@Harald54
German expat in Indonesia
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About me
German, In a relationship, 56 years old
Lives in Kabupaten Bekasi, West Java
Speaks German and English
Registration: 23 July 2022
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Preventive care in Indonesia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in Indonesia, taking care of your health would be one of your main priorities. Preventive healthcare plays a crucial role in keeping fit and healthy. We therefore would like to invite you to share your insights on ...
I'm also not supporting chemical/pharmaceutical/medical industry.I check twice a year my blood since 20+ years and have stable values, I don't eat industrial (junk) food and eat organic, bake my own bread, grow my own herbs on the balcony, walk ... Read More
Indonesia In Unenviable #1 Position by Aidan in HCMC
"Indonesians, the top consumers of microplastics, were found to ingest about 15g of microplastics per month – equivalent to three credit cards (GAK!) – with the majority of plastic particles coming from aquatic sources such as fish and ...
That's the chicken-egg question.Who was first the softdrink producers who changed from sustainable returnable glass bottles to a oil-waste-product to maximise the win to make profit for their C-levels and investors,or the end consumers, who are not ... Read More
Planning to move to Indonesia by Shaheenanwark
Me and my husband are planning to move Indonesia our question is the rent for an small apartment how much it would be and Our budget is 300 euro for the rent is it good enough?
Good morning,it depends where you want to live. Indonesia are 17000 islands.Jakarta gets difficult with 300 EUR.I'm living in Bekasi Regency, 70km east of Jakarta, the area is still under development, but the is everything you need - shops, restos, ... Read More
Scam targeting Indonesians by Fred
Hello, Sis, I want to ask, I'm really confused about this,so I was hired to be an au pair, then I got a lot of documents to fill in, then I was told to deposit 730, the email I gave wasn't the official UK home office but said it was an agent, well ...
@Fred also a mate from Phils told me recently.These guys have no ethic anymore. Read More
I want to visit first before I take a leap in faith by aliciasmaynard90
Good morning I'm Alicia really thinking about moving to Bali from the United States of America I want to visit first before I take a leap in faith to move there
@Fred I'm talking about the Visa on arrival, which is single entry.They have VoA counters in CGK T3 (Bali I don't know), you pay 500.000 IDR (~30USD), go to the next counter get your VoA, and go to imigration. That's it.At CGK T2 you just go to ... Read More
I want to visit first before I take a leap in faith by aliciasmaynard90
Good morning I'm Alicia really thinking about moving to Bali from the United States of America I want to visit first before I take a leap in faith to move there
The 30 day visa on arrival can also be extended for 30 days, if you go one week before expiring to local imigrasi office. But @Fred is right, there are much better places, the Bali, even that's the most advertised Read More
KITAP application by manolarvanitis
Dear members,I have an issue and any advise will be appreciated.I am entitled to apply for my KITAP that is for 5 years.As they inform me I cannot get 5 years because my passport is expiring end of 2025.I was surprised by this issue . Any suggestion ...
@Muhammad NazakatYou also have these documents coming along with your kitas. This you take to imigrasi with your passport and tell them to add in your new one. Read More
Job opportunities Indonesia by shariffsadiq212
Hi, I am from India and I am married to an Indonesian girl and I am staying in Indonesia now . I am working as a IT sales for Microsoft products and I want to know how I will get the job in Indonesia with the similar role. Can anyone help me out ...
Microsoft mainly search people for the data center business here. They just finished 3,and start 3 more this year Read More
KITAP/KITAS by istvantan2552
My name is Istvan. i LIVING HERE FOR 2 1/2 YEARS ON BALI. I have to renew my KITAS TO KITAP in June i wonder why sponsors asking so much for KITAS or KITAP. If i go to immigration and arrange it by myself it will be much cheaper, so i am always ...
Hi guys,you talked about two different issues. You NEED a sponsor. That can be a husband / wife, a friend, a company, or an agent. It's your choice.The agent grabs money for sponsorship, and for the imigrasi service. Huge money.Better do all the ... Read More
The Internet in Indonesia by Fred
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=800106#4309943Internet.Much of Indonesia had internet that could be described as, Poor, slow, terrible, or even, a waste of time but the situation is improving rapidly, most populated places having ...
I'll try Smartfren in my modem for home.Thanks mate 💪 Read More
The Internet in Indonesia by Fred
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=800106#4309943Internet.Much of Indonesia had internet that could be described as, Poor, slow, terrible, or even, a waste of time but the situation is improving rapidly, most populated places having ...
4G is worse since October. Sometimes only a speed of some b/s instead of kb/s, or Mb/s. Indosat, Telkomsel and XL have 65% and more signal problems (Tidak ada sinyal) on downdetector. Not only in rush hour, or noon, all day. And rarely less than ... Read More
My Depok Experience by kamranmirzam
Hello I was in Depok for one month or a bot more. Got married but hated the place. Please dont get me wromg the people are amazing bit i couldn’t bare the traffic the system and many more things. They dont have a proper foot path or even ...
You should go to HCMC, or Hanoi, you would be happy being back here in Indonesia. Read More
Expat Chef Positions? by justacook
Hey everyone, I’m new here. I’m asking on behalf of my friend, who’s a German. We’re just poking at the idea of him moving to Indonesia. He has:full certification in Germany9 years as head chef in 1* Michelin3 years as head ...
@justacookYour friend found a position meanwhile? Read More
Expat Chef Positions? by justacook
Hey everyone, I’m new here. I’m asking on behalf of my friend, who’s a German. We’re just poking at the idea of him moving to Indonesia. He has:full certification in Germany9 years as head chef in 1* Michelin3 years as head ...
From time to time you find something on LinkedIn, just go to some forum.Also a good source is: https://globalexpatrecruiting.com/Good luck Read More
Indian food by Fred
I love Indian food with a passion, but they aren't that common in Indonesia.. or at least good ones aren't.I discovered this place a few months ago and loved it from the start.Def recommendedLipps Karawacihttps://maps.app.goo.gl/3NJr6Q3SMNHVy4gi8
As West and Central are covered, I have one more in the ... Read More