Indonesia to Make Foreign-Owned Property Easier
On Thursday 23rd July, a cabinet minister declared that Indonesia is set to relax property rules for foreign buyers. Foreigners...
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Immigration Updates New Normal Stay Permits
On 13th July 2020, the Directorate General of Immigration, Jhoni Ginting, issued a circular letter to adjust arrangements of emergency...
PSBB Transition May Be Stopped
Governor of DKI Jakarta Anies Baswedan has signed the Governor Decree of DKI Jakarta Number 735 concerning the extension of...
SIKM Replaced with CLM for Jakarta Entry and Exit
The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is no longer operating the procedure that required a SIKM, or entry and exit permit...
Large-scale Social Restrictions Extended
The large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) that are currently in place in Indonesia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have been...
Sending Money Back Home During COVID-19 Outbreak
According to the special report by the World Bank, stay-at-home policies and shutdown of banks and other money transfer establishments...
7,000 Foreigners Still Staying in Bali Urged to renew Visa or Go Home
The Directorate General of Immigration has announced that the Indonesian government has updated its immigration policy for foreigners. The new...
Your Guide to Understanding Business Tax Obligations in Indonesia
Indonesia continues to be a huge attraction for entrepreneurs, business owners, and international companies due to its wealth of resources...
Foreigners Need a Letter of Introduction from the Investment Coordinating Board
Foreigners Need a Letter of Introduction to the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) in the New Normal Era The statement of...
Over 80 percent Expats Didn?t Go Home During Pandemic
Expat.com, together with April International, has conducted a survey regarding the response of expats to the COVID-10 pandemic. In the...
Tips for Expats coming to Shanghai
You might be planning on coming to Shanghai and only staying for a year to work then move on. Yet...
Anies: PSBB Transitional Period Extended
The Governor of DKI Jakarta, Anies Baswedan, has announced an extension to the large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) transitional period. The...
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...
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...