Month: April 2022

What Is BPJS? The Social Health Insurance Administration Body or BPJS is a public legal entity established to administer social programs.  BPJS is required not only for Indonesian but also for expatriates or foreigners who have been living in Indonesia for 6 (six) months or more to obtain BPJS Kesehatan (Health Security BPJS). In addition,...

What Is Halal Certification Indonesia? Halal certification in Indonesia is a declaration to prove that the products meet Islam law. The certification is issued by the Halal Products Certification Agency (BPJH), a new government agency under the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Previously, the Halal Certification is issued by The Council of Indonesian Ulama (Majlis Ulama...

What Is an Indonesia Student Visa for foreigners? An Indonesia student visa is a visa for foreigners or International students who would like to pursue their education in Indonesia.  Please note that the first thing you should prepare is getting a letter of acceptance from an Indonesian higher education institution. Therefore, there is no one-application...

Are you Indonesian who plans to visit or stay in certain countries? There are some countries that require Indonesian passport holders to obtain a pre-arrival visa. To know more details regarding this kind of visa, here is a review of it.   What Is Pre Arrival Visa for Indonesian? A pre-arrival visa for Indonesian is...

What Is an Indonesia Tourist Visa? An Indonesia Tourist Visa allows foreigners to enter Indonesia with the aim of vacation or leisure and tourism. Please note that an Indonesia Tourist Visa is not allowed to engage in any business activities in Indonesia. Therefore, this visa is not for business or commercial activities and employment. However,...

What Is a Social Visa? A social visa (B-211) or also called a cultural social visa allows foreigners to visit their friends and relatives or participate in the social, cultural, or educational exchange in Indonesia.  A Social Visa holder is not allowed to engage in any business activities in Indonesia. Therefore, this visa is not...

What Is a Dependent Visa KITAS Indonesia? A Dependent Visa KITAS or called Indonesian family reunion visa allows foreigners who hold an IMTA and work visa KITAS to bring their husbands/wives and children under the age of 18 years old.  Please note that a Dependent Visa does not allow family members to work in Indonesia...

What Is an Investor KITAS? An Investor KITAS (types 313 and 314) is issued to applicants that invest their money in a company in Indonesia (PT PMA Company) and need to work for that company.  Indonesia Investor KITAS offers huge benefits, such as the ease of application and the waiver of the work permit fee....