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…
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…
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…
Your Guide to Sick Leave and Vacation in Indonesia
Annual leave and sick leave in Indonesia are much clearer than they may seem at first glance.
The main rules are set out in law and in the BPJS social security system, through which sick pay and some social benefits are processed. The issue is usually not a lack of rules, but the fact that the…
New Opportunities: Indonesia Prepares Creator Visa
In recent weeks, foreign bloggers in Bali have felt a little more nervous than usual when posting yet another Reel. The Immigration Service has reminded them that a free villa in exchange for Stories…
Bali Deportation Follows Knife Toss From Hotel Balcony
A stay at the Swiss-Belresort Pecatu hotel in Bukit was disrupted by a series of incidents involving a Russian national identified by the initials M.S. According to reports, the guest caused disturban…
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…
Bali Governor Urges Tourists to Pay Visitor Levy
A message from Governor Wayan Koster to foreign travellers has appeared on the official website of the Bali provincial government (baliprov.go.id).
In his letter, the head of the province thanked visitors, reminded them of the importance of respecting local traditions, and urged everyone without exception to pay the tourist levy (Foreign Tourist…
BPJS. Insurance for KITAS Visa Holders in Indonesia