In addition to some things
the Indonesian Community Card Overseas (KMILN) can be used as a substitute for
KTP, as stated in article 3 paragraph 3 of Presidential Regulation no. 76/2017
which reads "In the case of laws and regulations requiring KTP and / or
family card, KMILN can be used as a condition for obtaining facilities."
As we know, with
consideration to empower and enhance the role of Indonesian society abroad, the
government considers it necessary to provide adequate facilities to be actively
involved in economic, social and cultural activities. With this consideration,
on 3 August 2017, President Joko Widodo has signed the Presidential Regulation
(Perpres) Number: 76 of 2017 on Facilities for Indonesian People Abroad.
"Indonesian People
Overseas are Indonesian Citizens and Foreigners who live and work abroad,"
read Article 1 paragraph (1) of this Presidential Decree.
Concerning the definition of
a Stranger himself mentioned in this Presidential Regulation is a person who is
not an Indonesian Citizen covering former Indonesian Citizens, ex-Indonesian
citizens, and foreign nationals whose natural parents are Indonesian citizens
residing and / or working abroad .
According to this
Presidential Regulation, the Government provides Indonesian Overseas Community
Card (KMILN) to Indonesian Communities Abroad that meet certain criteria and
conditions as long as they do not have legal problems with the Government of
the Republic of Indonesia.
"KMILN as referred to
issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a certain period," read
Article 2 paragraph (2) of this Presidential Regulation. While the
requirements, criteria, and procedures for issuing KMILN shall be stipulated by
the Regulation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
By holding KMILN, the
Presidential Regulation stipulates that the Indonesian People Abroad are given
the following facilities: a. Open an account at a commercial bank; B. Own
property in Indonesia; And / or c. Establishing business entities in Indonesia
in accordance with the provisions of legislation.
In the case of legislation
requiring KTP and / or family card, according to this Presidential Regulation,
KMILN can be used as a condition to obtain the facility as intended.
"KMILN holders who are
Indonesian citizens do not require a residence permit or work permit,"
read Article 4 of this Presidential Regulation.
This Presidential Regulation
affirms, Government Agencies provide convenience for KMILN holders with
reference to the provisions in this Presidential Regulation.
"This Presidential
Regulation shall come into force on the date of promulgation," read
Article 6 of Presidential Regulation Number 76 of 2017, which has been enacted
by Minister of Law and Human Rights Yasonna H. Laoly on 4 August 2017.
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