Indonesia to Open Door to Dual Citizenship, President Says
President Prabowo Subianto says Indonesia will permit dual citizenship and proposes amending the country's citizenship laws.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has announced that the country will allow its citizens to hold dual nationality, marking a significant shift in the nation's citizenship policy.
The announcement was made on Friday, with the president stating that the government will formally propose a revision to the existing citizenship laws to accommodate this change.
Currently, Indonesia enforces a strict single-citizenship principle, requiring citizens who acquire another nationality to forfeit their Indonesian status. The proposed amendment would reverse this stance, though specific details regarding implementation timelines or eligibility criteria have not yet been disclosed.
The move is expected to affect the large Indonesian diaspora, many of whom have had to choose between their Indonesian identity and the nationality of their adopted countries. The government's proposal signals a broader reconsideration of how the nation engages with its citizens abroad.
Further legislative steps will be required before the revision takes effect, and the announcement sets the stage for what is likely to be a closely watched parliamentary process.