Indonesia Guide
Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in Indonesia. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in Indonesia.
Visas & Permits
- Short-term visas for Indonesia: Visas on arrival, tourist and transit visas
- Indonesian residency: Residency permits and KITAS/KITAP visas
- Getting a driving licence in Indonesia: A step-by-step process
- Additional Indonesian visas: Social/Cultural visit visa and student permits
Jobs
- The job market: Job prospects for foreigners in Indonesia
- Job hunting: Where to look for a job in Indonesia
- Working in Indonesia: Seasonal jobs, wages, working hours and annual leave
- Job applications in Indonesia: Tips on your cover letter, CV, and job interview
Housing & Rentals
- Getting started: An overview of accommodation in Indonesia
- Property search: How to start house hunting in Indonesia
- Cost of living: The cost of day-to-day living in Indonesia
- Domestic help: Make your life easier by hiring house help
- Housing glossary: Some important Indonesian terms you must know
Property
- Introduction: The Indonesian property market
- The buying process: Procedures for buying property in Indonesia
- Additional property costs: Fees, taxes and insurance
Health
- Health care in Indonesia: An introduction to the system
- Health insurance in Indonesia: The importance of being covered in Indonesia
- Hospitals, pharmacies and emergencies: Where to go when health problems arise
- Precautions: Health precautions to take before and during your stay in Indonesia
Money
- Currency in Indonesia: Rupiah in coins and notes
- Banks in Indonesia: Choosing one and opening an account
- Banking services: ATMs, credit cards and exchanges
Language
- Language in Indonesia: Languages and dialects
- How to learn the language: Improving your language skills
Telephone & Internet
- Phoning in Indonesia: How to make phone calls in Indonesia
- Getting a phone line: How to arrange a landline in Indonesia
- Mobile phones: The mobile plans available and how to choose
- Internet: How to get an internet connection in Indonesia
Education
- Education overview: Literacy rates, uniforms and school hours
- Early education in Indonesia: Nursery, elementary and secondary schools
- Higher education: Indonesian universities and degrees
- International schools: An alternative for expat parents
Travel & Leisure
- Public Transport: Tips on getting around Indonesia
- How to rent a car in Indonesia: Conditions and tips
Culture
- Diversity, religion and values: An introduction to the cultural variety of Indonesia
- Social customs: Customs, norms and etiquette in Indonesia
- Indonesian Cuisine: From well-known to unusual dishes
- Vesak festival in Indonesia: A traditional Buddhist ritual
Moving
- Before you move: A checklist of things you have to consider
- Professional removal companies: How to work with them
- Doing it yourself: How to arrange your move abroad