QRIS - Payment standard in Indonesia
QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard) is the Indonesian national standard for domestic payments. It utilizes QR codes and minimizes the number of intermediaries in the payment chain.
Bali Airport Goes Digital with New Cashless Payment Kit
Bank Indonesia is launching the Indonesia Tourist Travel Pack — a simple 'all-in-one' kit for those arriving in Bali. Buy it right at the airport — and you’re ready for a cashless life. It includes a…
Tricks of Tokopedia (Tokopedia). Instructions for online shopping in Indonesia
To make it easier for you to understand, we offer detailed instructions since the website and app are only available in the Indonesian language. While you can use website translation tools in your bro…
Your Bali Property Project Stalled: How to Recover Your Money
When a developer misses deadlines, stops responding, or fails to return invested funds, many people immediately consider going to court or the police. In practice, the first and most important step is…
Nusa Penida Entry Fees Expand to All Beaches and Viewpoints
From 12 August, visitors to Nusa Penida will be charged 25 thousand rupiah to enter the main beaches and viewpoints. This is separate from the island entry fee that foreigners already pay. Guides say…
Nusa Penida Goes Cashless: Pay Tourist Fees & Tickets Digitally!
From July 21, an updated system for paying tourist fees and tickets has been in effect on the islands of Nusa Penida, Lembongan, and Ceningan. The authorities now request that these payments be made p…
Working While Visiting Bali? Read This First
Bali has long been one of the most popular destinations for bloggers, photographers, videographers, DJs, yoga instructors, and other creative professionals.
Many have worked with local businesses for years, creating content and promoting their services in the belief that unpaid work did not violate the conditions of a tourist visa.
Indonesia’s 0.5% Tax Is No Longer for Everyone
Until recently, most small companies in Indonesia could use the preferential UMKM tax regime and pay just 0.5% of turnover. This system was convenient: it did not require full accounting, and the tax…
Rental Dispute Ends With Police at Bali Villa
Balinese investigators are examining videos showing a crowd of strong-built men with sticks smashing the gates of a villa in Nusa Dua and forcing their way onto the property. The footage was filmed by…
BPJS. Insurance for KITAS Visa Holders in Indonesia