Make Yourself at Home: Top Tips for Homesick Expats in Indonesia
Whether you’ve been living in Indonesia for five years or five months, it’s likely you’ve had a bout of the...
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Housequake
When I first moved to Indonesia, more years ago now than I care to remember, finding a pad to live...
Mudik is Banned Unless You Meet These Conditions
The COVID-19 Handling Task Force has officially banned Eid Al-Fitr’ 2021 homecoming, known locally as mudik, as stated in circular...
Reducing the Stress with Your Property Investments
“It’s not stress that kills us, it’s our reaction to it.” This was the conclusion Hans Selye, a Hungarian-Canadian scientist,...
Are You Looking for a New Home in Jakarta? Let Esti McMillan Help You Find the Perfect Place
Let’s face it: Jakarta is not exactly the easiest city to live in. The COVID-19 pandemic covered up two of...
Do I need a visa to travel internationally?
When travelling abroad, one of the most important considerations is whether or not you need a visa. These entry permits...
Latest Domestic Travel Conditions Starts 1st April
The government has updated the conditions for domestic travel during the COVID-19 pandemic by air, land, and sea. Coordinator of...
Visa Update: Immigration Released Specific Visa of Entry
The Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration has announced new rules for visas and stay permits during the “New Habit Adaptation...
Government Bans Eid al-Fitr 2021 Homecoming
The Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Muhadjir Effendy, has announced that Eid al-Fitr 2021 homecoming will now be...
Dozens of Foreigners Vaccinated in Sanur, Bali
As many as 30 foreigners received the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Sanur, Bali on Thursday 25th March. “These foreigners have...
International Travel Still Limited, New COVID-19 Variants Fears
The Indonesian government is still limiting the entry of foreigners in order to anticipate and prevent the arrival of new...
Visa Changes, Here’s What the Indonesian Government Issued
To draw in more investments into Indonesia, the government issued a new law on 2nd February 2021, known as government...
Why You Should Use A Service Like Paysend To Transfer Money Between Countries
When I became an expat, there was a lot I didn’t know. This was especially true in terms of finances....
Foreign Workers Eligible for Mutual Cooperation Vaccine Program
The COVID-19 Handling Task Force has said that foreign nationals who work in Indonesia can take part in the mutual...
My 36-Day Horror Experience at Immigration Detention Centre Denpasar
An elderly detainee who underwent 36 days at the Immigration Detention Centre Denpasar has revealed her story about getting scammed...
Some Foreigners Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines Soon
The Ministry of Health said foreigners who are in Indonesia on government or NGO assignment can get the COVID-19 vaccine....
Government Cuts 2021 Joint Leave to Two Days
The Indonesian government has decided to cut joint leave in 2021 from seven days to two days, including the additional...
Five-Year Visas for Foreign Tourists Being Discussed
Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno has discussed plans to introduce a long-term visa which would be valid up...
Can I Come in Yet? What We Know About Entry to Indonesia
Back on 1st January 2021, Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi announced that all international flights scheduled to arrive in Indonesia on...
Domestic Travel Rules in Micro PPKM
The implementation of micro enforcement of restrictions on community activities, or Micro PPKM, includes policies regarding domestic travel arrangements on...
International Travel Ban Extended to 22nd February
The Indonesian government will continue to close all entrances for foreign nationals who intend to enter Indonesia from 9-22 February...