Key Points of Immigration Law for Mix Marriage

4/10/2011 12:09:00 PM / Diposting oleh Hafsah /

It was 7 April 2011 finally government Indonesia made humanity law of immigration law for mix marriage.


• Foreign spouses of Indonesian citizens can get a permanent residence permit (Kitap) after two years of marriage. They will only be required to report to the immigration office once every five years — a free service — instead of the annual renewal currently required.

• If they have been married to an Indonesian citizen for at least 10 years, foreigners can stay in the country even after a divorce.

• Foreign spouses will be allowed to work in the country.

• Children from mixed marriages will automatically get a Kitap regardless of their nationality. Under the current arrangement, these children have to choose a citizenship at the age of 18. If they choose to adopt foreign citizenship, they have to apply for a residence permit.

• Foreign investors who have worked in Indonesia for three years, less than the five years now required, can get a Kitap.

• Former holders of Indonesian citizenship can get a Kitap.

source from: the jakarta globe

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