JAKARTA — Indonesia is ready to tighten its naturalisation course of for international nationals, with the federal government in search of to forestall citizenship from getting used primarily to achieve entry to land, property and different belongings.
Minister of Legislation Supratman Andi Agtas mentioned the federal government was reviewing purposes extra carefully to make sure foreigners in search of Indonesian citizenship had real causes for doing so.
“We should be certain that the aim behind foreigners in search of Indonesian citizenship by naturalisation isn’t merely to safe belongings in Indonesia or purchase land beneath possession rights,” Supratman mentioned on the Borobudur Resort in Jakarta on Friday, August 7.
He mentioned the tighter method would apply to candidates no matter their nationality. The minister additionally pointed to instances involving international nationals who already function companies in Indonesia however apply for citizenship individually.
Supratman additionally mentioned the citizenship standing of fast members of the family, together with spouses and dependent kids, in instances the place one member of the family turns into an Indonesian citizen.
The federal government’s place has acquired help from Fee XIII of the Home of Representatives (DPR RI), which oversees authorized and human rights affairs.
Fee XIII chairman Willy Aditya mentioned Indonesian citizenship shouldn’t be granted solely for sensible functions resembling enjoying for a nationwide sports activities group, making investments, marriage or gaining management over belongings.
“Changing into a citizen isn’t just a utilitarian matter,” Aditya mentioned in a press release on Sunday, August 9. He mentioned candidates must be ready to combine into Indonesian society, together with its tradition, social values and the philosophy of Pancasila.
The federal government’s transfer comes shortly after Indonesia elevated the charge for international nationals making use of for citizenship.
Underneath Authorities Regulation No. 30 of 2026 on sorts and tariffs of non-tax state income beneath the Ministry of Legislation, the naturalisation software charge rose from Rp50 million to Rp75 million. The brand new tariff took impact on August 1.
The regulation additionally units new charges for a number of different citizenship-related providers.
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