Guides for Foreign Residents of Indonesia

Accurate, current & unbiased information for foreign nationals living in Indonesia

LivingInIndonesia.info is a resource for foreign nationals making Indonesia their home, for a year, a decade, or for good.

It is a collective effort by foreign residents with decades of experience living and working here. We write from experience, not brochures.

Indonesia changes quickly, and much of what is published about it is years out of date. We keep these guides current, and flag what is genuinely uncertain.

• Getting Oriented: Start with the Indonesia Overview and Regions to get your bearings.

• Getting Here: Moving House covers what to do before you arrive; Immigration, Visas & Work Permits covers the visa and work-permit system.

• Getting Around: Getting Around covers city transit, intercity travel, and driving.

• Getting to Work: Working in Indonesia for employment and work permits; Doing Business in Indonesia for setting up and running a company.

• Getting to Know People: The Social & Networking pages help you find your feet and make contacts.

• Eating: Food & Eating for eating out; Supermarkets for imported groceries when you miss home.

Already settled? The Practicalities page covers day-to-day life: money, utilities, paperwork and the rest.