As a country with 16.5 million Christians and 6.9 million Roman Catholics, Christmas in Indonesia is celebrated with traditions that are very different in various regions. In areas with large Christian / Catholic populations, Christmas celebrations are characterized by special … Continue reading →
Indonesia is a nice country with many beautiful views and natures. Living in Indonesia could be the good news for some people. However, it could also be a bad news for other people. Living in Indonesia means get the new … Continue reading →
If you decide live in Indonesia, you have to consider the cost of living. Cost of living means the average cost you have to spend for foods, sanitary, houses, and etc. in daily. And of course the perspective of expensive … Continue reading →
Knowing how to pay your electricity bill is probably near the top of things to find out for expats just relocating to Indonesia. In Indonesia, electricity is sold to customers by state owned monopoly, PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara, or PLN … Continue reading →
As parents, the medical needs of our children are often our number one concern. For expat parents newly arrived, the question of obtaining vaccination for children in Indonesia is one that often comes up. Thankfully, this article will explain when … Continue reading →
The companies that employ expatriates are normally responsible for providing housing for their expatriate employees who are relocating to Indonesia. For companies that are new to Indonesia, they will likely encounter unusual leasing practices compared to what they would find … Continue reading →
“Foreign ownership of houses or apartments falls under the Right of Use category, locally known as Hak Pakai, which is weaker than the Right of Ownership category (freehold) or Hak Milik that can only be acquired by Indonesian citizens which … Continue reading →
Indonesia is an archipelago in Southeast Asia consisting of roughly 17,508 islands. The official language is Indonesian. Below is a selection of resources for searching for employment opportunities as a foreigner in Indonesia. General Job Search Engines and Classifieds With … Continue reading →
Moving is never an easy task, but with proper preparation (and of course, choosing the right moving company!), it will surely save you from any headaches. With so many things to remember, here is a comprehensive checklist of the things … Continue reading →
Documents Required Original Passport Original Residence permit (ITAS Card) valid for 12 months – Issued by Indonesia’s Immigration office. Original Work Permit (IMTA) valid for FULL 12 months – Issued by Indonesia’s Labor Dept. Authorization Letter from Shipper (We will … Continue reading →