LIVING IN BALI 2019 GUIDE TO MOVING TO BALI AS AN EXPAT

          

 Living in Bali 2019 Guide to Moving to Bali as an Expat

      If the question ‘how to move to Bali’ has ever crossed your mind, you have come to the right place. In this comprehensive guide, you will get an overview of the fundamental things you need to know about how to become a Bali expat, including:

         

• What type of visa to choose ?

• When you need a work permit in Bali ?

      Which visa to choose when moving to Bali?

The first thing to do when considering moving to Bali is to find out what type of visa you need. This depends on your plans in Bali.

Keep in mind that the Indonesian visa policy is often changing. Therefore, it is essential to be up to date with the latest visa requirements to ensure the legality of your stay in Indonesia.

v SHORT-STAY BALI VISA

For shorter visits to travel in Bali, there are two options of short-stay visas in Bali available:

Ø  Free short-term visa (valid for 30 days, non-extendable)

Ø  Visa on Arrival (valid for 30 days, extendable for 30 days)

Tourist visas are issued upon your arrival in Bali. Keep in mind that you are not allowed to work in Indonesia nor receive any income from Indonesia while holding a tourist visa.

One of the most common reasons why foreigners get into immigration troubles in Bali is working or freelancing in Bali on a tourist visa.

  v   BUSINESS VISA IN BALI

        For people preparing to start a business in Bali or attending seminars and conferences, there are two types of business visas available.

Single-Entry Visit Visa (i.e., Social or Social Budaya Visa)

The length of a visit with a single entry visit visa is 60 days, and you can extend it four times, 30 days per extension. Hence, the maximum stay is roughly half a year. It is a single-entry visa; therefore if the visa holder leaves the country, the visa is automatically canceled.

  Multiple-Entry Visit Visa

Multiple-entry business visa is suitable for people who need to make several visits to Indonesia. It is valid for one year, and the maximum stay per visit is 60 days. Hence, after every 60 days, you must leave Indonesia.

Business visas are not work permits, thus working or earning any revenue in Indonesia is not allowed. Both visas require sponsorship from an Indonesian company or an individual. Emerhub can provide sponsorship and assist you.

v     LIMITED STAY PERMIT KITAS

If you are planning to live in Bali for a longer term, you’re going to need a limited stay permit called KITAS. There are different types of KITAS available, and you can choose the most suitable one depending on your plans in Bali.

Working in Bali as a foreigner

If you want to work in Bali, you must first obtain a working KITAS. The main prerequisite for getting a working KITAS is to have a sponsoring entity in Indonesia, either a:

  Ø Foreign-owned company (PT PMA)

  Ø Indonesian limited liability company (PT)

  Ø Representative office of a foreign company

Note that if an Indonesian limited liability company wants to sponsor KITAS to foreigners, they must fulfill specific capital requirements.

The minimum validity of a KITAS is six months, a maximum of 12 months. There are no limitations to the number of  KITAS a limited liability company can sponsor.

If you are a shareholder of a foreign-owned company and fulfill the criteria, you can apply for an investor KITAS. The requirements for shareholding are different, depending on whether you are just a shareholder or also a director or commissioner in the company.

The main benefit of an investor KITAS is that an investor KITAS can be granted for two years and you are not required to pay the Ministry of Manpower the government a fee of USD 1,200,  which is mandatory for working KITAS.

Spouse-sponsored KITAS

Being married to an Indonesian allows you to apply for a spouse-sponsored temporary stay permit (KITAS)

However, marrying an Indonesian grants you a temporary stay permit which allows living but not working in Indonesia. If you wish to work in Bali, the company you are working for must sponsor the KITAS for you.

After two years of marriage, you can apply for a permanent stay permit (KITAP). A KITAP allows working in Indonesia as an independent advisor or a consultant but not for any specific company.

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