Natalia Haniffa

The House of Representatives has approved legislation to establish the Indonesia International Financial Centre (Pusat Finansial Indonesia Internasional/PFII), introducing a package of tax incentives aimed at attracting foreign capital, international financial institutions, and global professionals. Among the most notable proposals is a new tax benefit linked to the Indonesia Golden Visa programme. Eligible Golden Visa […]

Indonesia will introduce new government fees for foreign nationals applying for Indonesian citizenship through the naturalisation process, following the issuance of Government Regulation (PP) No. 30 of 2026. The regulation, signed by President Prabowo Subianto on 2 July 2026, will come into effect in August 2026, replacing the previous fee schedule under Government Regulation No. […]

Indonesia is entering 2026 with continued optimism for foreign investment. According to Bank Indonesia, the country’s economy is projected to grow between 4.9% and 5.7%, supported by industrial transformation, the rapid expansion of the digital economy, and a resilient financial sector. New international financial hubs, strategic industrial cooperation, and government-led investment reforms are further positioning […]

Most Popular Indonesia Visa Services Indonesia is a country with tremendous and a rich cultural background. It showcases millions of tourists and expats throughout the year. In view of meeting this tourism and residency need, the Indonesian government has constituted various visa services for multiple purposes to be availed in accord with different time spans. […]

Effective 9 July 2026, the Indonesian Government officially expanded its Visa-Free Visit (Bebas Visa Kunjungan/BVK) programme through Minister of Immigration and Corrections Regulation No. 10 of 2026. The move is expected to support tourism, encourage investment, and strengthen international ties while maintaining Indonesia’s selective immigration policy. If you’re planning a trip to Indonesia—or wondering whether […]

Planning your first trip to Indonesia? Whether you’re chasing sunsets in Bali, exploring Jakarta’s vibrant city life, or hopping between the country’s thousands of islands, one thing deserves your attention before you pack your bags: your Indonesia tourist visa. Indonesia welcomes millions of visitors every year, but not every traveller enters under the same visa. […]

Indonesia is taking a more selective approach to immigration, significantly reducing the number of Visa-Free Visit (Bebas Visa Kunjungan/BVK) permits issued while maintaining strong tourism arrivals and increasing visa-related state revenue. According to the Directorate General of Immigration, the Government reduced the issuance of free visit visas by 87.91% during the first half of 2026, […]

If you own or manage a company in Indonesia, there is a new compliance obligation you should not overlook. The Directorate General of General Legal Administration (Ditjen AHU) under the Ministry of Law has introduced a new administrative mechanism that allows companies to be designated as “Administratively Inactive” (Korporasi Nonaktif) if they fail to keep […]