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An e-Passport has a chip that stores biometric data. This provides an extra layer of security and helps immigration officers confirm that the passport truly belongs to its holder. Because it follows international electronic passport standards, the data on an e-Passport can be read by compatible inspection systems in many countries.

Having a child from a mixed-nationality marriage—between an Indonesian citizen (WNI) and a foreign national (WNA)—is certainly a source of great joy. However, when the child is born abroad, many parents remain unsure about the document processing, citizenship status, and the rights the child is entitled to. Does the child automatically become an Indonesian citizen? Can they hold dual citizenship? What documents need to be processed in the country of birth, at the Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) or Consulate General (KJRI), and upon returning to Indonesia? These questions frequently arise, especially for Indonesian couples living or working abroad.

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A practical guide for Indonesians marrying a foreign national: required documents, the legal process, reporting to the KBRI/KJRI and Dukcapil, prenuptial agreements, and citizenship rules.

Marrying a foreign national has become a common life story for many Indonesian citizens today. But do you have to change citizenship?