Indonesian Government Agencies you may have to deal with for documentation: Indonesian Embassies, Consulate Generals and Consulates These are the official Indonesian government offices outside of Indonesia where foreigners must go in order to apply for visas to Indonesia, as … Continue reading →
Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi Republik Indonesia GENERAL INFORMATION CONCERNING VISA APPLICATIONS a. Visas Of The Republic Of Indonesia : A Visa of the Republic of Indonesia is issued in the form of a sheet of paper attached to a passport. The type of … Continue reading →
Visa-Free Entry There are now 169 countries that have the visa-free facility based on Presidential Regulation Number 21 of 2016 signed on 2 March 2016. Previously the visa-free facility was given to 45 countries in June 2015 then in September … Continue reading →
A calling visa is a requirement for some nationalities prior to entering Indonesia using another visa, i.e., VOA or Tourist visa. Passport holders from the following countries must obtain reference from the Directorate General of Immigration in Jakarta before applying … Continue reading →
Business Visa All persons coming to Indonesia for business purposes (as opposed to just a short term tourist or study trip) for a period to exceed 60-days are required to obtain a business visa. A business visa does not allow … Continue reading →
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 →