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View all search resultsThe government's plan to give permanent visas to members of the diaspora and children of mixed-nationality marriages should ensure their rights to have economic opportunities including education and the ability to invest in the country without significant barriers, Indonesian former citizens and diaspora members have suggested.
Married couples of mixed Indonesian and non-Indonesian citizenship have welcomed a planned regulatory revision that could buy their children some time to consider which nationality to retain to comply with the country’s prohibition of indefinite dual citizenship.
After months of being prevented from returning to Indonesia because of entry restrictions, foreign members of mixed-nationality families abroad can now reunite with their families in Indonesia thanks to a recent change in visa policy.
Last week's revocation of the emergency stay permit, granted to foreign visitors amid the COVID-19 travel restrictions, has led to increased uncertainty for some mixed families while it has given others some relief regarding their legal status in the country.
The latest regulation issued by the Law and Human Rights Ministry to respond to the pandemic generally bars foreigners from entering Indonesia unless they have a temporary stay permit (ITAS) or permanent stay permit (ITAP) with a valid entry permit.
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