Application Period for Residence Permits ExtendedIndonesia ExpatAugust 21, 2020August 21, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatAugust 21, 2020August 21, 202002101 The Ministry of Law and Human Rights has once again adjusted conditions for foreigners in Indonesia due to the COVID-19...
The Investor KITAS in Indonesia: Everything You Need to Know!Gary JoyMarch 11, 2020January 24, 2021 by Gary JoyMarch 11, 2020January 24, 202108901 One of the most off-putting things about obtaining a visa in Indonesia is the cost of the work permit –...
Transportation Ministry Creates Special Immigration Lane for Foreigners from Coronavirus EpicentresIndonesia ExpatMarch 5, 2020March 5, 2020 by Indonesia ExpatMarch 5, 2020March 5, 202002053 The Ministry of Transportation, Kemenhub, has stated that there will be a special lane to be used by foreign...
Reset, Recharge, Revive With a Moment’s BreakErin CookOctober 9, 2017 by Erin CookOctober 9, 20170472 Whether you’re living in an expat hub in South Jakarta, or among the beautiful forests of Ubud in Bali it’s...
Finding Your Dream Home in Jakarta With the Help of an Expat SpecialistErin CookSeptember 27, 2017 by Erin CookSeptember 27, 201701695 Home sweet home is hard to find in Jakarta. House hunting expats know all about the complicated processes, beginning with...
How to Make Sure Goods Don’t Get Stuck in Indonesian CustomsAngga WahyudiSeptember 12, 2017 by Angga WahyudiSeptember 12, 201706326 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 TreatmentsErin CookSeptember 12, 2017 by Erin CookSeptember 12, 20170725 Taking care yourself as an expat can be difficult. Long hours working hard and even longer hours spent in traffic...
Maintaining Your Mental Health As An ExpatriateKirstienne Ishia Marie ToledoAugust 18, 2017 by Kirstienne Ishia Marie ToledoAugust 18, 20170571 Whenever you pack your bags, relocate and settle in a foreign country, starting anew in a place that’s unfamiliar can...
An Investor’s Guide: How to Acquire a Local CompanyNadya Joy Gozon AdorMarch 14, 2017 by Nadya Joy Gozon AdorMarch 14, 201705057 Indonesia is a country with great economic potential, one that has been under the probing eyes of the global community....
What Expats Needs to Know About Insurance in IndonesiaNadya Joy Gozon AdorFebruary 13, 2017August 1, 2017 by Nadya Joy Gozon AdorFebruary 13, 2017August 1, 201703669 For expats accustomed to the extensive insurance coverage they had back in their countries of origin, finding the right insurance...
What Kind of Salary Can a Foreigner Expect in Indonesia?Leighton CosseboomFebruary 13, 2017 by Leighton CosseboomFebruary 13, 2017014334 It’s a common question that many soon-to-be expats bound for the archipelago ask: “How much money can I expect to...
When You Say “I Do” to an IndonesianNadya Joy Gozon AdorJanuary 16, 2017February 6, 2017 by Nadya Joy Gozon AdorJanuary 16, 2017February 6, 201703160 While Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice presupposes that deciding whom to love (and eventually marry) is mostly just...
Tax Amnesty for Foreigners: Not Too Late to ParticipatePutranto AllianceNovember 30, 2016November 30, 2016 by Putranto AllianceNovember 30, 2016November 30, 20160690 Indonesia is changing. With tax amnesty, the Jokowi administration aims to bring Indonesia into a new era, shedding light on...
Immigration and The (Formalities) Agent, Living Apart TogetherPermit HouseNovember 28, 2016November 30, 2016 by Permit HouseNovember 28, 2016November 30, 201601338 A clean government, Immigration kicks off It is official law and immediately implemented in the daily practice of immigration offices,...
Breaking: Expats Can No Longer Rely Solely on Agents to Get PermitsPermit HouseNovember 15, 2016November 15, 2016 by Permit HouseNovember 15, 2016November 15, 201601263 Indonesia announced immigration formality agents are no longer allowed to submit applications for visas and stay permits without having the...
RETIREMENT (Getting Old) IN INDONESIA, NOT THAT DIFFICULTPermit HouseOctober 20, 2016 by Permit HouseOctober 20, 201601536 If there is a subject that is much discussed among elderly staying in Indonesia or who want to, it is...
Employment of Foreigners in IndonesiaIndonesia ExpatOctober 19, 2016October 20, 2016 by Indonesia ExpatOctober 19, 2016October 20, 201652 15065 Indonesia is becoming well known as one of the largest emerging markets in the world with increasingly attractive options for...
The PMA Company and the Negative List in IndonesiaPermit HouseJune 29, 2016June 29, 2016 by Permit HouseJune 29, 2016June 29, 201601890 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?Graham GarvenJune 15, 2016 by Graham GarvenJune 15, 20160705 “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death … and taxes” So said Benjamin Franklin a few...
Immigration Targets Expats AgainPermit HouseJune 9, 2016June 14, 2016 by Permit HouseJune 9, 2016June 14, 201611452 “Carry original documents with you.” At 3am on the Sunday morning of June 5, the South Jakarta Immigration Office held...
Car Theft HoaxesKenneth YeungMay 20, 2014August 8, 2017 by Kenneth YeungMay 20, 2014August 8, 201701071 “There’s a new method of car theft,” a colleague breathlessly told me last week. “Thieves throw an egg at your...