WORKING IN INDONESIA, why on Earth not!
A visit visa, a temporary work permit with a visit visa or a normal work permit with a stay permit,...
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How Backstreet Bali Money Changers Cheat
Unseasoned visitors to Bali, relieved they’ve safely negotiated Ngurah Rai’s fickle Customs and Immigration, suddenly get hit by the cacophony...
Writing the Indonesian Experience
When 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 Indonesia
This article is the result of numerous questions from expats regarding the setup of a company and the function of...
The Death of Tax Evasion?
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death … and taxes” So said Benjamin Franklin a few...
Immigration Targets Expats Again
“Carry original documents with you.” At 3am on the Sunday morning of June 5, the South Jakarta Immigration Office held...
Life Back Then
Author of Olivia & Sophie, Rosie Milne, explores what expat life was like 200 years ago. My novel Olivia &...
Violations on Stay Permits or Visas!
It 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?
Will 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 Ownership
It’s time to bring out the legal eagles for a look at expatriate matters What with various cable TV channels...
The Phenomenon of the KITAP
The KITAP: A blessing in disguise and the final gateway to Indonesia There is much to say and much being...
Bali’s Co-working Spaces
Those 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?
Expat 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 Season
The holidays are a time for joy and sharing with your loved ones. We have taken the liberty of compiling...
The Visa Confusion Unravelled
Having 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 Welcome
The 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 Usual
The island’s image as an attractive holiday destination may be marred by a tradition of local authorities taking cash off...
The Immigration Inquisition
Carrying a photocopy of your passport, KITAS or KITAP in Indonesia may no longer be good enough if you don’t...
A Tribute to Alan Nye
Alan 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 Consumption
Energy 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 Residents
With the alarming rash of home robberies and even killings during home invasions over the past year, it has become...