Indonesia is currently evaluating a policy change that would allow for limited dual citizenship, a move designed to incentivize the country's diaspora to return home. For decades, Indonesia has maintained a strict single-citizenship policy, with the only notable exception being children of mixed marriages, who are permitted to hold dual nationality only until they reach the age of 18.

Proponents of the change argue that the current law acts as a barrier to attracting high-skilled talent and capital from Indonesians living abroad. By offering a more flexible citizenship status, the government hopes to tap into the expertise and resources of its citizens scattered globally. While the proposal is framed as a strategic move to bolster national development, it remains a subject of debate regarding how such a system would be implemented and what specific limitations would be placed on dual-citizen status.

Currently, the discussion centers on whether this shift will be sufficient to convince the diaspora to return. Supporters suggest that the move is a long-overdue recognition of the diaspora's potential value to the country's future. However, the exact parameters of the 'limited' nature of this citizenship—such as potential restrictions on political rights or land ownership—have not yet been fully defined by policymakers. The shift marks a departure from the country's post-independence stance, which has historically prioritized singular national identity over the complexities of dual nationality.