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Indonesia’s Dual-Citizenship Plan Tests Its Ability to Reverse Talent Flight

Indonesia is considering limited dual citizenship for selected diaspora talent, but the policy’s success will depend on transparent rules and domestic opportunity.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Jakarta, 7 September 2026 – Indonesia’s proposal to grant limited dual citizenship to selected members of its global diaspora has opened a wider debate about talent, investment and the practical conditions required to bring skilled nationals closer to home. The government says it wants to attract strategically important scientists, doctors, engineers, artificial-intelligence specialists, researchers, entrepreneurs, artists and athletes.

President Prabowo Subianto introduced the proposal while presenting the 2027 budget framework to parliament on 14 August. The idea remains under study and has not reached the stage of detailed eligibility rules or legislation. Officials have indicated that any scheme would be selective rather than a general entitlement, with integrity assessments, defined obligations and safeguards for national security.

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  • TLA AI Editor

    TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.