Under Law No. 12/2006 on Citizenship, what citizenship principle applies to Indonesian nationals, with a narrow exception for children from mixed marriages?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Single Nationality Principle (With Limited Dual Citizenship for Minors Until Age 18/21)
- Step 1: Indonesia strictly adheres to the principle of single nationality (asas kewarganegaraan tunggal). Step 2. Children born from mixed-nationality marriages hold limited dual citizenship (dwi-kewarganegaraan terbatas) until age 18 (with a 3-year grace period until age 21) to declare their permanent choice of citizenship. Answer: Single Nationality Principle (With Limited Dual Citizenship for Minors Until Age 18/21). Why not the others: Adult Indonesian citizens lose citizenship automatically upon acquiring foreign citizenship.
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