How Backstreet Bali Money Changers CheatIndonesia ExpatAugust 24, 2016July 19, 2022 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 24, 2016July 19, 202202557Unseasoned visitors to Bali, relieved they’ve safely negotiated Ngurah Rai’s fickle Customs and Immigration, suddenly get hit by the cacophony...
Writing the Indonesian ExperienceRosie MilneJuly 26, 2016July 27, 2016 by Rosie MilneJuly 26, 2016July 27, 201601892When I first arrived in the early ‘90s, it was close to impossible to find any English language books about...
The PMA Company and the Negative List in IndonesiaThe Permit HouseJune 29, 2016June 29, 2016 by The Permit HouseJune 29, 2016June 29, 201602979This article is the result of numerous questions from expats regarding the setup of a company and the function of...
The Death of Tax Evasion?Shoeb KagdaJune 15, 2016 by Shoeb KagdaJune 15, 201601013“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death … and taxes” So said Benjamin Franklin a few...
Immigration Targets Expats AgainThe Permit HouseJune 9, 2016June 14, 2016 by The Permit HouseJune 9, 2016June 14, 201611922“Carry original documents with you.” At 3am on the Sunday morning of June 5, the South Jakarta Immigration Office held...
Life Back ThenMaarja PehmeMay 31, 2016June 4, 2020 by Maarja PehmeMay 31, 2016June 4, 202001959Author of Olivia & Sophie, Rosie Milne, explores what expat life was like 200 years ago. My novel Olivia &...
Violations on Stay Permits or Visas!The Permit HouseApril 20, 2016April 23, 2016 by The Permit HouseApril 20, 2016April 23, 201605449It just happens, violating the rules of your stay permit (KITAS) or your visa. Sometimes totally absent-mindedly. What happens if...
Property: Nightmare or Sound Investment?AndrzejApril 5, 2016April 5, 2016 by AndrzejApril 5, 2016April 5, 201601694Will Rogers (the actor, writer and real-life cowboy) said it best: “Don’t wait to buy land. Buy land and wait.”...
Hammer to Fall: Property OwnershipSimonMarch 21, 2016March 22, 2016 by SimonMarch 21, 2016March 22, 201601027It’s time to bring out the legal eagles for a look at expatriate matters What with various cable TV channels...
The Phenomenon of the KITAPThe Permit HouseMarch 21, 2016January 12, 2020 by The Permit HouseMarch 21, 2016January 12, 202012 8362 The KITAP: A blessing in disguise and the final gateway to Indonesia There is much to say and much being...
Bali’s Co-working SpacesOliviana HandayaniMarch 7, 2016January 30, 2021 by Oliviana HandayaniMarch 7, 2016January 30, 202112354Those ready to abandon their uninspiring home or hotel desks for greener pastures will be happy to know that Bali...
Safe as Houses: Owning Property in Indonesia?Andy BarskiMarch 2, 2016July 1, 2023 by Andy BarskiMarch 2, 2016July 1, 20235 1792Expat bars in Bali are treasure troves of secret knowledge and hidden wisdom. It’s where the mysterious oracles live. If...
Indulge in Festive Cheer This Holiday SeasonIndonesia ExpatDecember 15, 2015December 16, 2015 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 15, 2015December 16, 201501082The holidays are a time for joy and sharing with your loved ones. We have taken the liberty of compiling...
The Visa Confusion UnravelledThe Permit HouseDecember 2, 2015December 3, 2015 by The Permit HouseDecember 2, 2015December 3, 201509188Having visa nightmares, running the risk to be deported? No need… The visa is the most misunderstood document issued by...
Manpower Expresses Regrets; Extends Expats a Warm WelcomeThe Permit HouseNovember 4, 2015February 5, 2016 by The Permit HouseNovember 4, 2015February 5, 201602342The Indonesian Ministry of Manpower recently caused panic and demoralization among companies hiring expats. All of this was following the...
Heads Up, Tourist Extortion in Bali Still Business as UsualMelati KartiniSeptember 21, 2015October 26, 2015 by Melati KartiniSeptember 21, 2015October 26, 201501956The island’s image as an attractive holiday destination may be marred by a tradition of local authorities taking cash off...
The Immigration InquisitionKenneth YeungJuly 10, 2015August 4, 2017 by Kenneth YeungJuly 10, 2015August 4, 201714 1824Carrying a photocopy of your passport, KITAS or KITAP in Indonesia may no longer be good enough if you don’t...
A Tribute to Alan NyeDavid KincaidJune 3, 2015August 4, 2017 by David KincaidJune 3, 2015August 4, 20172 2152Alan Nye passed away on 16 May 2015, a day after his 67th birthday. He was born in the United...
Saving Energy at Home: the Revolution in Green ConsumptionQraved TeamMay 4, 2015August 8, 2017 by Qraved TeamMay 4, 2015August 8, 20170666Energy conservation is an acute necessity on the beautiful but vulnerable island of Bali. You can also save millions of...
Protect Your Home: Security for Bali ResidentsQraved TeamApril 6, 2015August 8, 2017 by Qraved TeamApril 6, 2015August 8, 201712233With the alarming rash of home robberies and even killings during home invasions over the past year, it has become...
What do you pack?Qraved TeamJanuary 26, 2015August 8, 2017 by Qraved TeamJanuary 26, 2015August 8, 20170714Roberto Di Marco was born and grew up in Rome, Italy. He attended a liceo in Rome, earning degrees in philosophy, psychology,...