For years, the Indonesian diaspora and mixed-nationality families have lived in a state of visa anxiety , caught between their love for Indonesia and the country’s strict single-citizenship laws. That changed on 26 January 2026 . The new Global Citizen of Indonesia (GCI)  visa finally offers a legal middle ground , providing lifelong residency security without requiring you to give up your current passport. So, is it a passport? No. Is it the end of visa runs and five-year r