Inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The Directorate General of Immigration has outlined the key differences between the established Golden Visa and the newly launched Global Citizen of Indonesia (GCI) program. 

While both facilitate long-term residency, officials emphasized that they target vastly different audiences. The Golden Visa, active since 2024, remains a high-value tool for global investors and corporations, whereas the GCI, introduced in January 2026m is specifically tailored to reconnect the Indonesian diaspora and former citizens with their ancestral homeland.

"The Global Citizen of Indonesia is prepared as a path for the diaspora and former Indonesian citizens who want to return to settle and contribute, while the Golden Visa is designed to attract global talents and investors who provide a positive economic impact," explained Acting Director General of Immigration Yuldi Yusman on Monday (2/2/2026).

The programs differ significantly in financial requirements and duration. The Golden Visa offers up to 10-year stays for individual investments starting at $2.5 million. In contrast, the GCI provides lifelong residency, requiring only a report every five years, and accepts lower financial thresholds, such as a monthly income of $1,500. 

The GCI applicants with "strategic expertise" may bypass investment requirements entirely, prioritizing human capital and emotional ties over direct financial contributions.

(mg/inp/pr/rs)