INDEPENDENT TRAVEL & LIVING GUIDES · ID
Feel at home in Indonesia.
From Jakarta to Java and beyond, explore the decisions involved in arriving and travelling across Indonesia.
For visitors, future residents and people already living here.
Practical answers, without the guesswork.
Explore step-by-step guides for the decisions that matter. We show where to check the official rules instead of pretending one answer fits every passport or circumstance.
Entry & visasWhich Visa Do You Need to Visit Indonesia?Eligible short-stay visitors may use visa-free entry or B1; C1 can suit a longer single visit, while D1 is for repeat trips. Passport rules still matter.
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TransportHow to Travel Between Cities and Islands in IndonesiaTaking a multi-city trip? Compare trains on Java, flights between islands, ferries and the transfers that turn a cheap ticket into a costly journey.
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HousingRenting in Indonesia: Room, Apartment or House Deposits (Kos)Inspect a kos or apartment, check the landlord and utilities, negotiate an inventory and know what your lease does not grant to a foreign resident.
Read guideRenting & housingBuying Electricity for an Indonesian Rental with a Prepaid MeterRenting in Indonesia? Learn how to check the right electricity meter, buy and enter a 20-digit top-up code, and recover if payment succeeds but the meter rejects it.
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Living costsWhat people spend in Jakarta and other Indonesian provincesBPS reported Rp2,962,412 monthly spending per person in Jakarta versus Rp1,337,028 in Central Java in 2025. See real Jakarta train, bus and electricity costs.
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Long staysIndonesia's Remote-Worker Visa: Eligibility and Income (E33G)Check whether E33G fits your overseas work arrangement, separate the US$60,000 income requirement from savings, and plan the visa and residence dates correctly.
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Compare your own housing, transport and daily expense estimates. No invented average cost of living.
Open budget planner ↗Start with official information.
Entry rules and permits can change. Use government resources to check current eligibility and application steps.