Permanent residency in Indonesia is a goal that many expats want to achieve. A permanent resident permit does come with a lot of benefits whether you want to live in Bali forever or spend significant time on the archipelago without the hassles of visit visas. Here are the steps you need to follow if you…
Starting a business in Indonesia as a foreigner can be intimidating. Some sectors are restricted from foreign ownership, others require specific licences and the overall visa situation for foreigners owning a company in Indonesia takes some time to get used to. Here is a guide of all the things you should know and might have…
Visa sponsors are as important as they are misunderstood when it comes to finding how to stay in Bali or in Indonesia in general. In this article, we’ll clarify the purpose of a sponsor for your visa in Indonesia, where to find them and who can sponsor which visa. What is a visa sponsor? In…
Buying a property in Bali is a dream for a lot of foreigners. Tropical climate, friendly locals, lush vegetation, green paddies… who wouldn’t want to own a villa or an apartment in such a paradise? But being a foreigner and wanting to own a property in Indonesia aren’t two things that are easily compatible. So…
Bali and the rest of Indonesia attract a lot of digital nomads, entrepreneurs and people staying in the country for longer terms. To an outsider, it may even seem that Bali could be some sort of tax-haven. But is it? Here is what you should know if you are interested in living in Bali without…
Using nominees for a company is still a thing in Indonesia for a variety of reasons. While it’s not always the worst idea, it also comes with a risk that many newcomers in Indonesia are rarely aware of. Here is everything you should know about nominees agreements for companies in Indonesia and how to limit…
A KITAS visa, or its cousin the KITAP, is a term that you probably heard often if you’ve been interested in moving to Indonesia. Here is what a KITAS is, what it allows you to do and whether or not it’s a visa that you should consider. What is a KITAS visa in Indonesia? The…