Indonesia's Minister of Law and Human Rights said statement released by the United Nations in relation to the country's new criminal code that was passed earlier this month was too late.
The naturalization process is given the green light because it is seen as a beneficial option for Indonesian football.
"After more than nine years here, there has been no answer and certainty."
Foreign nationals, including the senior ones, who look to settle in Indonesia can benefit from and apply for the visa.
Seven terrorist convicts in Class I Penitentiary and one convict in Class IIA Women Penitentiary in Medan pledged their loyalty to Indonesia.
Among the 404 inmates, 79 have been waiting in correctional facilities for more than 10 years.
