Starting June 1, 2025, SIM A and SIM C Accepted in 9 Southeast Asian Countries Good news for expats and digital nomads: Indonesia’s updated national driver’s licenses (SIM A and SIM C) are now officially recognized across ASEAN, including Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, and more. This follows the full implementation of the 1985 ASEAN agreement […]

Starting in May 2025, new immigration rules take effect in Indonesia. According to Circular Letter No. IMI-417.GR.01.01 issued by the Directorate General of Immigration, all foreign nationals are now required to visit an immigration office in person to extend their stay. Download the official circular (PDF) When Do the New Rules Take Effect? The circular […]

At Flado Visa Agency, we are proud to partner with a growing number of schools and kindergartens across Bali, Jakarta, and Yogyakarta to make it easier for international families to obtain 2-year Student KITAS (E30A) — and dependent KITAS for parents and siblings. Whether your child is attending an international school or a community kindergarten, […]

Flado Visa Agency is proud to announce a new collaboration with Asian Intercultural School Bali (AISB) to assist families in securing 2-year Student KITAS for children and Dependent KITAS for parents and siblings. This partnership is designed to make long-term living and studying in Bali easier and legally compliant for international families. About the partnership […]

The Flado Visa Agency team shared that we’ve been receiving inquiries from foreigners asking:Is it possible to continue the process or switch visa agents without leaving the country, if they already hold a Bridging Visa? ❌ The answer is clearly: NO A Bridging Visa is the middle of an immigration process, and it can only […]

If the main applicant holds a 6-month Work KITAS (for example, under a short-term employment contract), it is important to choose the correct type of visa or stay permit for their family members. Here are the available options: 1. D12 Visa (Visit Visa – Multiple Entry) ✓ Recommended for children or spouses accompanying the main […]

Background The family established their PT PMA company in 2023 and obtained Investor KITAS valid for 2 years: Previously, in 2023, the company was registered under the old regulations with minimum shareholder ownership. However, in 2024 immigration rules changed:now, to extend an Investor KITAS, companies must increase their capital: Learn more about KITAP: What is […]

When your KITAS or KITAP is about to expire, it is important to choose the right strategy: close your current permit, extend your stay, or change your visa type.In this article, we explain all available options — from EPO and TSP to using a Bridging Visa and switching to a Nomad KITAS without leaving Indonesia. […]

Indonesia offers a new opportunity for high-net-worth individuals — the Second Home Visa. It is an alternative to Europe’s “golden visas” and the U.S. investment green cards, but with minimal requirements and a much simpler process. What is the Second Home Visa? The Second Home Visa allows foreign nationals to reside in Indonesia for up […]

Flado Visa Agency Indonesia and Biosphere Bali have launched a collaboration to help international families easily and legally obtain a Student KITAS for up to 2 years in Indonesia. A KITAS can be issued not only for a child enrolled in school or kindergarten, but also for their family members: This means families no longer […]