Country Overview
Economic Overview
Currency: IDR — 16765.0000 per USD (~+2.43% vs 1yr ago) Inflation: 3.5% current CPI (2026-01) · 2.9% 5yr avg
Property & Ownership
Freehold ownership: No Mechanism: Foreigners may access property via Hak Pakai (Right to Use), Hak Sewa (leasehold), or via a foreign investment company (PT PMA) holding Hak Guna Bangunan (Right to Build); can own strata title under certain conditions. Restricted zones: Bali’s spatial plan designates green belts/agricultural zones, coastal setback rules, and cultural/temple setback protections with building/use restrictions. Recent changes: Job Creation (Omnibus) Law and Government Regulation No. 18/2021 clarified land rights and apartment ownership rules for foreigners, including price thresholds and registration.
Visa & Residency Options
Visa on Arrival (VOA) / e‑VOA
- PR path: None
- Passport must have 6+ months validity; onward/return ticket required; fee IDR 500,000; one extension at immigration; permitted activities include tourism, government visits, business meetings, procurement, transit.
Tourist/Visit Visa (C‑type single‑entry)
- PR path: None
- Applied via evisa.imigrasi.go.id; prohibited from profit‑making activities; extensions available; must comply with visa conditions.
Multiple‑entry Visit/Business Visa (D2)
- PR path: None
- Multiple entries within validity (commonly 1 year); extensions must be obtained before each stay expires; no employment allowed.
Social Security & Tax
SSA benefits portable: Qualified Totalization agreement: None — SSA agreements overview US expat taxes: Greenback Tax Services — Indonesia guide