Service Visa (Dinas) Service Visas are given to foreign citizens bearing service passports, on assignment to Indonesia for diplomatic purposes. They are working in Indonesia under official government entities such as UN bodies, aid organizations, etc. Visa Dinas are directly … Continue reading →
This is a brief overview of the requirements, calculation and payment of personal income taxes in Indonesia. The Employer’s and Individual’s Role in Personal Income Tax Your employer is the body responsible for the calculation of any taxes that need … Continue reading →
VITAS – Temporary Stay Permit Visa (Visa Izin Tinggal Terbatas) VITAS – This is the sticker visa put in a foreigner’s passport in an Indonesian Embassy/Consular Office abroad which will give the person the right to an ITAS (which they … Continue reading →
The following documents are required by Indonesian Customs to clear shipments into Indonesia: For Foreigners Moving to Indonesia: Original passport Original ITAS (residency permit) which is formerly called KIM/S, with minimum validity of 12 months. Original IMTA (working permit), with … Continue reading →
We’ve all seen them – those newly arrived expats – fresh off the boat (or most likely the plane)! The overwhelming sensory flood newcomers feel during their first weeks in Indonesia is topped off by the challenge of the enormous … Continue reading →
There is not a high value placed on the concept of privacy within the Indonesian culture, whereas for most westerners our privacy is considered one of our basic human rights. We have been taught from a very young age to … Continue reading →
Along with the excitement of living in a new country and the promise of an enriching cultural and professional experience come the mundane tasks of planning your move to Indonesia. Poor planning will result in a more stressful move for … Continue reading →
Compensation Benefits – May be paid in addition to base salary, or included in the base salary: Food allowance In addition to salary some employers provide a food allowance, or will provide basic food items such as rice, sugar, tea, … Continue reading →
In most developed countries, only the very rich can afford the luxury of a full-time chauffeur but in Indonesia it is normal for car owners to employ a full time driver. Indonesia’s major cities are the scene of chaotic traffic … Continue reading →
For many newcomers to Jakarta, the thought of hiring household staff seems quite foreign – as it is a luxury reserved for the fortunate few in the Western world. In Jakarta, however, having household staff is a part of everyday … Continue reading →