The Certificate of Indonesian Citizenship (Surat Keterangan Status Kewarganegaraan Republik Indonesia or “SKSK RI“) is crucial for Indonesians living abroad. It serves as official proof of nationality, ensuring individuals can exercise their rights and access legal protections while residing abroad. This certificate strengthens an individual’s legal status in areas like immigration, consular services, civil registration, and other nationality-related affairs. Importantly, it also simplifies obtaining official documents such as passports and identity cards. Furthermore, it facilitates birth and marriage registrations at Indonesian consulates and safeguards rights related to inheritance and property ownership under Indonesian law—rights that may be restricted for foreign nationals. Finally, it helps prevent issues related to statelessness or disputes over nationality.
To streamline this process, on 21 February 2025, the Indonesian Ministry of Law introduced a new procedure for Indonesian citizens residing abroad to confirm their citizenship status. This is outlined in Ministry of Law Regulation No. 6 of 2025 (“Regulation 6/2025“) on Procedures for Confirming Indonesian Citizenship for Indonesian Citizens Residing Outside the Territory of the Republic of Indonesia.
Regulation 6/2025 aims to provide legal certainty for Indonesian citizens residing abroad who lack or have incomplete citizenship documents. It also simplifies administrative procedures by allowing them to confirm their status through Indonesian embassies, consulates, and trade offices—a significant benefit for those with missing or incomplete paperwork.
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