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One of the most important aspects of preparing for life in Indonesia is ensuring that you and your family have adequate medical insurance coverage. While...
Welcome to Indonesia! Much has been said about the friendliness of the Indonesian people and how welcome they make you feel as a visitor to...
Looking for a room in an apartment in Jakarta is not an easy task. It seems that most apartments in the city center are either...
Air pollution has become one of the biggest environmental health concerns facing people living in Indonesia’s major cities. While Jakarta often receives the most attention,...
For expats living in or relocating to Indonesia, sexual health is a practical topic that deserves straightforward, honest attention. Indonesia is a wonderful place to...
“Is it safe to live in Indonesia?” is probably the question we get asked more than any other at expat.or.id, and it has been landing...
Jakarta remains Indonesia’s economic, commercial and diplomatic centre — and one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic cities for expatriates. Despite the Indonesian government’s ongoing process...
Bali is one of the most popular destinations in Indonesia for expatriates. Whether you’re drawn by the tropical climate, the culture, the food scene, or...
The processes of obtaining proper documentation to live and work in Indonesia can seem like an endless maze of bureaucracy. New laws and regulations, lack...
Just as in your home country, joining a business association is a great way to learn more about what is going on in the local...
An expatriate manager asking about Indonesian employees motivation recently sent me the following question: Can you advise me how I can motivate my employees towards...
Editor’s Note: This article was originally compiled from advice submitted by expatriates living in Indonesia. While some of the comments reflect personal experiences from earlier...
Bogor is the 14th largest city in Indonesia, with a population of approximately 1.231 million (2023 census). CIFOR-ICRAF (www.cifor-icraf.org) — formed by the 2022 merger...
Editor’s note: This page has been reviewed and updated to reflect current conditions in Malang. While many of the places and services mentioned continue to...
Medan is the largest city in North Sumatra, and the third largest city in the country with a population of approximately 2.45 million (2023). Medan...
Lombok, the quieter island neighbour of Bali, has been drawing a steady stream of expatriates for decades. Whether you have come for the pearling industry,...
Semarang is the capital of Central Java and one of the most comfortable medium-sized cities in Indonesia for expatriates who want a slower pace of...
Surabaya is the second largest city in Indonesia after Jakarta and has long been one of the country’s most important trading ports. Located on the...
Editor’s note: (The following section preserves a personal account originally submitted by expatriate contributors to expat.or.id. It reflects their experience living in Solo at the...
Kuala Kencana is one of the most unique expatriate environments in Indonesia. Built and managed in connection with the operations of Freeport Indonesia in Papua,...
The way people stay in touch with Indonesia has changed completely since this article was first written. If you arrived here looking for information about...
Introduction An expatriate compensation package is designed to ensure that an employee who is sent to work in another country is able to maintain a...
e.g., KITAS, housing, schools, healthcare, transport and daily life in Indonesia
