Published: 27.02.2026
Indonesia’s new Global Citizenship Indonesia (GCI) scheme offers former Indonesian citizens and their descendants residence options ranging from five years to permanent stay. The ancestry-based permits do not automatically grant work rights and do not allow dual citizenship under the reported categories; sources also say standard processing procedures are still being finalized.
The program creates a dedicated long-term residence route for people with Indonesian heritage and may reduce the need for repeated short-term renewals. However, work rights are not granted automatically, and uncertainty around official procedures may lead to delays or additional review, including a possible interview. It is primarily relevant to former Indonesian citizens and their descendants, rather than ordinary employment migrants or investors. According to the sources, eligible applicants should monitor the final processing procedure; for everyone else, the program has limited practical relevance.