Indonesia Introduces Visa-Free Entry for 13 Countries Under New Regulation Effective 29 AugustIndonesia ExpatSeptember 2, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 2, 20240The government of Indonesia has introduced visa-free entry as part of a new regulation aimed at boosting tourism and investment...
Mpox Outbreak, Foreign Travellers Entering Indonesia Must Fill Out Electronic FormsIndonesia ExpatAugust 30, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 30, 20240Effective from Tuesday, 27th of August, travellers from abroad wishing to enter Indonesia are required to complete an electronic form...
Riau Islands Special Economic Zones Capable of Being an Investment Gateway, Government RemarksIndonesia ExpatAugust 29, 2024August 29, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 29, 2024August 29, 20240Riau Islands have emerged as a strategic investment hub in Indonesia, boasting the highest number of Special Economic Zones and...
Foreigners Summoned by Immigration in Bali for Turning Villa into SchoolIndonesia ExpatAugust 28, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 28, 20240Two Swiss nationals and one Turkish national have been summoned by the Immigration Office after being suspected of illegally converting...
Jakarta Urged to Work from Home as Major Events Converge on the 5th of SeptemberIndonesia ExpatAugust 27, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 27, 20240With the Grand Mass at Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) and the Indonesia Sustainability Forum (ISF) at the Jakarta Convention Center,...
Jet Fuel Leak from Plane Goes Viral, Garuda Indonesia RespondsIndonesia ExpatAugust 26, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 26, 20240A video showing jet fuel pouring from the right wingtip of a Garuda Indonesia Boeing 737-800 at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport...
Significant Increase in Foreign Tourists Using Trains in Indonesia in 2024, KAI ReportsIndonesia ExpatAugust 23, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 23, 20240PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) reported a surge in foreign tourist numbers, with trains, including the high-speed train Whoosh, becoming...
‘Peringatan Darurat’ Goes Viral on Social Media, Large-Scale Demonstrations LoomIndonesia ExpatAugust 22, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 22, 20240The ‘Peringatan Darurat‘ (in English: ‘Emergency Warning’) poster featuring the Garuda Pancasila symbol on a blue background has gained traction...
Australian Mother Desperate to Raise Funds for Comatose Son After Crash in BaliIndonesia ExpatAugust 21, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 21, 20240Shane Ramsay, a 30-year-old carpenter from Perth, is in a coma after a serious moped accident in Bali and his...
Indonesia Tightens Foreign National Arrivals to Prevent Spread of MonkeypoxIndonesia ExpatAugust 20, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 20, 20240The Indonesian Ministry of Health is strengthening health screening procedures for international tourists and foreign nationals, including state guests, to...
Indonesia Unveils New Passport Design During Independence Day CelebrationIndonesia ExpatAugust 19, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 19, 20240The Indonesian passport, which was previously green, has now been updated with a new version featuring a red cover and...
New Regulation Bans Foreigners with Passports Valid for Less Than Six Months from Entering IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatAugust 16, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 16, 20240The prohibition of foreign nationals with passports valid for less than six months from entering Indonesia is detailed in the...
Komodo International Airport Dominated by Private Jets and Commercial Flights, Immigration SaysIndonesia ExpatAugust 15, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 15, 20240Since its designation as an international airport, flight activities at Komodo International Airport, Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, have been...
Google Responds to Findings of Hotel Data Falsification in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatAugust 14, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 14, 20240The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (Perhimpunan Hotel dan Restoran Indonesia or PHRI) revealed on Monday, 12th of August, that...
Indonesia Launches New Driving Licence Format for International RecognitionIndonesia ExpatAugust 13, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 13, 20240The Indonesian National Police (Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia or Polri) has officially launched a new format for the Indonesian driving...
Bali’s Tourism Levy Has Only Reached 40%, Government SaysIndonesia ExpatAugust 12, 2024August 12, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 12, 2024August 12, 20240Since its introduction on the 14th of February 2024, the levy for foreign tourists in Bali, also known as the...
Controversy Erupts Over Latest Government Regulation Concerning Contraceptives for TeensIndonesia ExpatAugust 12, 2024August 12, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 12, 2024August 12, 20240One article contained in the recently issued Government Regulation (Peraturan Pemerintah or PP) Number 28 of 2024 concerning Health has...
Indonesia Wins Two Golds, Jumps to 28th in 2024 Paris Olympics StandingsIndonesia ExpatAugust 9, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 9, 20240The Indonesian contingent secured two gold medals, climbing to 28th place in the medal standings for the 2024 Paris Olympics....
Recent ASEAN Conference Discusses Prevention of Sexual Exploitation of ChildrenIndonesia ExpatAugust 8, 2024August 8, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 8, 2024August 8, 20240The ASEAN Conference, held in Denpasar, Bali, from the 7th until the 8th of August, focused on various prevention efforts...
Sandiaga Uno Declares Firm Action Against Illegal Foreign Workers in BaliIndonesia ExpatAugust 7, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 7, 20240The Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, will take firm action against foreign nationals in Bali who...
Government of Jakarta Affirms Sanctions for Students Who Smoke or VapeIndonesia ExpatAugust 6, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 6, 20240Acting Governor of DKI Jakarta, Heru Budi Hartono, recently stated that the provincial government of Jakarta will consider revoking the...