The Current Visa Situation for Foreigners in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatMay 20, 2020May 20, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatMay 20, 2020May 20, 202006849Unprecedented times are upon us and it is by no means an exaggeration to admit, the COVID-19 pandemic will forevermore...
Video of Bali Villa Party Emerges, Tourist WarnedIndonesia ExpatApril 13, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatApril 13, 2020012527A video that showed some tourists in Bali who held a party at a villa, despite restrictions on mass gatherings,...
Foreign Visitors Insist on Surfing in BaliIndonesia ExpatApril 13, 2020April 13, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatApril 13, 2020April 13, 202006821The Government of Klungkung Regency in Bali has temporarily shut down the tourist attractions in the area to prevent the...
Foreigners Arrested in Bali During Drug SweepIndonesia ExpatDecember 13, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 13, 201802374Five foreigners have been arrested for drug trafficking after being caught in Bali, authorities said Thursday, December 13. Two of...
Can a Foreigner Buy Property in Indonesia?Indonesia ExpatJuly 18, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatJuly 18, 2018November 10, 2021031871“Foreign ownership of houses or apartments falls under the Right of Use category, locally known as Hak Pakai, which is...
Foreigners Detained For Fraud, Visa ViolationsIndonesia ExpatMarch 17, 2018November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 17, 2018November 10, 202101705Soekarno Hatta International Aiport immigration officials detained several foreigners this week suspected of breaking the law during their stay in...
Philippines Government Wants its Overseas Workers to “Bring Home a Friend”Indonesia ExpatFebruary 1, 2018February 1, 2018 by Indonesia ExpatFebruary 1, 2018February 1, 201801504Filipinos working overseas are being encouraged to help boost the number of foreigners visiting the Philippines. The “Bring Home a...
Common Myths About Doing Business in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatDecember 5, 2017November 10, 2021 by Indonesia ExpatDecember 5, 2017November 10, 202102686Indonesia is a land of great potential. Rich in culture and resources, the world’s largest archipelago offers a wide array...
Two Foreigners in Bali Deported for Moonlighting as Dive InstructorsSania RasyidAugust 31, 2017 by Sania RasyidAugust 31, 201701355Two foreigners have been deported by the Singaraja immigration in North Bali for performing a job that is not in...
Postnup Agreements are now legalRobin DrekeAugust 14, 2017August 14, 2017 by Robin DrekeAugust 14, 2017August 14, 201701894An Indonesian, who is married to a foreign citizen, is allowed to own Indonesian property (Hak Milik or Hak Guna...
The Mystery of Indonesia’s KITAP Explained (INFOGRAPHIC)Caroline WinataApril 26, 2017April 26, 2017 by Caroline WinataApril 26, 2017April 26, 201703088The KITAP can open many doors for expats in Indonesia. Here's an interesting graphic to help on your quest for...
What Kind of Salary Can a Foreigner Expect in Indonesia?Leighton CosseboomFebruary 13, 2017 by Leighton CosseboomFebruary 13, 2017019650It’s a common question that many soon-to-be expats bound for the archipelago ask: “How much money can I expect to...
What Foreigners Need to Know About Background Checks in IndonesiaNadya Joy AdorFebruary 13, 2017 by Nadya Joy AdorFebruary 13, 201703718If you’re an expat in Indonesia running a startup, a mid-sized organization or a Fortune 500 corporation, it’s critical to...
Minister Pandjaitan Defends Jokowi’ Aim to Have ‘Bules’ Running State-Owned EnterprisesNadya Joy AdorJanuary 14, 2017March 4, 2024 by Nadya Joy AdorJanuary 14, 2017March 4, 202401008Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs Luhut Pandjaitan expressed his agreement with President Jokowi pushing to have foreigners taking charge of...
Nominee Scheme Dangerous Form of Land Ownership For ForeignersMilafel DacanayDecember 31, 2016April 6, 2022 by Milafel DacanayDecember 31, 2016April 6, 202201447Despite the goal of Indonesia to increase its foreign direct investments and its massive growth in tourism, foreigners in the...
Indonesian Government to Deport Illegal Foreign WorkersIndonesia ExpatAugust 19, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 19, 20160912Indonesian Manpower Minister M. Hanif Dhakiri has warned that illegal foreign workers or foreign personnel who violate labour rules could...
Indonesia to Be More Vigilant with Foreign WorkersIndonesia ExpatMay 3, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatMay 3, 20160973Amid high unemployment in Indonesia, the country is preparing for an influx of foreign labourers due to the ASEAN Economic...
Making the Possible ImpossibleDaniel PopeMarch 10, 2015August 23, 2017 by Daniel PopeMarch 10, 2015August 23, 20171976Any foreigner who has dealt with a government department in Indonesia—whose offices maintained a 1960s atmosphere of clattering typewriters and...