Mixed Marriage Couples Still Face The Red Tape

Mixed marriage couples still face red tape
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta | Wed, 01/12/2011 11:07 AM | Headlines

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Nothing was on his mind except for love when Edgar Martinez, a Philippine national, met Mercy Nababan 14 years ago. Inseparable, they decided to marry and live in Indonesia.
It took a while for them to realize that a mixed marriage was not easy, especially for those choosing to live in Indonesia.
They have stumbled upon not only cultural differences, but also many issues given Edgar’s nationality.
Edgar has failed to obtain the permanent resident status required to allow him to work here.
“I have fulfilled all the requirements needed to get a permanent stay permit [KITAP],” he said Tuesday on the sidelines of a discussion on a draft immigration law.