Credit Cards Move to PIN Only Starting Today
Starting today, 1st July 2020, credit and debit card transactions in Indonesia will be required to use a six-digit PIN...
Info for Expats
Can My Foreign Spouse Enter Indonesia with an Expired Permit?
Many rules have been modified by the Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration during the COVID-19 pandemic. These modifications are rather...
How to Enter Indonesia Amidst Covid-19
Although I researched the new procedures and special requirements to enter Indonesia, I continued to be unsure on how it...
Moving to Jakarta: Tips From an Expat Family
Moving to Jakarta – Tips from an Expat Family We’re originally from France and Belgium. We moved to Jakarta over...
Visit or Stay Visa Updates in Indonesia Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
In light of restrictions being eased in Indonesia to recover from the COVID-19 crisis and adapt to the “new normal”,...
Less Drama With Your Housekeepers this Homecoming Season
Indonesia is home to the world’s largest Muslim population; approximately 87 percent of the people in the nation are Muslim,...
The Current Visa Situation for Foreigners in Indonesia
Unprecedented times are upon us and it is by no means an exaggeration to admit, the COVID-19 pandemic will forevermore...
Can An Immigration Agency Help Your Singapore PR Application Succeed?
Singapore is a fantastic city to live and becoming a Permanent Resident is highly sought after. Navigating the application process...
Immigration Released New Procedures for Expiring Permits
The Director-General of Immigration, Jhoni Ginting, has issued a new circular letter regarding the procedures of granting an entry permit...
International Flights Unaffected by Mudik Travel Bans
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, KEMLU, has issued a clarification to confirm that international flights aren’t affected by the recent...
Bali Island School – IB World School
Bali Island School (BIS) is an IB World School, fully authorised by the International Baccalaureate to deliver the primary years,...
How Early is too Early for School?
Parents are ultimately the decision-makers, and one of the most important decisions parents will make in their lifetime is; when...
Question: I think I’m coming down with something. How can I tell if I may have COVID-19?
In Indonesia, we are not sure how easily transmitted coronavirus, the virus that causes COVID-19, is. It’s best to assume...
Singapore Closes Borders
All temporary guests without residency in Singapore will not be permitted to enter or travel through the country starting from...
Additional 20 March 2020 Travel Measures
According to the circular letter of the Directorate General of Immigration within the Ministry of Law and Human Rights to...
Indonesia’s New Travel Measures As Per 20 March 2020
The Indonesian government has decided to instill new policies relating to people crossing from and to Indonesia, in regards to...
The Investor KITAS in Indonesia: Everything You Need to Know!
One of the most off-putting things about obtaining a visa in Indonesia is the cost of the work permit –...
Venturesome Visa Vacations
I recently had the pleasure of setting sail from Soekarno-Hatta international airport on that most familiar of missions; the Singapore...
A New Chapter: Indonesians Bridging Ties to the U.S.
Although Indonesian migration to the United States is lower than U.S. bound immigration from other parts of Asia, the Indonesian...
Charming Nest for Sale – Beware of Bad Eggs
My wife saw an online advert for a joglo. The traditional peak-top Javanese homes are rare in East Java, so...
A Fresh Guide to Starting a Business in Indonesia in 2020
To improve the investment climate, the government has recently implemented more business-friendly policies. It is now much easier and more...