How to open a bank account in Bali
With a work visa or a residence permit, you can open an account in almost any Indonesian bank. With a guest visa, this can also be done, but not everywhere. To open an account without kitas, a letter…
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A Foreigner’s Guide to Opening a Bank Account at BNI
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.
Face Verification Becomes Mandatory for SIM Purchases
Indonesia’s mobile communications market is set for major changes. The country’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Technology (Kemkomdigi) has officially approved Regulation No. 7 of 2026.
Extra Fare Dispute Leads to Public Apology in Bali
In Bali, a local taxi driver argued with customers during a trip from Tibubeneng to Pererenan. The passenger, Indonesian blogger Gebby Vesta, said the driver put pressure on her foreign companion and…
Everything You Need to Know About CIMB Niaga Bank!
To open a bank account at CIMB Niaga in Indonesia as a foreigner, the following steps and information are required:
Documents Needed:…
• Passport, visa, or residence permit (KITAS or KITAP).
Bali Arrival Guide: Your First Day on the Island
For almost everyone, the first moments in Bali feel strangely similar. You step off the plane and instantly get hit by a wall of heat and humidity so thick it feels like walking fully clothed into a s…
Opening a Bank Account with Maybank
Maybank stands out as one of the top choices for foreigners seeking to open a bank account in Indonesia. While many countries require a residence permit for this process, in Indonesia, tourists holdin…
Ubud Art Market: Complete Guide to Shopping in Bali's Most Iconic Market
What to buy, when to go, how to bargain — and why this place will probably keep you longer than you planned.
Picture this. You’re walking down Jalan Raya Ubud, the main road cutting through the heart of Bali’s cultural capital. The air smells like incense. A gamelan melody drifts from somewhere nearby. And t…
Tourists Warned of Fake Emails After Indonesia e-Visa Applications
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…
Bali Mandara toll road set for another test of barrier-free payments
Indonesia’s Ministry of Public Works has decided to run another test of the Multi Lane Free Flow (MLFF) system — toll payments on the Bali Mandara toll road without booths, stopping, or tapping a card…
