Two Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidate Pairs Aim to Tighten Foreign Workers’ AccessIndonesia ExpatNovember 22, 2023November 22, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 22, 2023November 22, 20230The Presidential and Vice Presidential campaigns are ongoing, leading up to the elections scheduled on 14th February 2024. In this...
Traffic Accidents Prompt Motorbike Restrictions for Foreigners in BaliIndonesia ExpatNovember 21, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 21, 20230Recently, there were several traffic accidents involving a number of foreign nationals in the Buleleng area, Bali. It was recorded...
Suspect in Coldplay Ticket Fraud Worth Rp1.3 Billion UncoveredIndonesia ExpatNovember 20, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 20, 20230Central Jakarta Metro Police uncovered a case of fraudulent buying and selling of Coldplay concert tickets. A woman named Ghisca...
Indonesia’s New Diaspora Visa Unveiled for Extended Stay and ContributionIndonesia ExpatNovember 17, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 17, 20230Indonesian Immigration has introduced the Diaspora Visa to offer comfort and convenience to the Indonesian diaspora wishing to visit Indonesia....
Ngurah Rai Bali Immigration Officer Suspected of “Fast Track” ExtortionIndonesia ExpatNovember 16, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 16, 20230An official from the Special Class I Immigration Office of Ngurah Rai, identified as HS, has been named a suspect...
Coldplay’s Arrival: A Turning Point in Government’s Music and Art Visa PromotionIndonesia ExpatNovember 15, 2023November 15, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 15, 2023November 15, 20230Thanks to the Music and Art Visa, Coldplay found it easier to enter Indonesia. The issuance of the Music and...
Central Lombok Regent Proposes Immigration Office to Supervise Foreigners at Tourist LocationsIndonesia ExpatNovember 14, 2023November 14, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 14, 2023November 14, 20230The Regent of Central Lombok, Pathul Bahri, proposes the construction of an Immigration Office in the district to monitor the...
Banda Sea Shakes with 192 Aftershocks Following 7.2 Magnitude EarthquakeIndonesia ExpatNovember 13, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 13, 20230Following the impactful 7.2 magnitude earthquake that hit the Banda Sea, Maluku, on Wednesday, 8th November 2023, the region grapples...
2023 U-17 World Cup Opening Ceremony Commences FridayIndonesia ExpatNovember 10, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 10, 20230The schedule for the opening ceremony of the 2023 U-17 World Cup is on Friday, 10th November 2023, at 6:40...
Indonesia Poised to Lead Asia-Pacific with Strong Real Salary Growth in 2024Indonesia ExpatNovember 9, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 9, 20230ECA International’s latest Salary Trends Report has brought exciting news for Indonesia, indicating that the nation is set to take...
Filipino Fugitive of National Narcotics Agency Jumps into North Kalimantan WatersIndonesia ExpatNovember 8, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 8, 20230The National Search and Rescue Agency has been searching for Michael, a 50-year-old Filipino who dared to jump into the...
Foreign Tourist Family’s Departure Dilemma at the Bali Airport for Daughter’s ReluctanceIndonesia ExpatNovember 7, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 7, 20230Bali offers an array of natural beauty and amazing tourist attractions. It is not surprising that it is referred to...
South Korean Suspect and Witnesses Interrogated in Connection with Alleged Murder of Immigration OfficerIndonesia ExpatNovember 6, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 6, 20230The Crime and Violence Sub-Directorate of the Directorate of General Criminal Investigation at the Greater Jakarta Metropolitan Region Police is...
Bank Indonesia Expands QRIS to Singapore and Eyes Broader Asian ImplementationIndonesia ExpatNovember 5, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 5, 20230Bank Indonesia will expand the use of the Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) to Singapore, starting on 17th November....
JIS Celebrates Groundbreaking of New School in IKNIndonesia ExpatNovember 3, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 3, 20230Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) was invited to support the development of a new international school in the upcoming Capital City...
Young Komodo Dragons for Sale, Methods of Perpetrators RevealedIndonesia ExpatNovember 2, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 2, 20230Police have disclosed that the illegal buyers and sellers of young Komodo dragons used nylon ropes attached to the ends...
Cross Hotels & Resorts Ushers in a New Era of Luxury in Seminyak BaliIndonesia ExpatNovember 1, 2023November 1, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 1, 2023November 1, 20230Cross Hotels & Resorts, a trailblazing force in the hospitality market, has unveiled its latest triumph, an exciting hotel management...
Forest-Dwelling Tribe Stands Firm Against Nickel Mining Threat in Halmahera RainforestIndonesia ExpatNovember 1, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 1, 20230A viral video that emerged on the 30th October 2023 depicted a remote forest-dwelling tribe, specifically the Hongana Manyawa, wielding...
Levies Considered for Indonesia’s Five Super-Priority DestinationsIndonesia ExpatOctober 31, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 31, 20230The Indonesian government is contemplating the implementation of levies for foreign tourists in five super-priority tourism destinations, namely, Lake Toba...
Indonesia Simplifies Sports Visa for U-17 World Cup CompetitorsIndonesia ExpatOctober 30, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 30, 20230The Directorate General of Immigration of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights has stated that countries competing in the...
OOM ZOAT Jakarta Unites 250 Dutch Expats in South-East Asia!Indonesia ExpatOctober 28, 2023October 29, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 28, 2023October 29, 20230After 7 years, following a slight COVID-related delay, the South-East Asia Tournament, ZOAT, returned to Jakarta last weekend! ZOAT was...