Indonesia Introduces Online Residence Permit Extension for Foreign VisitorsIndonesia ExpatJanuary 2, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatJanuary 2, 202401342Foreign nationals visiting Indonesia can now apply for an extension of residence permits online. Silmy Karim, the Director-General of Immigration,...
Indonesia Invites Global Tourists to Witness 2024 ElectionsIndonesia ExpatDecember 29, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 29, 20230218Embracing the upcoming 2024 elections, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy aims to leverage this democratic milestone to entice...
Full Implementation of NIK as Taxpayer Postponed to 1st July 2024Indonesia ExpatDecember 28, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 28, 20230615The full implementation of the National Identification Number (NIK) for future tax payment was originally planned for 1st January 2024...
26 Road Sections in Jakarta Will Be Closed on New Year’s EveIndonesia ExpatDecember 27, 2023January 27, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 27, 2023January 27, 20240298On New Year’s Eve 2024, the DKI Jakarta Transportation Department will once again implement traffic engineering at 26 locations from...
Hidden Camera Scandal Within Bali’s NightlifeIndonesia ExpatDecember 22, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 22, 202301239Two popular nightlife venues in Bali have become embroiled in a hidden camera scandal, as reported by Australian media outlets....
Indonesian Immigration Issues Five-Year Multiple Entry Visa PolicyIndonesia ExpatDecember 21, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 21, 202301559The Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Law and Human Rights, has introduced a multiple entry visa policy (visa for...
Trade Expo Transaction Value Reaches Rp473 TrillionIndonesia ExpatDecember 20, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 20, 20230145The Ministry of Trade has hosted the 38th Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) this year, recording a transaction value of US$30.5...
Foreign Tourists Apprehended at Bali Airport for Alleged Assault at Nail Art SalonIndonesia ExpatDecember 19, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 19, 202303506On Saturday, 16th December 2023, at 5:30 PM, the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office succeeded in apprehending two suspicious female foreigners...
2024 National Holiday and Collective LeaveIndonesia ExpatDecember 19, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 19, 20230690The government has declared national holidays and collective leave in 2024, comprising 27 dates, including 17 national holidays and 10...
Bali’s Famous Attractions Set for Ticket Prices Increase in 2024Indonesia ExpatDecember 15, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 15, 20230297A number of popular tourist attractions in Bali are set to experience an increase in entrance ticket prices from next...
Indonesia and South Korea Developing Electric Buses for Bali Public TransportationIndonesia ExpatDecember 14, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 14, 20230211The governments of Indonesia and South Korea have agreed on bilateral cooperation to develop an electric vehicle ecosystem for public...
E-VOA Outreach and Autogate Implementation at Ngurah Rai International AirportIndonesia ExpatDecember 13, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 13, 20230461Ngurah Rai Immigration Office conducted outreach on the use of Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VOA) and prepared for the implementation...
Masks, Screening, Vaccines and More to Be Reinforced in Jakarta and Bali EntrancesIndonesia ExpatDecember 12, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 12, 20230887Soekarno-Hatta and I Gusti Ngurah Rai airports plan to reinforce COVID-19 health protocols to curb the transmission of the virus...
Anticipated Changes Ahead as Jakarta’s Vehicle Parking Fees Set to RiseIndonesia ExpatDecember 11, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 11, 20230307The ratification of Nusantara as the new National Capital (IKN) has altered Jakarta’s status. The government has also formulated the...
Indonesia Considers Visa Waiver for 20 Countries, Including US, China, India, and MoreIndonesia ExpatDecember 8, 2023December 9, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 8, 2023December 9, 202301224On Thursday, the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno revealed that Indonesia is considering the possibility of providing...
Etihad Airways Unveils Non-Stop Flights to BaliIndonesia ExpatDecember 8, 2023December 8, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 8, 2023December 8, 20230463Etihad Airways is set to make waves in the travel world by introducing non-stop flights to the captivating island of...
Redefining Christmas Magic with Artisan Puppets Christmas Tree at InterContinental Bali ResortIndonesia ExpatDecember 8, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 8, 20230140InterContinental Bali Resort ushered in the holiday season with a remarkable departure from tradition, introducing the extraordinary “Kayon” Christmas tree....
Simplified Indonesian Golden Visa Applications by Bank Mandiri Online ServicesIndonesia ExpatDecember 7, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 7, 20230456Foreign 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, 20230241Residents 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, 20230173The 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, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 4, 20230693Owner and Director of Bumi Kristal Sumbawa, Yansen Barry, feels criminalised by an American citizen’s (Christopher Stephen Smith) report to...