Published: 14.10.2026
Indonesia’s immigration authorities are developing a Global Citizenship of Indonesia scheme for foreigners with family, historical or other strong ties to the country. The initiative is described as providing broad or unlimited residence rights while Indonesia continues to prohibit dual citizenship; parliament is also prioritizing a citizenship-law revision.
According to the source, the initiative concerns a residence mechanism for former Indonesian citizens, their descendants and other foreigners with strong ties to the country, rather than the introduction of dual citizenship. If implemented as described, it could create a separate long-term route for returning and residing in Indonesia without naturalization. It primarily matters to former citizens, families of Indonesian descent and applicants seeking to re-establish a formal connection with the country. Those in this group should monitor the initiative, while other movers should not treat it as a replacement for existing visa and residence routes.