Top-Rated Family Holiday Support Services in Bali for School Holiday 2026
As Bali heads into peak school holiday season, more expatriate families and international travellers are opting for curated, end-to-end holiday...
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Business Immigration in Indonesia: The Globy Way
When Globy first heard the words “business immigration Indonesia”, he imagined endless queues, confusing stamps, and officials speaking in mysterious...
Top Premium Childcare Services in Bali 2026: Ranking the Best Options for Expat and High-End Families
As Bali continues to grow as a global destination for expatriates and high-net-worth families, demand for premium childcare services has...
Globy’s Guide to the Child’s Passport Dilemma
A Mixed Marriage Story About Law, Timing, and Not Panicking When a child is born into a mixed marriage in...
Structure is the New Luxury in Bali’s Property Market
For years, luxury in Bali was easy to define. Infinity pools. Polished concrete. Floor-to-ceiling glass. Sunset views over the Indian...
Interest in Becoming Indonesian Citizens Among Foreigners and Children of Mixed Marriages Is Increasing
The Indonesian Ministry of Law has received numerous citizenship applications from foreign nationals and children of mixed marriages seeking to...
Immigration Raises Alert as Middle East Airspace Closures Disrupt Flights
Immigration issues emergency stay permits and waives overstay fines as Middle East conflict disrupts Indonesia-bound flights. The Directorate General of...
Immigration Inspections in Indonesia – A Calm, Practical Guide for Companies Employing Foreigners
When Globy was halfway through his morning coffee, the receptionist leaned in and whispered the words every company with foreign...
No Permit, No Build: A Quiet Shift Expats in Bali Shouldn’t Ignore
For a long time, Bali has worked on trust, relationships and an unspoken understanding that things would somehow find their...
When January Chimes, It’s Time for Expats to Reflect on How to Live
For expats in Indonesia, the month of January should become less about reinvention and more about realignment. It is an...
Why Clarity Matters More Than Speed in Indonesia
Indonesia is often described as confusing. In practice, what most people struggle with is not the system itself, but the...
Global Citizenship of Indonesia: Applications Open, But Key Questions Remain
Indonesia has begun accepting applications for its new Global Citizenship of Indonesia (GCI) status, marking a concrete step forward in...
Indonesia 2026: National Holidays and Collective Leave
The Indonesian government has announced a total of 24 national holidays and collective leave days for 2026. The public holiday...
Valentina Maya Sari: The Quiet Power Behind Val The Consultant Group and Indonesia’s Domestic Human Capital Renaissance
A Life Rooted in Purpose Valentina Maya Sari, born in Surabaya on 15 February 1984, has always carried within her...
LAPOR MENAKER IS HERE: Why Every Expat Employer Must Act Now
A new era of transparency, accountability, and digital whistleblowing in Indonesia. PREPARED BY GLOBY—IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PERMIT HOUSE On...
Immigration Launches ‘Global Citizenship of Indonesia’ to Assist Dual Citizenship Issues
The Directorate General of Immigration of the Indonesian Ministry of Immigration and Corrections has officially launched Global Citizenship of Indonesia...
Beyond Service: Val the Consultant Group Elevates the Meaning of Care in Bali’s Hospitality
Introduction As the island continues to evolve as a global epicentre for lifestyle and hospitality excellence, Val the Consultant Group...
Living Green as an Expat in Indonesia
For an expat, ‘living green’ in Indonesia is about a series of compromises — small changes that add up. When...
Community Heroes: Grassroots Green Movements in Indonesia
In Indonesia, some of the most powerful green movements are happening at the grassroots level, driven by ordinary people with...
Mandatory Passenger Arrival Declaration via All Indonesia Application Effective 1st of October
Effective 1st of October 2025, every passenger arriving from overseas is required to complete the arrival declaration through the All...
The ‘Immigration Boss’ is Listening: How Accessible is Indonesia’s Director General of Immigration?
For many expats, dealing with Immigration Office in Indonesia feels like walking through a maze. You ask one office for...