Where is Rune?

I have just started the procedure to renew my KITAS and related documents, which expires on 27 July. KITAS is the residence permit.

Yesterday I went to my local immigration office in East Jakarta (located next to the big Cipinang prison) to apply for the extension. These were the documents I submitted:

1. Completed application form.
2. Passport.
3. Old KITAS card.
4. POA book (an immigration control booklet).
5. Sponsor letter (with stamp duty).
6. Two passport sized photos on red background.
7. Copy of marriage certificate.
8. Copy of old KITAS card.
9. Copy of sponsor’s KTP (an ID card).
10. Copy of sponsor’s KK (a document listing all family members).
11. Copy of relevant passport pages.
12. Copy of relevant POA book pages.

The only thing pointed out to me was that the copies of KTP and KK should be legalized by the local “Kantor Lurah” (the village office). Simply presenting the original documents (which I also did) was not good enough. I have never heard of such a requirement before. Anyway, my application was nonetheless duly received and accepted, and I will bring those legalized papers with me on Friday, when I am supposed to present myself at the immigration office again.