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How to travel around Indonesia while your passport is being extended at the immigration office?

How to travel around Indonesia while your passport is being extended at the immigration office?

The visa extension procedure is a top priority as failing to take care of it in a timely manner can result in a violation of the visa regulations and, at the very least, incurring a penalty. During the visa extension process, which typically takes about two weeks, you will be without your passport. Does this mean you have to give up traveling and stay in one place? Not at all. The key is to prepare in advance by making a copy of your passport. So, how can you travel around Indonesia while your passport is being extended? Before submitting your…

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18.05 A day off in Indonesia

18.05 A day off in Indonesia

Dear clients, please note that 18.05 is a day off in Indonesia. Immigration offices, banks and our office will be closed. If you need extensions or passports, please plan ahead.

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What is the difference between an investor KITAS and a work KITAS?

What is the difference between an investor KITAS and a work KITAS?

The biggest misconception of expats who decide to do business in Bali is that once they start a company and get an investor KITAS, they can work here. This is not really true. Similarly, many people think that you have to get a working KITAS in order to work, but it’s not that simple either. Let’s have a look at the situation with the example of a diving instructor who has decided to teach scuba diving to tourists. In this article we will analyze the fundamental differences between the two KITAS visas – investor and work visa, and find the…

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Freelance KITAS: Who can work for themselves in Indonesia?

Freelance KITAS: Who can work for themselves in Indonesia?

Bali is one of the most popular destinations for foreigners working remotely and representatives of creative professions. Beautiful nature, excellent climate, developed infrastructure, and most importantly, a large number of expats in need of various services make the island a dream destination for living and making money. However, as the experience of early 2023 shows, many people work in Bali on an ordinary tourist visa, which, of course, is prohibited. And in doing so, quite openly advertise their services in social networks. In Q1 2023 alone, more than 600 people were deported for working illegally. If you’re going to Bali…

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Waiting for grandchildren in Bali. Retirement visa

KITAP retirement Visa

Bali is one of the most popular and comfortable places for vacation. It is warm all year round, scenic. It offers well-developed infrastructure and a decent level of service, a large expat community and everything you need for a carefree life in retirement. Great news! Indonesian legislation provides a special type of visa for elderly people – the retirement Visa. What is a retirement KITAS? A retirement KITAS is a permit for temporary residence in Indonesia for retirees, which allows them to stay in the country for 1 year up to 5 years (with renewals). Working with this visa is…

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