How National and Balinese Hindu Holidays Affect Visa Processing Planning a visa application or extension in Indonesia requires careful attention to the official holiday calendar. During national public holidays, joint leave days (cuti bersama), and regional religious holidays, immigration offices, banks, and government institutions are closed. This is especially important for applicants staying in Bali, […]

Indonesia has announced a significant policy update affecting the establishment of foreign-owned companies (PT PMA). The Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) has issued Regulation No. 5 of 2025, which reduces the minimum paid-up capital requirement for PT PMA from IDR 10 billion to IDR 2.5 billion. This change has a substantial impact on entrepreneurs planning […]

Many foreigners applying for the Remote Worker KITAS (E33G) wonder whether this visa creates any tax obligations in Indonesia.Below is a clear and accurate explanation based on Indonesian tax regulations and international practice. Full information on the visa:https://flado.id/nomad Remote Worker KITAS (E33G) Does Not Create Income Tax Obligations in Indonesia The E33G visa: Foreigners on […]

Starting from December 2025, the Directorate General of Immigration of Indonesia has enabled the issuance of Dependent KITAS for family members of holders of the Remote Worker Visa E33G (Nomad KITAS). This means that spouses, children, parents, and siblings can legally reside in Indonesia together with the main E33G holder by obtaining their own KITAS. […]

Indonesia offers a special visa exemption scheme for certain foreign nationals who hold valid Singapore residence permits. This policy allows eligible travellers to enter Indonesia without applying for a visa as long as they pass through designated Immigration Checkpoints and meet all entry requirements. The scheme supports short visits for tourism, family trips, and limited […]

Introduction On December 5, 2025, Flado Indonesia recorded a new phishing scheme targeting foreigners applying for Indonesian electronic visas, KITAS, and KITAP.Fraudsters are imitating the style of official emails from Indonesian Immigration and sending false payment notifications. This leads to financial losses and delays in visa processing. Below is a detailed breakdown of the phishing […]

More and more families are choosing Bali for long-term living. One of the most important steps in preparing the relocation is selecting the correct visa type for both adults and children, understanding the costs, timelines, and the specific requirements of each category. Below is a detailed breakdown of the optimal solutions for a family consisting […]

Many Indonesian companies — including local PTs in Kalimantan, Java, Bali, and Sumatra — need to legally hire foreign workers (expatriates) for specialist positions. However, the process of obtaining a Working KITAS is often confusing: whether a sponsor is required, what documents are needed, and how much the process costs. This article is based on […]

Important Update (15 December 2025): Previously submitted visa applications for Sri Lankan citizens have been released and issued. Some Flado clients have already received eVisas. Currently, new visa applications are accepted ONLY for Sri Lankan nationals, with a processing time of 5 working days. Applications for other affected nationalities remain under additional review. Please contact […]

On 19 November 2025, the Directorate General of Immigration officially introduced the Global Citizenship of Indonesia (GCI) — a new long-term immigration policy designed to address long-standing issues related to dual citizenship and to provide lifetime residency rights for eligible foreign nationals. GCI is presented as a groundbreaking initiative that grants unlimited permanent stay to […]