Inp.polri.go.id - Denpasar.  The Ministry of Law and Human Rights announced the imminent deadline for applying for Indonesian citizenship for children born to mixed marriages, which concludes in May 2024. Director General of Legal Administration Cahyo R. Muzha, underscores the urgency for those who have not yet registered or chosen citizenship for their children, as reported by antaranews.com. Government Regulation Number 21 of 2022 provides the framework for citizenship applications, aiming to resolve citizenship-related issues and ensure legal protection and certainty for Indonesian citizens. Through a recent socialization event in Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Cahyo urged relevant agencies to disseminate information widely about the application process, urging prompt action from eligible people. The socialization event witnessed the participation of various governmental bodies, including the Population and Civil Registration Office of Bali and Immigration Technical Implementation Unit, alongside representatives from local sub-districts and villages. Article 3A of the regulation outlines the eligibility criteria for citizenship applications, emphasizing the importance of timely submission. Additionally, Article 67A stipulates the two-year deadline for submission since the regulation's enactment in May 2022. (mg/inp/pr/nm)