Simplified Indonesian Golden Visa Applications by Bank Mandiri Online ServicesIndonesia ExpatDecember 7, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 7, 20230 Foreign Nationals can open an account with Bank Mandiri online from their home country. This can be used to deposit...
Aceh Refuses Influx of Rohingya Refugees ArrivingIndonesia ExpatDecember 7, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 7, 20230 Residents of Sabang, Aceh, staged a demonstration and even dismantled the tents holding hundreds of Rohingya immigrants in the area....
Indonesian Ministry of Manpower Addresses Protection of ASEAN Migrant Workers at Bali ConferenceIndonesia ExpatDecember 5, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 5, 20230 The Indonesian Ministry of Manpower took centre stage at the 12th ASEAN Labor Inspection Conference held in Nusa Dua, Bali,...
Golden City Developer in Alleged Fraud Opens UpIndonesia ExpatDecember 4, 2023December 30, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 4, 2023December 30, 20240 Owner and Director of Bumi Kristal Sumbawa, Yansen Barry, feels criminalised by an American citizen’s (Christopher Stephen Smith) report to...
Children with Dual Citizenship Can Apply for Indonesian Citizenship Until 31st May 2024Indonesia ExpatDecember 1, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 1, 20230 Children with dual citizenship who wish to regain Indonesian citizenship still have the opportunity to apply for naturalisation until 31st...
Indonesia Removes Cameroon from Calling Visa ListIndonesia ExpatNovember 30, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 30, 20230 The Ministry of Law and Human Rights has officially removed Cameroon from Indonesia’s list of countries requiring a calling visa....
Indonesia’s Tourism Sector Shows Positive Outlook for 2024Indonesia ExpatNovember 29, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 29, 20230 The tourism and creative economy sectors in Indonesia experienced a significant decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, with foreign tourist numbers...
House Purchase Under Rp2 Billion Now Tax-FreeIndonesia ExpatNovember 28, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 28, 20230 A new regulation concerning the Government Borne Value Added Tax (VAT DTP) for the purchase of a new house under...
Ambitious Plans Unveiled for Bali Railway NetworkIndonesia ExpatNovember 27, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 27, 20230 In a series of proposals spanning over a decade, plans for a comprehensive Bali railway network have been unveiled. The...
Can Foreigners Sue for Copyright against Indonesians?Indonesia ExpatNovember 24, 2023November 24, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 24, 2023November 24, 20230 As the digital world connects every user closer and up to date, there is a possibility of a foreigner becoming...
The Easiness of Foreign Property Ownership Shows Positive ImpactIndonesia ExpatNovember 24, 2023November 24, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 24, 2023November 24, 20230 The government’s decision to simplify property ownership for foreign nationals has significantly impacted property searches in Bali. In terms of...
Two Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidate Pairs Aim to Tighten Foreign Workers’ AccessIndonesia ExpatNovember 22, 2023November 22, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 22, 2023November 22, 20230 The 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, 20230 Recently, 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, 20230 Central 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, 20230 Indonesian 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, 20230 An 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, 20230 Thanks 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, 20230 The 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, 20230 Following 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, 20230 The 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, 20230 ECA International’s latest Salary Trends Report has brought exciting news for Indonesia, indicating that the nation is set to take...