In the evening, the tourist withdrew a couple of hundred from an ATM at a gas station. Waking up in the morning, he discovered nine SMS notifications from his bank about successful withdrawals from va…
In general, Indonesian bank cards, whether Visa, Mastercard, or Unionpay, consistently work abroad. Of course, there may be an ATM that won't accept the card or even «eat» it. To minimize such issues…
If you’re a foreigner looking to open a bank account at BNI (Bank Negara Indonesia), here’s what you need:…
To make the process smoother and avoid potential complications, it’s recommended to use an agency like Legal Indonesia, which can assist with the entire process of opening a bank account at BNI.
One of Bali’s best-known attractions has surprised tourists ahead of the peak season. From 1 April 2026, Monkey Forest in Ubud (Monkey Forest Ubud) has officially increased its entrance fees.
Indonesia continues to update its banking regulations, and one of the country’s major banks, PermataBank, has officially announced new changes affecting savings and current account holders.
Current for 2025…
✅ Visa…
If you are flying for a short period, you can obtain a visa on arrival (VoA) at the airport or apply for one in advance. It costs 500,000 Indonesian Rupiah and is valid for 30 days, with the possibili…
In Ubud, authorities have stepped up enforcement against roadside parking.
Drivers who leave their cars on the carriageway are now not only given warning stickers but also issued electronic fines via the ETLE system. The first such operation took place on 28 April on Jalan R…
If you’re in Bali and planning to go to yoga, Pilates, or any studio-based workouts, there’s one not-so-obvious way to avoid overpaying — the ClassPass app.
Bali Governor Wayan Koster has announced that the authorities are stepping up efforts to tackle illegal money changers in popular resort areas. He said that cracking down on illegal outlets is an impo…
A post has appeared on Reddit, in the Bali section, warning those who apply for an Indonesian visa online before travelling.
The author says that 24–48 hours after submitting an application on evisa.imigrasi.go.id, they received an email supposedly from the official service, demanding that they urgently obtain a “mandatory…
