Indonesian Ambassador to Canada Discusses Special Visas for Diaspora

Posted On: May 19, 2023

Iftar with Indonesian Ambassador to Canada, Daniel Tumpal Simanjuntak with Indonesian Islamic Society of Toronto (MIIT) in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. photo/special

TORONTO – Ambassador (Ambassador) of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) for Indonesia, Daniel Tumpal Simanjuntak said that it is not impossible that one day the Indonesian government will issue a special viKanadas policy for diaspora like the discourse that has been developing in various social media lately.

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“Those who are already from the Diaspora can get a Diaspora visa, it can be 10 years or 20 years. As implemented in India. Although in India it is valid for life,” Daniel said breaking his fasting with the Indonesian Islamic Society of Toronto (MIIT) in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, this past weekend.

The diaspora visa model, as implemented by India, is very likely to be used as Indonesia does not have a dual citizenship policy. And, to achieve the Diaspora Visa, the Indonesian community in and around Toronto must be strong and unified.

According to Daniel, there is a special community in Toronto, where 15% are Asian, so they have strong ties. The Indonesian Embassy, he said, is ready to provide assistance and support, as the Diaspora is a force that also has great influence.

“I have a nostalgia or a desire for our diaspora to strengthen, for the diaspora with Indonesian passports or not, it must be united. Through our various networks and friendships, let us strengthen it policy Indonesia about the diaspora,” he added.

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The former director of the Asia-Africa region of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu), hopes that MIIT can support government programs, especially in the conduct of economic diplomacy. This was also ordered by members of the Indonesian People’s Representative Council (DPR) who recently visited Canada.

“Especially for MIIT, I hope I can inspire the younger generation to keep in touch with Indonesia. Here I leave it, MIIT is the only big bone in Indonesian societyIndonesian diaspora in Toronto,” he said.

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