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Gov’t Offers 10-Year Stay Permit for Indonesian Diaspora

The Jakarta Globe
November 17, 2023 | 8:01 pm
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Indonesian Ambassador to Ukraine Arief Muhammad Basalamah, front fifth right, poses for a photo with Indonesian diaspora members at the Indonesian Embassy building in Kyiv, Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. (Antara Photo)
Indonesian Ambassador to Ukraine Arief Muhammad Basalamah, front fifth right, poses for a photo with Indonesian diaspora members at the Indonesian Embassy building in Kyiv, Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. (Antara Photo)

Jakarta. Foreign citizens of Indonesian descent are now eligible to acquire a stay permit valid for up to 10 years through the newly introduced "diaspora visa."

"The diaspora visa streamlines the process for a stay permit without requiring a guarantor," Immigration Director General Silmy Karim told Antara news agency.

"This visa offers Indonesian diaspora members an extended stay, allowing them to significantly contribute to our nation. It aims to create a sense of belonging during their visit."

Karim noted that several other countries have implemented similar policies, providing their diaspora communities with longer stay options and property ownership rights.

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"Our diaspora, residing in 18 different countries, holds immense potential to contribute to our nation," Silmy said.

Estimates suggest that approximately 6 million individuals of Indonesian origin currently reside in various foreign countries, such as Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, China, Suriname, and the United States.

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