Bandung SKTT for Foreign Residents: KITAS Address Changes & Sworn Translation

Searching for SKTT orang asing Kota Bandung? The first thing to know is that a stay permit and a local address record are handled through different processes: immigration handles ITAS/KITAS matters, while Disdukcapil Kota Bandung publishes the city’s SKTT service. For a basic new SKTT, its checklist does not list a translation.

This guide focuses on foreign residents who hold or are completing an Indonesian ITAS/KITAS and need a new SKTT or are moving into Kota Bandung, West Java. It does not cover visa eligibility, work authorization, student visa choices, citizenship, or short-stay extensions. Family-based residence, employer-sponsored work residence, student residence, and VoA/e-VoA extensions each have separate requirements.

Disclaimer: This is practical document-preparation information, not immigration or legal advice. A permit category, sponsor, or receiving office may have requirements beyond the SKTT checklist. Confirm the current instructions for your case before filing or travelling.

Key Takeaways

For an SKTT, start with Disdukcapil Kota Bandung. Its new-application checklist lists Form F1.01, a passport, a KITAS, and two color 3×4 cm photos. It does not list a translation.
The city lists the new SKTT service as free, with a two-working-day processing standard. That standard does not include waiting for a queue slot or time spent correcting documents.
A move into Kota Bandung has extra address requirements. The city lists an SKP from the previous area, the prior SKTT for KITAS holders, and a property owner’s non-objection statement for people renting, staying in a kost, or living with another household.
Do not treat every certified translation as an Indonesian sworn translation. If a separate permit checklist asks for a translated civil record, confirm the required language and whether it specifies a penerjemah tersumpah.

Who This Guide Is For

This guide is for foreign nationals living in Kota Bandung, West Java, who hold or are completing an ITAS/KITAS and need an SKTT for a new residence or a move into the city. It is especially relevant to foreign employees, students, spouses and dependants, and renters in a house, apartment, or kost. A typical new-application file is Form F1.01, a passport, a KITAS, and two color 3×4 cm photographs. A person moving from another Indonesian area may also need an SKP and, if they hold a KITAS, the SKTT for the previous address; renters may need the owner’s signed consent.

There is no city-level official ranking of translation language pairs. English-to-Indonesian may be relevant for some applicants; Chinese-to-Indonesian and Korean-to-Indonesian are other possible examples based on an applicant’s documents, not a verified ranking of Bandung demand. Practical sticking points include confirming that the address is inside Kota Bandung, obtaining the previous-area move record, and asking a landlord to sign the required statement.

First, Make Sure You Mean Kota Bandung

In everyday conversation, people often use Bandung for a much wider area than the administrative city. For an SKTT, the address where you actually live matters. Kota Bandung, Kabupaten Bandung, Kabupaten Bandung Barat, and Kota Cimahi are separate local-government areas. If your home is outside Kota Bandung, do not assume the city’s Disdukcapil service page or Jl. Ambon office is responsible for your address. Check the administrative area for your residence and use the relevant Disdukcapil.

The Bandung Immigration Office’s published figures also cover a wider service area. ANTARA reported 2,090 foreign stay-permit applications issued in 2024 across Kota Bandung, Kabupaten Bandung, Bandung Barat, Cimahi, Sumedang, and Subang. The report said the largest number of foreign residents was in Kabupaten Bandung, with many Chinese and South Korean nationals there working. This wider-area figure helps explain why searches for Bandung immigration services can lead to several jurisdictions. It is not a count of Kota Bandung SKTT applications and does not establish local translation-language demand. ANTARA’s report on the Bandung Immigration Office figures.

What an SKTT Does—and Which Office Handles It

An SKTT, or Surat Keterangan Tempat Tinggal, records a foreign resident’s local residence information. It is distinct from the immigration permission that allows someone to stay in Indonesia. The practical division is straightforward: immigration and the sponsor handle the stay-permit route; Disdukcapil Kota Bandung handles the city’s SKTT service.

The city’s Disdukcapil Kota Bandung services page lists the new-SKTT checklist, the WNA move-in route, queue instructions, the service fee, and processing standard. It gives the main office address as Jl. Ambon No. 1B, Citarum, Bandung Wetan, Kota Bandung, West Java 40115, with weekday public-service hours of 08:00–15:00. Recheck the live page before travelling in case the queue channel or counter arrangements change.

Bandung’s Public Service Mall (MPP) also lists an immigration counter, but the MPP’s Bandung Immigration Office service list describes passport applications, replacements, and collection—not foreign-resident ITAS/KITAS services. Do not infer that the MPP counter can handle a stay permit just because it is listed as an immigration service. The MPP listing gives the Bandung Immigration Office’s main address as Jl. Surapati No. 82 and its email as [email protected]. Contact the office to confirm the right location and appointment instructions for your permit type.

How to Get a New SKTT in Kota Bandung

Confirm that your residence is inside the city. Use the local-government boundary for your actual address, not just a Bandung postal address or a landlord’s informal description. If the address belongs to a regency or another city, follow that jurisdiction’s process.
Prepare the documents on the city checklist. For a new SKTT, Disdukcapil lists Form F1.01, a passport, a KITAS, and two color photos measuring 3×4 cm. Keep your originals available and bring copies as a practical precaution; follow any different instructions in your queue reply.
Request a queue using the channel the city currently publishes. The service page lists WhatsApp at +62 818-1848-4171 and the Telegram bot @ESPASI_DisdukcapilBDG_bot. For the WNA service, it gives the format NAMADEPAN#NIK#LAYANAN_WNA. The page says to use a personal phone number and the NIK for the document request. If you do not know which NIK to enter, ask Disdukcapil rather than guessing. The page says to wait two to five minutes for the system reply; that is the bot-response window, not the appointment wait or document processing time.
Follow the queue response for where and how to submit. Keep the queue response and any submission confirmation so you can follow up without repeating the request. The city’s WNA service uses the electronic queue mechanism; do not assume an unannounced walk-in will be accepted.
Allow for processing and confirm the return method. Disdukcapil lists two working days and no fee for a new SKTT. Queue availability and corrections can add time. The city says processed SKTT documents can be sent to the registered email or collected at the counter; confirm the return method for your case in the queue response.

The SKTT service is listed as gratis. An unofficial agent’s promise to skip the queue or charge an official SKTT processing fee is a reason to pause and verify directly with Disdukcapil. Translation, copying, courier, or immigration fees are separate expenses and should not be confused with the city’s SKTT fee.

If You Are Moving Into Bandung

A move into Kota Bandung is not the same checklist as a first SKTT. For a foreign resident arriving from outside the city, Disdukcapil lists an SKP from the previous area. For a KITAS holder, it also lists the SKTT for the old address. If the resident is staying with another household, renting a house, living in a contract property, or staying in a kost, the city calls for a Surat Pernyataan Tidak Keberatan from the property owner—a statement that the owner does not object to the residence registration. These items appear in the city’s WNA move-in checklist.

This is where arranging address paperwork before requesting a queue can save a wasted trip. Ask the owner or property manager for the signed statement early, and check that the address on it matches the residence you are registering. If you are moving from another Indonesian area, ask the previous local authority or your sponsor how to obtain the SKP and old SKTT. Do not assume that a visa agent, hotel, or former landlord will obtain those documents for you.

The published WNA checklist describes arrivals from outside Kota Bandung. If you are changing addresses between neighborhoods within the city, confirm with Disdukcapil which WNA service category and supporting documents apply. The city page’s outside-city move route is not proof that every same-city address change uses identical paperwork.

Where Translation Actually Fits

The basic SKTT file does not list translation

For a new SKTT, the city checklist names Form F1.01, a passport, a KITAS, and photos; it does not list a certified translation, Indonesian sworn translation, notarization, or apostille. Unless Disdukcapil or the authority handling a separate part of your case gives you a specific translation instruction, do not order translation just because the documents are foreign. For this basic SKTT checklist, the more immediate preparation is usually the correct city jurisdiction, residence evidence, and queue.

A separate immigration category may have a different rule

Translation requirements can arise upstream, when a sponsor prepares a visa or stay-permit file, or when a family route asks for a marriage or birth record. The requested language and translator qualification depend on the specific permit category and receiving office. A checklist for one visa type does not establish a rule for every foreign resident or for SKTT itself. Ask the sponsor or immigration office to identify the exact document, target language, and required translator status before commissioning work.

Indonesian regulations use the term penerjemah tersumpah for an individual appointed and sworn under the rules administered by the Ministry of Law. Permenkum No. 4 of 2025 sets out the appointment, reporting, and oversight rules for sworn translators. It does not mean every SKTT applicant needs a sworn translation. If a particular checklist requires one, ask for the identity of the person who will sign, their current appointment details, and the relevant language direction. A company’s marketing label alone does not establish the signer’s qualification.

In English-language services, certified translation is a useful bridge term, but it should not be treated as a synonym for an Indonesian sworn translator. A notarized copy also does not automatically satisfy a translation requirement. For the general distinction, see CertOf’s guides to certified versus notarized translation and certified versus sworn translation in work-visa paperwork. CertOf’s Indonesia sworn-translator article concerns civil-court documents; use it for terminology only, not as an immigration checklist.

Do not add self-translation, machine translation, notarization, or apostille steps by default. If an immigration category requires a sworn translation or document authentication, follow that category’s instructions. These are separate questions: who may translate a document is not the same as whether the original document must be authenticated.

Timing, Scheduling, and the Immigration Counter

For the city SKTT, the official page lists a two-working-day processing standard and a zero-rupiah fee. That is not a measured average and does not include time before you receive a queue slot, time to obtain an SKP or landlord letter, or time spent correcting a file. Keep travel plans flexible until the queue system confirms where and when to attend.

For a separate stay-permit application, an Immigration office notice dated March 3, 2026, says applicants must upload their documents through the official eVisa system and attend an immigration office for document confirmation, a photo, biometric data, and an interview after the file is complete. This is a national immigration step, not part of the SKTT process. The official notice identifies the portal as evisa.imigrasi.go.id; type the domain yourself rather than using a link from an unsolicited message. Confirm the current appointment and location with the Bandung Immigration Office before travelling, since local arrangements can change. Read the Immigration office notice on stay-permit applicants’ in-person steps.

Do not plan to complete both an SKTT and an ITAS/KITAS appointment at the same counter. The city lists the MPP immigration counter for passport services, while immigration stay-permit steps take place through the immigration system and designated immigration office. Contact the Bandung office using its published email and confirm the right location, appointment procedure, and current hours for your permit type.

Local Friction Points to Plan Around

Using Bandung as a geographic shortcut. The Immigration Office serves several local governments, but SKTT is tied to the authority for the address. A search result for Bandung does not prove that your home is in Kota Bandung.
Starting a move-in request without the owner’s statement. For a rental, contract house, kost, or stay under another household’s family card, the city’s move-in checklist calls for the owner’s non-objection statement. Ask before your queue date.
Mixing up the previous-area record and the new city record. The SKP comes from the previous area; the old SKTT is specifically listed for KITAS holders. Keep them together and label the old address clearly when sending scans to a sponsor or office.
Using outdated queue instructions. Use the current format shown by Disdukcapil, not an old screenshot or an agent’s forwarded number. If the bot or WhatsApp channel does not respond, reopen the official service page and retry only with the contact details it currently publishes.
Paying an unnecessary translation or facilitation fee. The published SKTT service is free and does not list translation as a basic attachment. Pay for translation only when a separate receiving authority has specified the language and translator requirement.

What Foreign Residents Have Reported

Community accounts can help explain the practical sequence, but they do not replace the city checklist. In a 2023 Expat Indo forum post, one foreign resident described relocating to Bandung, reporting to local RT/RW representatives, and then arranging a Dukcapil appointment for an SKTT. The poster said the personal process went smoothly. That is one person’s experience, not a service guarantee. Read the relocation account.

A separate Expat Indo discussion describes a foreign resident who was asked for a move letter after moving to an area described as Bandung, and who struggled to obtain address paperwork from a former accommodation provider. The exact administrative jurisdiction is unclear, so this is not evidence of a Kota Bandung rule; it does show why keeping previous-address records can matter. Read the discussion.

In a recent r/Bandung post, a family settling in Dago said its rental contract was in Indonesian. That is not an SKTT requirement, but it is a useful housing signal for newcomers: understand the lease, keep the owner’s address details consistent, and request the separate SKTT consent statement in writing. Read the Dago first-week account. These are self-reported examples, not representative survey results or official guidance.

Official Resources and Complaints

Resource	Use it for	What to keep in mind
Disdukcapil Kota Bandung services	Current WNA SKTT checklist, queue format, location, hours, fee, and published processing standard.	Use the WNA service section and recheck the live page before sending your queue request.
Kantor Imigrasi Kelas I TPI Bandung listing	MPP passport-service details and the Bandung Immigration Office’s main address and email.	The MPP listing shows passport services; it is not evidence that foreign stay-permit applications are handled at that counter.
SP4N-LAPOR!	Submitting a public-service complaint or information request about a government agency.	Include the office, date, queue confirmation, and a concise account of the issue. Filing a report does not guarantee a particular outcome.

For a queue problem, unexplained payment request, or conflicting instructions, first ask the responsible office to identify the requirement in writing. If the issue remains unresolved, use the government complaint channel and attach the message or queue response. Use official government domains for permit applications and avoid paying someone who promises an unofficial shortcut.

Commercial Translation Providers: Options Only for a Specific Translation Need

This section is for applicants whose sponsor or receiving authority has actually asked for a sworn translation. It is not a recommendation to buy translation for the basic SKTT application. A sworn translator is a qualified individual; a translation company or website is not a substitute for checking who will sign the final document.

Provider listing	Publicly stated local signal	Check before ordering
Wordnesia Bandung	The company website lists a Bandung branch at Jl. Lodaya No. 65, Malabar, Lengkong, Kota Bandung, and gives WhatsApp number 0852-8333-2022 and hours of Monday–Saturday, 08:00–17:00. These are provider-published details, not an official referral.	Ask for the final signer’s full name, current appointment details, authorized language direction, delivery format, and revision terms. The website’s service and quality claims are self-reported; no independent rating or specific acceptance by a Bandung immigration category is established here.

No provider ranking is appropriate: the city’s basic SKTT checklist does not call for translation, and a business listing does not establish acceptance by a specific immigration category. Check the individual signer and language direction rather than relying on advertising phrases such as official, fastest, or approved.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a certified translation for a new SKTT in Bandung?

The published new-SKTT list names Form F1.01, a passport, a KITAS, and two color 3×4 cm photos; it does not list translation. Follow the current city checklist, and order a translation only if Disdukcapil or another authority handling a separate part of your case specifically asks for one.

What documents do foreign residents need for a new SKTT in Kota Bandung?

Disdukcapil lists Form F1.01, a passport, a KITAS, and two color 3×4 cm photos. The city page lists the service as free, with a two-working-day processing standard. Queue availability and file corrections can affect the total time.

What extra documents do I need when moving to Bandung from another Indonesian city?

The city’s WNA move-in checklist lists an SKP from the previous area and, for KITAS holders, the SKTT for the old address. People staying in a rental, contract house, kost, or another household’s family card must also submit the property owner’s non-objection statement.

Can I get my SKTT at the Bandung Immigration Office?

The SKTT checklist and service are published by Disdukcapil Kota Bandung. Immigration handles stay-permit matters; the MPP listing for the Bandung Immigration Office describes passport services. Do not assume an immigration counter can issue an SKTT.

Can I use Bandung’s MPP for a KITAS extension?

The MPP listing describes new and replacement passports and passport collection. It does not list foreign stay-permit extensions. Confirm the correct immigration-office location and appointment procedure with the Bandung Immigration Office before travelling.

Is an Indonesian sworn translation the same as a certified translation?

Not automatically. Penerjemah tersumpah refers to a person appointed and sworn under Indonesia’s rules. A general certified-translation certificate from another provider should not be assumed to meet that status. Check the exact receiving-office requirement.

What if I am changing addresses inside Kota Bandung?

The city page clearly describes the WNA route for arriving from outside Kota Bandung. For a move between addresses within the city, ask Disdukcapil which WNA service option applies and whether your previous SKTT or another move record is needed.

Translation Help Without Confusing It with SKTT Filing

If an immigration sponsor or receiving authority requests a translation of a specific civil, education, police, or financial record, CertOf can help with document translation, formatting, and revisions through its translation submission portal. You can also review how to upload and order a certified translation online and the site’s information on revision and delivery options.

When submitting a request, identify the receiving authority, permit category, source language, and requested target language. If the authority specifically requires an Indonesian penerjemah tersumpah, verify and arrange that appointed signer directly; a standard CertOf certified translation should not be represented as a substitute. CertOf does not file an SKTT, submit an eVisa application, arrange government appointments, provide immigration representation, or offer official endorsement.

Practical next step: Check your address jurisdiction, follow the current F1.01 instructions, and request the Disdukcapil queue. For a move into Bandung, secure the SKP, old SKTT if applicable, and property owner’s statement before planning your trip. Start a translation order only when a specific permit checklist tells you what must be translated and by whom.