A deep dive into why Indonesia generally doesn't allow dual citizenship and the exceptions for children.
Indonesia strictly follows the single citizenship principle (Asas Kewarganegaraan Tunggal).
The current legal framework governing who is considered an Indonesian citizen.
Children born to one Indonesian parent may hold dual citizenship (Affidavit) until the age of 18.
By age 18 (or 21 at the latest), mixed-parentage children must choose one citizenship and renounce the other.
The special document (a limited Indonesian passport) given to dual-citizen children for easy travel.
Voluntarily acquiring another citizenship, swearing an oath to another country, or joining a foreign military leads to automatic loss of WNI status.
Former Indonesian citizens (Ex-WNI) can apply for a special KITAS/KITAP category to live in their homeland.
A card issued to the Indonesian diaspora to provide certain facilities without requiring citizenship.
The new Golden Visa offers a path for long-term residency that doesn't require giving up original citizenship.
Indonesian citizens don't lose their citizenship automatically when marrying a foreigner unless they take the other country's passport.
Foreigners (even those with Indonesian spouses) have different property ownership rights than full WNI citizens.
Understanding how citizenship affects the ability to inherit freehold land (Hak Milik) in Indonesia.
Foreigners can become WNI after living in Indonesia for 5-10 years, but must renounce their original citizenship.
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