Sage-Tips

Can you become a citizen of Indonesia?

Indonesian nationality is typically obtained either on the principle of jus soli, i.e. by birth in Indonesia; or under the rules of jus sanguinis, i.e. by birth abroad to at least one parent with Indonesian nationality.

Can foreigners get Indonesian citizenship?

Foreigners who are legally married to Indonesian citizens and have lived in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia for at least 5 consecutive years or 10 consecutive years, can also obtain Indonesian Citizenship by submitting a statement to become citizens before the authorized official.

Why are babies born in the US automatically citizens?

Birthright citizenship in the United States is United States citizenship acquired by a person automatically, by operation of law. This takes place in two situations: by virtue of the person’s birth within United States territory or because one or both of their parents is (or was) a US citizen.

What is the nationality of a citizen of Indonesia?

Indonesian nationality law. Generally, Indonesian citizens are those natural Indonesian people and those of other nationalities that are endorsed by the law as Indonesian citizens. The Indonesian nationality law does not recognize dual citizenship except for persons under the age of 18 (single citizenship principle).

Who is eligible to be considered an Indonesian by birth?

Individuals who are eligible to be considered Indonesian by birth include: Persons born within the bounds of the territory or abroad to one Indonesian parent; Persons who would have become Indonesian, but for the death of the parent.

Is the Vatican City the only country with birthright citizenship?

(There are mere hundreds of Vatican City citizens at any given moment.) Trump may be wrong to state that the United States is the only country in the world with birthright citizenship. But Vatican City is truly the only place where you are a citizen at the pleasure of the pope.

Does birthright citizenship still apply today?

Since then, controversies over birthright citizenship have played out in the court of public opinion. But today, the precedent set by Wong Kim Ark—and the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution—still apply. Those born in the United States are considered citizens.