for Indonesian passports in Malaysia (the only list is from 2018, so we do not use it). Ask KBRI Kuala Lumpur (online appointment) or KJRI Johor Bahru.
Malaysian passport (for Malaysian citizens)
- From 1 July 2026, citizens aged 18 and above can choose a 5-year (RM200) or 10-year (RM350) passport; the rollout was reported as staged across 71 passport offices (NST, June 2026). Seniors aged 60 and over pay RM175 (Malay Mail, 5 June 2026; that report said the start date was not yet announced at the time, so check with an Immigration office).
- Lost or damaged Malaysian passport: get a police report (if lost in Malaysia), then apply at any Immigration office with your IC; decision in 5 working days, subject to the Director General of Immigration. The page does not state a fee (malaysia.gov.my, updated 23 Sep 2026). Online renewal does not cover lost or damaged passports.
Be careful
- Do not pay in full upfront to anyone promising "guaranteed".
- Do not hand your original passport to someone you do not know.
- Get a written receipt. If your passport and your permit have both expired, read our overstay guide.
FAQ
How long is an SPLP valid? Sources differ between one and two years. KBRI Malaysia said one year in April 2026. Check your own document.
Can I work on an SPLP? No. KBRI Malaysia states an SPLP is not a work-permit document.
My passport is lost but my work permit is still valid. What should I do? Make a police report first, then contact the KBRI/KJRI for an SPLP or a new passport. An SPLP is a return-only document, so ask your employer and Immigration how your permit will be updated. We found no official guidance on that step.
Does an SPLP extend my stay in Malaysia? No. KBRI Malaysia said an SPLP does not extend the time you can stay in Malaysia (Antara, 15 Apr 2026).
How long does a lost Malaysian passport take? For Malaysian citizens, malaysia.gov.my says a decision within 5 working days from the date the application is received.
Need a place to stay meanwhile? See current rooms and pricing. More: help with documents and overstay.
Sources
- Antara, KBRI Malaysia reminds that SPLP is not a work-permit document (15 Apr 2026)
- Detik, How to handle a lost passport abroad
- Kemlu RI, SPLP document (PDF, 2024)
- NST, 5-year or 10-year passport from July 2026
- malaysia.gov.my, Replacing a lost or damaged passport
- Malay Mail, 10-year passport RM350, seniors RM175 (5 Jun 2026)
- Sinar Harian, PRM 2.0 extended to May 2027 (30 Apr 2026)
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