Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Law and Human Rights Establish Cooperation to Handle ForeignersIndonesia ExpatSeptember 30, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 30, 2020July 9, 20210 The Directorate General of Protocol and Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has signed a cooperation agreement with...
In Heaven, But Missing Home: 3 Coping Tips for ExpatsIndonesia ExpatSeptember 29, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 29, 2020July 9, 20210 You’re living far from home and sometimes you get homesick and experience a deep longing for familiar things. But, you...
AMERICANS ABROAD – CAST YOUR VOTE FOR THE NOVEMBER ELECTIONIndonesia ExpatSeptember 24, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 24, 2020July 9, 20210 Americans In Indonesia is a volunteer group of US expats based on Bali. We have been assisting voters abroad since 2002....
Family Unification Visa Available for Mixed Marriage CouplesIndonesia ExpatSeptember 18, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 18, 2020July 9, 20210 The Indonesian government, through the Directorate General of Immigration, has announced that it has opened an offshore visa service for...
Influencers and public policyDonny SyofyanSeptember 15, 2020July 9, 2021 by Donny SyofyanSeptember 15, 2020July 9, 20210 -The writer is a lecturer of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences at Andalas University- The government’s use of social media...
Why We Need Reformation of Plastic Waste Management in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatSeptember 15, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 15, 2020July 9, 20210 A new study by Unilever and Sustainable Waste Indonesia revealed that only 11.83 percent of plastic waste in the urban area of...
Providing Meals to the Balinese CommunityIndonesia ExpatSeptember 9, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 9, 2020July 9, 20210 With the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic still prevalent, many people in Bali are without jobs and don’t have food...
135 Foreigners in Bulelang, Bali Obtained e-KTPIndonesia ExpatSeptember 3, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 3, 2020July 9, 20210 The Civil Population and Recording Service (Disdukcapil) in Buleleng Regency has recorded that at least 135 foreign nationals possess an...
What Does It Mean to be a Good Tourist in Indonesia?Indonesia ExpatSeptember 2, 2020November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 2, 2020November 10, 20210 There’s no doubt that travelling allows us to expand our horizons and learn from different cultures. It brings us closer...
Procedures for Passengers Abroad Entering IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatSeptember 2, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 2, 2020July 9, 20210 The procedure to enter Indonesia from abroad isn’t easy at the moment. Indonesia requires all travellers to complete a series...
Foreign Direct Investment and Indonesia’s OpportunitySeven Stones IndonesiaSeptember 2, 2020November 30, 2021 by Seven Stones IndonesiaSeptember 2, 2020November 30, 20210 Old ways won’t open new doors. It’s an adage that goes back donkey’s years. So far back, in fact, even...
The Importance of Using a Visa Agent in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatSeptember 2, 2020November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 2, 2020November 10, 20210 Throughout the pandemic, visa processing has been an absolute nightmare for expatriates applying for visas in Indonesia. Immigration offices have...
Bali’s Sustainable TourismStephanie BrookesSeptember 2, 2020July 9, 2021 by Stephanie BrookesSeptember 2, 2020July 9, 20210 Bali opened to domestic tourism on July 31. Supporting sustainable tourism is a way to give back to local communities...
House Of Belasun, The Most Relaxing Getaway In Pelabuhan RatuIndonesia ExpatSeptember 2, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatSeptember 2, 2020July 9, 20210 Pelabuhan Ratu is a lovely holiday resort of breathtaking beauty with hills, mountains and very wide sandy beaches everywhere around,...
Application Period for Residence Permits ExtendedIndonesia ExpatAugust 21, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 21, 2020July 9, 20210 The Ministry of Law and Human Rights has once again adjusted conditions for foreigners in Indonesia due to the COVID-19...
Immigration Update: New Deadline Dates for Stay Permits amidst New NormalIndonesia ExpatAugust 7, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 7, 2020July 9, 20210 The Directorate General of Immigration has once again published new updates concerning visa and stay permit amid the new normal...
Beware – Different Strokes for Different FolksIndonesia ExpatAugust 5, 2020December 15, 2024 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 5, 2020December 15, 20240 Two crimes: One involving the death of a policeman, the other a failed attempt at drug smuggling. One criminal gets...
A Sense of Belonging for Cross-Cultural KidsIndonesia ExpatAugust 5, 2020November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 5, 2020November 10, 20210 “Sometimes, my children complain about how a mixed marriage child, who seems to be living a lovely life to a...
A College Degree May Not be the Key to Your Dream Profession After AllIndonesia ExpatAugust 5, 2020November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 5, 2020November 10, 20210 For some professions like those in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths), college is a requirement. But for other professions,...
Online Learning from a Student’ PerspectiveIndonesia ExpatAugust 5, 2020November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 5, 2020November 10, 20210 COVID-19 has clearly changed everyone’s lives drastically. From wearing face masks, following social distancing protocols, and washing our hands obsessively...
Getting Divorced in Indonesia as a Foreign or Mixed Marriage CoupleIndonesia ExpatAugust 5, 2020July 9, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 5, 2020July 9, 20210 Everyone aspires to spend the rest of their lives with their best friend and lover in holy matrimony, no matter...