Chores and Children
Expat children and household help usually go hand-in-hand when you’re living in Indonesia. It’s always been advantageous for us to...
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Why You Need to Apply for an Exit Permit Only/EPO in Indonesia
If 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 Trip
Whether visiting the temples and mountains of Java, exploring the sprawling melting pot of Jakarta, or finding tranquility on the...
The Expatriate Mothers? Network
I never thought that moving abroad would result in gaining more friends than I had before I left. I thought...
Which Visa for Business Travels?
Foreigners travelling to Indonesia for business meetings or for attending seminars or training or other business (non-working) activities have a...
Hiring a Nanny in Indonesia
One 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 Explained
Since 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 Indonesia
Indonesia 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?
“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 Expatriates
“The Presidential Regulation No. 20/2018, in general, has provided some advantages for the Employer in Indonesia who wants in hiring...
Foreigners Relocating to Bali
It’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 Expats
Many 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 Indonesia
Procedural 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 Indonesia
I 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 Families
As an expat parent living in Indonesia, I need to be prepared for the unexpected and take sensible steps to...
Explaining Indonesian Retirement Visas
The 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 Registration
As previously reported, the Communications and Information Ministry has issued a regulation which requires all prepaid SIM card users to...
How to Make Sure Goods Don?t Get Stuck in Indonesian Customs
Indonesian import regulations are often changing, so it is not uncommon foreign companies find products stuck in Indonesian customs. In...
An Expat’s Guide to Indonesia’s Traditional Treatments
Taking care yourself as an expat can be difficult. Long hours working hard and even longer hours spent in traffic...
Staying In Shape In Indonesia
As an expatriate, it can be tricky finding places to join that cater to your fitness routine or sport of...
Maintaining Your Mental Health As An Expatriate
Whenever you pack your bags, relocate and settle in a foreign country, starting anew in a place that’s unfamiliar can...