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Household Shipments on a Retirement Visa

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Indonesian Customs NO longer allows a privilege of free import duty to retirement visa holders. Import Duty Fees will apply to the shipment. The privilege of free import duty is provided by the Indonesian Customs one time only to those who are holding BOTH KITAS (residential permit) and IMTA (employment permit) with the validity of one year. Import Duty will apply to incomplete documents and/or the validity of less than 12 months. To obtain the free import duty facility, the … Continue reading →

10 Hip Cities to Retire in Indonesia

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One day, you will finally be able to sit down, relax, and enjoy your life after decades of hard work. Imagine 20 to 30 years from now, your busy days will be replaced by a “new” life that is calm, comfortable, and full of activities that you love. For that, you need to start thinking about your retirement goal from now on. Some of the factors that you might want to consider include location, infrastructure, natural conditions, and the living … Continue reading →

The 21 Best Things About Being A Bali Expat

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If your life runs through a backdrop of unrequited ambition, or a pent-up dream which doesn’t seem to want to abandon you, living in Bali can be the perfect way to point your attention toward it. A tropical vacation is rejuvenating, but stay in a place like Bali long enough and it just might trigger a larger sense of perspective in you. Be warned: reducing the need for income and heavy clothing under which you might have been been straining … Continue reading →

Retire In Indonesia With $200,000 Of Savings?

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Many Americans, especially those with a sense of adventure, are choosing to retire abroad these days to Asia and the Pacific Rim. Along with new cultures and experiences, becoming an expatriate in these lands has a financial benefit: The cost of living a hemisphere away is often far less than at home in the U.S., or in retirement destinations in Europe or the Caribbean. One country in particular that’s rapidly getting more popular for expat retirees is Indonesia. Expanding across … Continue reading →

Why Life is Better With Strong Relationships

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It’s the season of celebrating the friends, neighbors, and family that surround you. Why are those connections so vital, and how important is it to seek out love and friendship? Explore the science behind relationships and ways to gain and deepen connections. Relationships and the Good Life The correlation of quality relationships to mind and health improvement is an idea Robert Waldinger, psychiatrist and current Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, has a mission to spread. The primary … Continue reading →

Bali set to boom as Australians move to retire on the cheap

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TROPICAL RETREAT: Nearly one million Australians visited Indonesia last year, with the majority drawn to Bali and its beautiful temples like Pura Ulun Danu Bratan water temple. WHILE Bali is one of Australia’s most popular destinations for a quick and cheap tropical getaway, developers are increasingly banking on Australians wanting to stay there a little longer. With an ageing population resulting in record numbers of Australians approaching retirement age, our northern neighbour is emerging as an alternative for people looking … Continue reading →

7 Ways to Reinvent Your 2017

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It’s the season of new beginnings and the perfect time to consider trying something different, beneficial, and fun! The active and creative culture offers many options for those looking for new opportunities, lifelong learning, or even services to make life easier. 1- Volunteer Almost every non-profit could use a helping hand. Connect with your community in a powerful way by finding a volunteer opportunity that works with your schedule and interests. Not only is this a proactive way to connect … Continue reading →

Want to retire in Indonesia ?

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The pleasant climate of Indonesia have attracted the attention of retirees from colder climes. Retirement Visas – KITAS Lansia – Retirement Temporary Stay Permit The Immigration Department has issued regulations that allow the granting of temporary stay permits for those over 55 years of age. This facility to provide renewable stay permits of one year’s duration was originally announced and regulated in February 1998 by the Keputusan Presiden RI nomor 31 tahun 1998, then completed in October 1998 by the … Continue reading →