Your Guide to Bali
Indonesia’s Second Home Visa gives foreigners the right to live in the country for 5 or 10 years without needing a local employer or company sponsor. Launched in 2022, it’s now issued under the visa index E33, and it has become one of the main long-stay routes for people who want to base themselves in … Read more
Digital Nomad Bali is a popular destination for digital nomads. The nice climate, relative low cost of life, decent internet speeds and the ever friendly Balinese people are a great place to get things done. Learn more about the new 5 and 10 year “Indonesia Second Home Visa” Read more … If you are looking … Read more
Learn more about import taxes on IMEI and how to get your phone registered. What is IMEI and why can I not use my phone? How do I find my IMEI number? How do I register my IMEI number in Indonesia? What are the import taxes on importing a phone? Sample calculations to activate IMEI. … Read more
Wise (formerly TransferWise) is one of the cheapest and fastest ways to send money to Bali from abroad. The fees are always shown upfront with no hidden markup, and transfers are quick — Wise reports that most arrive within a day, and a large share land in under a minute. As well as sending to … Read more
You probably can’t tell but Bali does have a strict law against pollution. It is for example not allowed to burn rubbish in Bali. The sanction if caught burning rubbish in Denpasar can be a 50 million penalty and/or a prison sentence of up to 6 months. These are extracts from a regulation in Denpasar … Read more
Update: you can now also apply for an SKCK online. Scroll down to the bottom for further info. There are two major steps in getting your “Police Certificate of Good Conduct” in Bali. First is getting the “Surat Rekomendasi Catatan Kepolisian” document from the Bali Police and then the second step is getting the “Surat … Read more
These are the documents and paperwork required to convert a Spouse Sponsored KITAS to a Spouse Sponsored KITAP. Perdim 24.25.26.27 Surat Pernyataan & Jaminan dari istri/suami WNI Surat Permohonan Konversi dari istri/suami WNI Daftar Riwayat Hidup KTP Sponsor berlaku (Bali) SKTT (Surat Keteranganan Tempat Tinggal) dari DukCapil KK Sponsor Akte Nikah dari catatan sipil Lapor … Read more
If you’re a foreigner legally married to an Indonesian citizen, the Spouse KITAS (index E31A) is the residence permit that lets you live in Indonesia long-term, sponsored by your Indonesian husband or wife. It’s one of the most stable family-based residency routes available, and it leads to permanent residency over time. Note: Indonesia moved its … Read more
Grab and Gojek are the two ride-hailing apps that make getting around Bali cheap and easy — if you know how they work. They cover cars, motorbike taxis, and food delivery, and they show the price upfront so there’s no haggling. If you’ve used Uber or Lyft, the idea is identical: set your pickup and … Read more
NOTE: Rules and regulations change often. The information below was accurate at the time of writing. If it was different for you please share your feedback in the comments below. What is an SKTT? An SKTT or Surat Keterangan Tempat Tinggal roughly translates into “Certificate of Residence”. It’s a temporary civil registration document for KITAS/KITAP … Read more