Passport fee

Passport fee

I am a Pakistani businessman. I have been traveling in South
Asian countries for the last eight years. I love to have my
holidays in Indonesia.

I have never faced any problems while visiting Indonesia, but
on my visit to the Jakarta Fair last year, someone stole my bag
containing important documents, including my passport. After
reporting the theft to the local police, the following day I went
to the Pakistani Embassy for help. The Embassy passport officer
was very cooperative and within two days I got a new passport,
for which I was very grateful.

However, I would like to take this opportunity to request the
Pakistani Embassy to reconsider the passport replacement fee,
which is comparatively very high. Not everyone who loses their
passport and money can afford to pay such a huge fee. It is
especially a burden and a headache for laborers who work overseas
to earn foreign exchange for their country. And thefts can happen
anywhere, at any time.

SALEEM HASHMI

Jakarta