Get Your Indonesia Dual Citizenship – Learn How to Apply
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Eligibility Overview
- By Birth: Children born in Indonesia to at least one Indonesian parent are citizens.
- By Descent: Children born abroad to an Indonesian mother or father are eligible for citizenship by descent if registered before age 18.
- By Marriage : Foreign spouses may apply for permanent residence and later for naturalization after 5 years of marriage and continuous stay in Indonesia.
- By Naturalization: Foreigners may apply for citizenship after 5 continuous years (or 10 non-continuous years) of legal residency, language fluency, and good conduct.
- Special Exception – Dual Citizenship Allowed for Children Only: Indonesia allows dual citizenship only for minors under the age of 18. Upon reaching adulthood, they must choose one nationality.
Step-by-Step Process
- Determine your path: descent, marriage, or naturalization.
- Submit your application to the Directorate General of Immigration or at an Indonesian consulate.
- Provide required documents such as birth or marriage certificates and proof of residency.
- Pass background checks and integration requirements.
- Renounce previous citizenship unless exempt as a minor under 18.
Benefits of Indonesian Citizenship
- Live, work, and own property in Indonesia
- Access to government jobs, healthcare, and education
- Minors can hold dual citizenship until age 18
Frequently asked questions.
Does Indonesia allow dual citizenship?
Only for children under 18. Once they reach adulthood, they must choose one nationality. Adults cannot hold dual citizenship under Indonesian law.
Can I inherit Indonesian citizenship from a parent?
Yes. If you were born to an Indonesian parent abroad, you may obtain citizenship by descent — but you must register before age 18 to retain rights.
Can I become an Indonesian citizen through marriage?
Yes. Foreign spouses of Indonesian citizens may apply for naturalization after 5 years of marriage and continuous residence.
Can I keep my other citizenship as an adult?
No. Indonesian law requires adults to renounce other citizenships. Only children are allowed to temporarily hold dual nationality.
How long must I live in Indonesia to naturalize?
You must live in Indonesia legally for 5 consecutive years (or 10 non-consecutive) and show integration and language proficiency.
Do Indonesian citizens pay taxes if they live abroad?
Indonesia taxes residents on worldwide income. If you live abroad and are not tax-resident in Indonesia, you are usually not taxed on foreign income. Tax treaties may apply.