Digital Nomads of Bali

23/01/2023

SERIES: Second Home Visa FAQs

Question: How long will the Second Home Visa be valid?
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The Second Home Visa allows you to stay in the country for 5 or 10 years (subject to all conditions) and engage in non-work-related activities.

In addition, "Second Home" visa holders can sponsor family (followers) for the same period as the visa validity.

20/01/2023

SERIES: Second Home Visa FAQs

Question: What’s the difference between Second Home Visa and Digital Nomad Visa ?
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The Indonesian Government states that the Second Home Visa is suitable for investors, travelers, and elderly or retirement tourists. It is closer to a retirement agreement than a digital nomad visa.

As for the Digital Nomad Visa, the Indonesian government is still working on its specifics. For now, digital nomads can live and work in Bali up to six months (tax-free) using the existing B211A visa, while following the new rule made by the government last year.

18/01/2023

SERIES: Second Home Visa FAQs

Question: What requirements do I need to prepare when applying for Second Home Visa?
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Here’s what you need:

- Passport that is valid and still valid for at least 36 (thirty-six) months
- Proof of Fund in the form of an account owned by a foreigner or Guarantor with a value of at least IDR 2,000,000,000.00 (two billion rupiah) or equivalent
- Recent coloured photograph
- Curriculum Vitae

Additional Documents:

- Evidence of having received the full dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
- Statement letter willing to comply with all applicable health protocols in Indonesia
- Proof of ownership of health insurance/travel insurance which includes health financing, and/or a statement of willingness to pay independently if affected by COVID-19 while in Indonesian Territory

20/12/2022

Indonesia's Domestic Tourism Industry is Set to Skyrocket:

- Indonesia is expected to welcome 5.3 million international visitors by the end of 2022, surpassing the initial target of 3.6 million

- Bali has already beaten its provincial tourism targets by the end of November

- In 2023, Indonesia aims to welcome 7.4 million international tourists, with a focus on ecotourism, spiritual tourism, and religious tourism

- Bali is preparing to welcome over 1.4 million tourists during the Christmas and New Year holidays, and Bali Airport has received requests to facilitate over 400 additional flights

- Indonesia's target for domestic tourism in 2023 is to reach 800 million, an increase of 40% from the 2022 target of 660 million

Indonesian Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, has reviewed the country's and Bali tourism data for 2022.

18/11/2022

Broken laptop? No problem!

Bali is in no shortage of electronic repair shops. In Ubud alone, there are dozens of places where you can get your laptop fixed

Here are top 3 laptop repair centres in Ubud that fellow digital nomads:

1. UBUD COMPUTER
2. Mac Dewata Ubud (www.mac-dewata-ubud.business.site)
3. iTech Seminyak & Ubud (www.itechseminyak.com)

16/11/2022

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶

Foreign visitors with both their original driver’s licenses and international driving permits are entitled to drive in Bali for one year.

If you are staying for more than a year, you can convert your local driving license into an Indonesia one. And the validity of the Indonesian driver license depends on your type of visa. If you are a KITAS holder, you will get a 1-year validity, and 5 years for KITAP holders.

You can apply for the driving license online or you can head down to the Department of Motor Vehicles to start. You will need:

👉‍ Original passport and its copy.
👉‍ Original, valid KITAS / KITAP and its copy.
👉‍ A copy of driving license from the country of origin or a copy of international driving license (if applicable).
👉‍ A copy of the latest entry stamp to Indonesia in your passport.
👉‍ A doctor’s note of good health (can also be issued by the police).

And must go through the following procedure to obtain a driving permit:
1.. Go to the police station in the city or region of residence
2. Take the theoretical test and practical test.
3 . Filling out the application form and submit all the required documents along with the bank slip

There you have it! And the entire process can be finished within a day.

Drive safely!

03/11/2022

Here are 4 travel insurance companies that fellow expats and digital nomads highly recommend:

SafetyWing - Best overall travel insurance for digital nomads
World Nomads - Best for digital nomads who want a comprehensive plan
IMG Global - Best for digital nomads who wants to customize their policy
Genki Nomad Insurance (Allianz Partner) - Best Travel Medical Insurance

When you’re an expat, a digital nomad, or a long-term traveler, you know unexpected things can happen. That’s why it’s best to be prepared.

Disclaimer. We are not financial advisors.This content is merely for educational purposes only and merely citing shared and personal opinion. You must conduct your own research and seek the advice of a licensed financial advisor if necessary.

31/10/2022

One of the challenges when moving to Bali is shipping your personal effects to the island.

Here are the 5 most reputable international moving companies that fellow expats and digital nomads recommend:

- AGS Movers
- Allied Pickfords
- Asian Tiger Group
- Crown Worldwide Group
- Santa Fe.Relocation

Another special mention that a lot of expats and nomads also recommend is Jetfast Bali Cargo.

There are, indeed, necessary irreplaceable things that we need to bring with us to the island. However, it’s important to keep in mind that it can be quite expensive.

What we recommend is to cull as much items as possible, and replace them with items that you can buy locally.

29/10/2022

Opening a bank account in Bali is pretty straightforward — but it really depends on the kind of permits and which bank you choose.

There are two options: Without KITAS, and with KITAS.

Opening a bank without KITAS: Limited Tourist Account. Usually you only need your passport to open this account.

Opening a bank with KITAS: Unlimited Balance Expat Account and Special Balance Expat Account. Your passport, temporary residency permit (KITAS) or KITAP, and evidence of residence in Indonesia are required. In some cases, you may be asked to provide additional documentation such as a letter of recommendation from your employer, passport-size photographs, a bank certificate issued in your home country of origin, an existing debit or credit card, a residence contact number, and a letter of domicile.

For a more in-depth discussion on these accounts, check out this article from Cekindo:

How do foreigners open a bank account in Bali, Indonesia, without a KITAS? What are the limits and requirements? Find out here.

28/10/2022

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗯𝘂𝗱, 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶?

Here 3 top-rated medical clinics in Ubud that both expats and nomads recommend that offer Rabies vaccines for pre-exposure and post-exposure treatments:

Ubud Royal Medical
+62 822-9888-8119

Ubud Care
Tebayesa: +62-821-8888-CARE (2273)
24 hour clinic: +62-811-3977-911

UniCare Clinic
Ubud: +62 822-8888-0911

Ubud Care and UniCare Clinic both offer professional home visit service — a convenient option to have if you're working from home.

Stay safe everyone!

21/10/2022

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶.

Google Maps and Waze are notorious for sending travelers far off route and into dangerous collisions.

This is because of the difference in information from the satellite images and the reality of roads. If you’re new to any area, it would always be best to be guided by a local.

Keep safe!

Tourists in Bali are being reminded not to always follow online SatNav services to the letter when driving in rural areas.

14/10/2022

𝗔𝗻𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗯𝘂𝗱?

We’ve listed a few laundry business that fellow digital nomads vouch for:

Seaweed Laundry
MaeMae Laundry
Nani Laundry
Fair Wash Laundry
TruEarth Laundry

It would also be a great idea to ask for recommendations from your rental owner, or even locals around your area for laundry services near you.

13/10/2022

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲?

Cinta Bahasa (clintabahasa.com) is the most recommended language school by locals and foreigners. They have a wide variety of class options from 2-hour crash course, beginner group courses, private lessons, and so much more.

If you want a more non-traditional approach, there are also a few study groups available in the digital nomad community.

12/10/2022

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗜𝗠 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶?

We recommend Telkomsel for Digital nomads. It has the widest coverage in the country, the data speed is good, and it’s the most convenient to use. Once you’ve ran out of data, you can simply download the Telkomsel app and top up from there.

Note: It’s best to order your Telkomsel SIM card in advance and pick it up once you arrive to Indonesia. Click here to pre-order yours: Tourist Prepaid Card.

11/10/2022

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶?

The easiest way to find long-term accommodations in Bali is by joining Facebook groups. There you can connect with rental owners and browse for available spaces. You can even post about what you’re looking for, arrival date, and budget — then owners will start providing their bids in the comments section.

Some Facebook Groups we recommend:

Ubud - Housing & Rental
Ubud House And Villa For Rent
Ubud Long Term Villa Rentals
Ubud Direct by Owner Villa Rentals