The New Work and Stay Permit Procedure for Expatriates: An Update on the ImplementationIndonesia ExpatFebruary 27, 2019November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 27, 2019November 10, 202105430In March 2018, the president issued Presidential Regulation 20/2018 concerning the use of foreign workers, which marked the start of...
How to Get a Business Visa in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatFebruary 27, 2019September 18, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 27, 2019September 18, 2021015498Foreign entrepreneurs in Indonesia can apply for a business visa. What are the precise activities you can engage in? With...
When a Work Permit Is Not Needed: Know the Latest Employment RegulationIndonesia ExpatNovember 21, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 21, 2018November 10, 202103291The implementation of the latest Presidential Regulation (No. 20/2018) concerning Foreign Workers introduced several simplifications to boost the ease of...
An Overview of the Types of Sponsored Work and Stay Permits in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatNovember 7, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatNovember 7, 2018November 10, 202104745Foreigners who wish to work and stay in Indonesia can choose from various types of work and stay permits, depending...
Chores and ChildrenIndonesia ExpatOctober 22, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 22, 2018November 10, 202102433Expat children and household help usually go hand-in-hand when you’re living in Indonesia. It’s always been advantageous for us to...
Why You Need to Apply for an Exit Permit Only/EPO in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatOctober 22, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 22, 2018November 10, 202105293If you are a foreigner holding a temporary stay permit (KITAS) in Indonesia, keep in mind that you must apply...
An American Abroad: Tips for Saving Money and Avoiding Unnecessary Fees on your Indonesian TripIndonesia ExpatOctober 10, 2018December 21, 2023 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 10, 2018December 21, 202302454Whether visiting the temples and mountains of Java, exploring the sprawling melting pot of Jakarta, or finding tranquility on the...
The Expatriate Mothers? NetworkIndonesia ExpatOctober 10, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 10, 2018November 10, 202103433I never thought that moving abroad would result in gaining more friends than I had before I left. I thought...
Which Visa for Business Travels?Indonesia ExpatAugust 15, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 15, 2018November 10, 202102014Foreigners travelling to Indonesia for business meetings or for attending seminars or training or other business (non-working) activities have a...
Hiring a Nanny in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatAugust 14, 2018June 6, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 14, 2018June 6, 202203896One of the advantages of living in Indonesia is being able to hire a nanny for your children. Expats, however,...
The New Application Procedure for Expatriate Work Permit and Stay Permits ExplainedIndonesia ExpatAugust 1, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 1, 2018November 10, 202102599Since the issuance of Presidential Regulation 20/2018 concerning the use of foreign workers (PR 20/2018) in March this year, there...
All You Need to Know About the New Income Tax Rate in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatJuly 18, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 18, 2018November 10, 202102538Indonesia has a very favourable income tax system for small businesses. Right now it will become even more attractive. This...
Can a Foreigner Buy Property in Indonesia?Indonesia ExpatJuly 18, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 18, 2018November 10, 2021031869“Foreign ownership of houses or apartments falls under the Right of Use category, locally known as Hak Pakai, which is...
Knowing the Advantages of Perpres No. 20 of 2018 on Hiring ExpatriatesIndonesia ExpatJuly 2, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 2, 2018November 10, 202101786“The Presidential Regulation No. 20/2018, in general, has provided some advantages for the Employer in Indonesia who wants in hiring...
Foreigners Relocating to BaliIndonesia ExpatJune 6, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJune 6, 2018November 10, 202104748It’s easy to visit Bali as a tourist because most nationalities don’t need a visa to stay on the island...
US Brokerage Firms Closing Accounts for American ExpatsIndonesia ExpatMay 28, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMay 28, 2018November 10, 202102014Many American citizens living abroad have recently been contacted by their US brokerage firms to inform them that their accounts...
An Update of KITAP (Permanent Stay Permit) In IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatMay 9, 2018June 1, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatMay 9, 2018June 1, 2022012302Procedural differences between obtaining a KITAP for investors, expatriates working as director or commissioner, and spouses of mixed marriages in...
Protecting Your Children Against Illnesses in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatApril 25, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatApril 25, 2018November 10, 202101995I went through a stage where my children were constantly sick and down with some kind of bug. Initially I...
A Guide to Emergency Planning for Expat FamiliesIndonesia ExpatMarch 14, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 14, 2018November 10, 202101850As an expat parent living in Indonesia, I need to be prepared for the unexpected and take sensible steps to...
Explaining Indonesian Retirement VisasIndonesia ExpatFebruary 13, 2018March 10, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 13, 2018March 10, 202409421The Indonesian retirement visa allows you to live in the country permanently and exit and enter whenever and as often...
A Quick Guide to Government Mandated SIM Card RegistrationSania RasyidNovember 1, 2017November 1, 2017 by Sania RasyidNovember 1, 2017November 1, 201708073As previously reported, the Communications and Information Ministry has issued a regulation which requires all prepaid SIM card users to...