en.malanginspirasi.com – The government of Indonesia has introduced a Rp5 million (approximately $310) administrative fee for voluntary citizenship renunciation, as part of Government Regulation No. 30 of 2026 (Peraturan Pemerintah No. 30 Tahun 2026).
President Prabowo Subianto signed the regulation on July 2, 2026, and is scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2026.
Under the new rules, individuals requesting to lose their Indonesian citizenship must pay Rp5 million specifically for the processing and issuance of a presidential decree.
The regulation also sets other related fees, including Rp3.5 million for formal loss-of-citizenship decisions, Rp1 million for applications to regain citizenship, and charges ranging from Rp500,000 for various supporting services.
For foreigners, the fee for general naturalization has been raised to Rp75 million, while marriage-based naturalization now costs Rp25 million.
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Government officials have described the fees as necessary to cover administrative costs, citing updates due to ministerial changes and economic adjustments.
The regulation replaces the previous 2024 framework on citizenship-related fees.
The policy has drawn significant criticism on social media, with netizens calling it “extortionate” and jokingly referring to it as a “pay to exit” trap.
Many highlighted the irony, noting it clashes with past government advice urging critics and dissatisfied citizens to simply leave the country if they disliked conditions in Indonesia.
Common online reactions included comments such as:
“They used to say ‘if you don’t like it, just leave.’ Now they’re charging you Rp5 million to do it. What a trap!”
“Paying millions just to renounce citizenship? This is next-level taxation even on your exit. Where’s the freedom?”
Broader discussions linked the fees to ongoing public frustrations over taxes, governance, and economic pressures.
While some acknowledged the need to fund administrative processes, the majority of visible commentary expressed skepticism and resentment.
As the August 1 implementation date approaches, the regulation is expected to fuel continued debate about citizenship rights, administrative burdens, and policy priorities under the Prabowo administration.
