Fully Vaccinated? No More COVID-19 Tests Upon Arrival
The government is abolishing the mandatory COVID-19 test for foreign travellers who have just arrived in Indonesia, either by air,...
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Life as an Expat in Central Java
Looking for an exotic yet peaceful place to live? Central Java might be the right place for you to live...
Quarantine-Free Arrival Rules Indonesia
The government has officially issued quarantine-free rules for overseas travellers arriving at all Indonesian airports. Even with the changes, travellers...
Visa on Arrival to be Available in Jakarta and Surabaya?
The government will implement a visa on arrival (VoA) for overseas travellers from a number of countries for arrivals to...
Foreign Residents Can Have an e-KTP in Indonesia
Foreign citizens with Indonesian residency have the right to have an e-KTP, the identity card usually needed to obtain public...
No COVID-19 Tests to Travel Domestically, Jabodetabek Reenters PPKM Level 2
The government has relaxed conditions for people who want to travel by removing the requirements for COVID-19 tests, both PCR...
Visa on Arrival is Back for 23 Countries
The Directorate General of Immigration of the Law and Human Rights Ministry has issued regulations for the opening of Visa...
New Visa Pricing Announced, More Details Expected in April
The Finance Ministry has released a list of new visa prices ahead of an eagerly anticipated announcement on a new...
Nyepi 2022: Cellular Data Services, ATMs and IPTV Turning Off
Cellular data services, ATMs, and Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) in Bali will be turned off during Nyepi Day in the...
Visas, Entry, and Immigration Residence Permit Guidelines February 2022
The mechanism of transferring residence permit status based on guidelines for granting visas, entry signs, and immigration residence permits during...
Government Plans VoA and Quarantine Removal for Bali
Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno and Bali Governor Wayan Koster have agreed to reinstate a visa on arrival...
Bali Offers Two Quarantine Systems – Bubble and Non-Bubble
Bali is offering two choices of quarantine systems at hotels for foreign travellers visiting the Island of the Gods, confirmed...
BPJS Health Card Required for Managing SIM, STNK and More
Anyone who wants to get a driver’s license (SIM), vehicle number certificate (STNK), perform Hajj or Umrah, and even buy...
Australia Welcomes International Tourists
The Australian government has reopened its international borders for visa holders who have been fully vaccinated including tourists, business people,...
Land Sales and Purchases Require BPJS Health Card 1st March
The transfer of registration of land rights or property rights to flats (rusun) for buying and selling transactions must be...
Singapore Plans to Remove Quarantine
The Singapore government plans to allow vaccinated tourists from all countries to enter without going through quarantine. The policy will...
From Tokyo to Jakarta: What is it like to move during the pandemic?
Relocating internationally can be both exciting and daunting. Typically, you’ll be leaving loved ones, family, and friends and the familiarities...
Mandalika MotoGP Bubble System Health Protocols
The bubble system health protocol for the 2022 MotoGP Activities in Mandalika during the COVID-19 pandemic has been defined by...
Why Do Expats Love Indonesia?
Indonesia is an expansive tropical archipelago with countless natural wonders, a rich history, strong culture, and affectionate people. Seeing pictures...
Foreign Tourists Allowed Visiting Other Regions?in Indonesia
Foreign tourists will be allowed to visit other regions in Indonesia once they enter through Bali and the Riau Islands,...
Valentine’s Day: Activities for a Single Expat
Being single as an expat in a foreign land can be a time of fun and joy. You have the...