I was born in the U.S. and held dual citizenship with Indonesia. After returning to Indonesia during childhood, I recently obtained my first U.S. passport from the U.S. embassy here.
Given that Indonesia doesn’t recognize dual citizenship for adults, I’m concerned about the implications of using my U.S. passport.
Specifically, I have questions about:
A. Using the U.S. Passport for International Travel Is it advisable to use my U.S. passport to travel to other countries before entering the U.S.?
B. Re-entering Indonesia Upon returning, should I use my Indonesian passport to avoid legal issues?
C. Transit Through Third Countries Would transiting through countries like Singapore or Malaysia help in managing exit and entry stamps appropriately?
D. Absence of U.S. Exit Stamp  Since my U.S. passport was issued at the embassy in Indonesia, it lacks a U.S. exit stamp. Will this pose any issues when entering the U.S. or other countries?
E. Departing Indonesia with a U.S. Passport Is it possible to depart Indonesia using my U.S. passport, considering it was issued by the embassy here? Will the lack of an Indonesian exit stamp in my U.S. passport cause issues when entering other countries?
I’m aiming to comply with both U.S. and Indonesian laws without renouncing either citizenship. Any insights or experiences shared would be greatly appreciated.
