12 August 2026 (closed)
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Indonesia to Raise Citizenship and Naturalization Fees Starting August 2026
Through Government Regulation Number 30 of 2026 on Types and Rates of Non-Tax State Revenue, the Indonesian government is changing pricing structures across several administrative sectors. This includes various fees involving foreign nationals (Warga Negara Asing, WNA). The new regulation, which comes into effect on 1 August 2026, fully revokes and replaces Government Regulation Number 45 of 2024.
For example, it will become significantly more expensive for a foreign national to obtain Indonesian citizenship (Warga Negara Indonesia, WNI) through pure naturalization. The fee climbs from IDR 50 million to IDR 75 million (approx. USD $4,700). However, if a foreigner is legally married to an Indonesian citizen, the process remains notably more affordable. Even so, as of 1 August 2026, this marriage-route naturalization fee will increase to IDR 25 million (approx. USD $1,550), up from the previous IDR 15 million.
While the pricing is shifting, the actual requirements for foreigners to become Indonesian citizens remain regulated under a separate law: Law Number 12 of 2006 on Citizenship of the Republic of Indonesia. According to Article 9 of that law, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 18 years old or already married.
- Have resided within the territory of the Republic of Indonesia for at least 5 consecutive years or 10 non-consecutive years at the time of application.
- Be physically and mentally healthy.
- Be able to speak Indonesian and acknowledge the state foundation of Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution.
- Have never been convicted of a criminal offense carrying a prison sentence of one year or more.
- Ensure that acquiring Indonesian citizenship does not result in dual citizenship.
- Have employment and/or a steady income.
- Pay the naturalization fee to the state treasury.
Interestingly, if granting citizenship is deemed to be in the national interest of Indonesia (such as when foreign athletes naturalize to join the national football team) the process is entirely free of charge.
Meanwhile, there is a 100 percent fee increase for children with dual nationality when they file to choose their permanent status. Under Indonesian law, children with two nationalities must select one upon turning 18. The filing fee for them will rise to IDR 2 million (approx. USD $125).
Furthermore, if an Indonesian citizen wishes to renounce their citizenship, it will come at a cost of IDR 3.5 million (approx. USD $220). Conversely, for former Indonesian citizens looking to reinstate their citizenship, the fee will be IDR 1 million (approx. USD $60).
Further Reading:
• Government Regulation Number 30 of 2026 on Types and Rates of Non-Tax State Revenue
(Indonesian text only)