Indonesian Community Cards Abroad (Kartu Masyarakat Indonesia Di Luar Negeri - Kmiln)

Indonesian Community Cards Abroad (KMILN) is ID card given by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia to the Indonesian People Abroad that meet certain criteria and requirements. According to Presidential Regulation no. 76/2020 To the holder of KMILN can be given Facilities. Facilities for KMILN holders who are Indonesian citizens, in the form of: a) opening an account at a commercial bank; B) owning property in Indonesia; And / or c) establishing Indonesian business entities, in accordance with the provisions of laws and regulations.

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. 76/2020 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 2020, President Joko Widodo has signed the Presidential Regulation (Perpres) Number: 76 of 2020 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 2020, which has been enacted by Minister of Law and Human Rights Yasonna H. Laoly on 4 August 2020.