Step-by-Step Guide to Opening a Bank Account in Bali - Bali Live

Opening a bank account in Bali can be a straightforward process if you follow the right steps. In our detailed guide, we cover everything you need to know, from gathering necessary documents to choosing the best bank for your needs. Whether you're an expat or a local, our insights will help you navigate the process with ease.

Finance
05/01/24
Opening an account with OCBC NISP premium bank

Opening an account with OCBC NISP premium bank has become available.

With us you can open an account in this bank with or without KITAS.

When you open an account you will receive:…

Opening an account with OCBC NISP premium bank
Business, investment
Upd. 26/03/24
Opening an Indonesian Bank Account

Exciting news! You can now easily open a bank account at one of the top 5 Indonesian banks 💳

While in many countries, a residency permit is required to open a bank account, in Indonesia, anyone with a visa on arrival or a B211 visa can become a bank client, provided they have the required doc…

Opening an Indonesian Bank Account
Finance
08/10/24
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.

A Foreigner’s Guide to Opening a Bank Account at BNI
Visas & extensions
Upd. 22/10/26
Easy Visa Solutions for Living and Working in Indonesia

Planning to stay in Indonesia for more than 60 days?

The C1 tourist visa gives you an initial stay of up to 60 days. With approved extensions, you can stay for up to 180 days in total. This visa is for visits and does not permit paid work in Indonesia.

Easy Visa Solutions for Living and Working in Indonesia
News
Upd. 11/11/26 at 11:50
BPJS Registration in Bali Now Requires a Company

The Denpasar office of BPJS Kesehatan, Indonesia's state health insurance, which also serves Kuta and Canggu, is now enrolling foreigners only through a company.

Those who signed up on their own are set to be cut off starting in December.

BPJS Registration in Bali Now Requires a Company
News
Upd. 19/12/25
Bali’s Top Christmas Shopping: Sales & Markets

During the holiday season in Bali, it’s worth visiting the shopping centers: the big sales start here, along with concerts, shows, and activities for children for Christmas and New Year. Plus, it’s a…

Bali’s Top Christmas Shopping: Sales & Markets
Cars, bikes
Upd. 20/11/23
How to Get an Indonesian Driving Licence (SIM)

Indonesia’s traffic police introduced Smart SIM as an electronic driving licence. Here’s how it was designed to work.

It is a plastic electronic card, launched in September 2019 together with Bank Mandiri as one of the police's digital initiatives.

Visas & extensions
Upd. 01/11/26
Retirement in Indonesia: How the 55+ KITAS Works

Indonesia can easily become a place you want to stay in for the long haul — including after you retire.

Maybe you are weighing this option for yourself, or looking for a way to bring your parents here. Foreigners over the age of 55 can apply for the E33F retirement KITAS, which allows them to live in th…

Retirement in Indonesia: How the 55+ KITAS Works