BOVF branch
Indonesia
Family visa rules dominate here, including the adult dependent relative rules that assume a narrower definition of family than the one most Indonesian-British households actually live by.
Your coordinator
Colin Singer
Country coordinator, Indonesia
Contact the branch via bovf@bovf.org.uk.
What matters most here
Every branch works on all eight key issues. These are the ones raised most often in Indonesia.
Spouse and Family Visas
British citizens who marry abroad often cannot bring their spouse and children home, because the minimum income requirement is measured against UK earnings they do not yet have.
Fully Functional Voting
Only 52% of overseas postal ballots were returned in time to be counted in 2024. Having the right to vote is not the same as being able to use it.
Better Government Communication
The UK government has no systematic way to identify or contact its citizens overseas — which is why 3.4 million people became eligible to vote and almost none of them found out.
Guides for Indonesia
Country-specific guides for Indonesia are planned. This slot is where they will appear — see the Thailand and Italy guides for the format.
Join BOVF Indonesia
Register as a free BOVF supporter. No payment, no commitment — and it strengthens the case every time we speak to an MP.