Expert Calls for Policy Review as 8,000 Indonesians Give Up Citizenship
An Indonesian academic has called for a government policy review after data revealed that 8,000 citizens renounced their nationality over the past five years. Experts warn that this trend could exacerbate brain drain as young professionals seek better opportunities abroad.
July 17, 2026 | 10:39 am SHARE URL berhasil di salin. The Directorate General of Immigration launches the new e-passport featuring the latest enhanced security features on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. (Handout/The Directorate General of Immigration) Jakarta. An Indonesian academic has urged the government to examine the factors driving citizens to give up their nationality after official data showed that nearly 8,000 Indonesians applied to renounce their citizenship over the past five years.
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