Indonesia Launches GCI Programme for Permanent Residency
On January 26, 2026, the Directorate General of Immigration in Indonesia launched the Global Citizen of Indonesia (GCI) programme during a ceremony at the Pengayoman Polytechnic Campus in Tangerang City, marking the 76th Immigration Service Day. This new policy allows eligible foreigners to secure an indefinite permanent stay permit without relinquishing their existing citizenship.
The programme targets four specific groups: former Indonesian citizens, descendants of former citizens up to the second degree, legal spouses of Indonesian citizens, and children born from mixed marriages between an Indonesian and a foreign national. Additionally, close family members of current GCI holders can apply through a family reunification scheme.
Acting Director General of Immigration, Yuldi Yusman, described the policy as a significant advancement. Among the first recipients is Adam Welly Tedja, who had lived abroad for 43 years.
Minister of Immigration and Corrections, Agus Andrianto, positioned the launch within the government's broader national development goals. Applications for the GCI are processed online, with approved holders receiving their permits within 24 hours of arrival.
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