IMPLICATIONS OF THE FULL ELECTRONIC PASSPORT ISSUANCE POLICY ON THE DYNAMICS OF PASSPORT SERVICES AT THE BLITAR IMMIGRATION OFFICE

Abstract

This article is an analysis of the implications of the full electronic passport issuance policy at the Blitar Immigration Office. This policy is nationally implemented and has been implemented in Blitar Immigration Office since 1^st February 2025. Implementation of this policy has an impact on the dynamics of passport services at the Blitar Immigration Office, especially related to the quantity of passport applications and PNBP’s receipts obtained after the policy is implemented. In the context of current passport services, this policy has correlated with the implementation of other passport service policies, such as changes in PNBP’s rates in passport service contained in PP Number 45 of 2024 and the issuance of Pemenkumham Number 19 of 2024 which regulates of Passport. This study uses a qualitative approach with literature study method that analyzed using public policy theory and the concept of policy implementation. The result of the study are expected to be a reference in the evaluation and reformulation of the full electronic passport issuance policy to minimizing potential problem in policy implementation and better policy reformulation in the future.