Residence & citizenship
Indonesian Indonesian Citizenship / Naturalisation
Acquiring Indonesian nationality, mainly through naturalisation after long residence or through marriage to an Indonesian citizen.
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Qualifying residence periods for naturalisation (reported around 5 continuous or 10 non-continuous years) and the spouse timeline, plus language and renunciation requirements, must be confirmed against the official Citizenship Law and ministry guidance; citizenship is administered with the relevant ministry rather than solely by the immigration directorate.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Indonesia government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Indonesian Citizenship (Kewarganegaraan) - by naturalisation or marriage
- Route type
- Naturalisation / citizenship
- Dual nationality
- Generally not permitted for adults
- Limited dual citizenship for children until adulthood
- Eligibility
- Long lawful residence, or marriage to an Indonesian citizen
- Verify qualifying periods
Who it is for
- Long-term residents who meet the naturalisation residence requirement
- Foreign spouses of Indonesian citizens who meet the marriage/residence conditions
- Children of mixed marriages (limited dual citizenship until they must choose)
Requirements
- Qualifying continuous lawful residence in Indonesia
- Indonesian language ability and acceptance of the state ideology
- Good character and no disqualifying criminal record
- Usually renunciation of previous nationality
How to apply
- Apply under the Citizenship Law through the responsible ministry
- Submit residence history, marriage evidence (if applicable) and supporting documents
- Complete the naturalisation/oath process
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.