The newly-enacted citizenship law gives children of mixed-marriages with Indonesian mothers the rights to dual citizenship until they are 18 years old. At the age of 18, they must choose whether to stay Indonesian citizens or follow their foreign father’s citizenship. They will be given an additional three more years to decide on which nationality they wish to choose.

Children born before Aug. 01, 2006 are not automatically entitled to dual citizenship. Indonesian Citizenship can be obtained upon application.

Children Born on or after August 01, 2006 are automatically entitled to Indonesian citizenship by registering the child with the Immigration office having jurisdiction over your child’s place of residence.