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Exercise a high degree of caution
Exercise a high degree of caution in Indonesia due to political and social tensions and the threat of terrorism throughout the country.
Indonesia
Immerse yourself in an archipelago where Indonesian language, island diversity, and vibrant cultures shape daily experience.
Overview
Indonesia spans thousands of islands, from bustling Jakarta to the distinct cultures of Java, Bali, Sumatra, and the east. Relocation here means navigating archipelago logistics, embracing regional contrasts, and engaging with a society where language and local identity run deep.
At a glance
Languages
- Indonesian(Official)
- Malay(Official)
- Batak(Widespread)
- Minangkabau(Widespread)
- Sundanese(Widespread)
Population275,439,000
CurrencyIndonesian Rupiah (IDR)
1 IDR = 0.00005531 USD
1 USD = 18078.90 IDR
Popular places
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerMuch weaker local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionElevatedSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for Tourist / Visa Waiver, Tourist / Visa Waiver, Investor, and 6 more.
Tourist / Visa Waiver
- B1 Visa on Arrival (Tourism / Visit)
Visa on arrival route for tourism, family visits, MICE events, and transit in Indonesia.
- 30 days, renewable
- No work rights
- C1 Single-Entry Tourist Visit Visa
Single-entry visit visa for tourism, personal development, cruise travel, and certain business-event attendance in Indonesia.
- 60 days, renewable
- No work rights
Investor
- E28A Investor Visa (1 Year)
Limited-stay investor visa for foreign shareholders who invest in an Indonesian sponsor company and may act as directors or commissioners of that company.
- 1 year, renewable
- Limited work rights
- E28A Investor Visa (2 Years)
Two-year limited-stay investor visa for foreign shareholders who invest in an Indonesian sponsor company and may act as directors or commissioners of that company.
- 2 years, renewable
- Limited work rights
Retirement
- E33F Retirement Second Home Visa
Second-home retirement visa route for older applicants staying in Indonesia for one year.
- 1 year, renewable
Digital Nomad
- E33G Remote Worker Second Home Visa
Second-home visa route for remote workers carrying out tasks in Indonesia for a company established outside Indonesia.
- 1 year, renewable
- Remote/foreign employment only
Diaspora / Heritage
- Global Citizen of Indonesia (GCI)
Official Global Citizen of Indonesia overview for diaspora and cross-border families, offering permanent stay without a time limit and reporting only every five years.
Golden Visa / Investor
- Golden Visa Indonesia Programme
Official Golden Visa overview for long-term Indonesian residency, covering investor, repatriation/ex-WNI, and second-home tracks.
Permanent Residency
- ITAS to ITAP Status Conversion
Official status-conversion route from limited stay (ITAS) to permanent stay (ITAP) for eligible workers, investors, family members, repatriation cases, and second-home categories.
Sources
Languages
- Indonesian(Official)
- Malay(Official)
- Batak(Widespread)
- Minangkabau(Widespread)
- Sundanese(Widespread)
- Javanese(Regional)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Indonesia.
United Kingdom
FCDO advises against all travel
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). FCDO advises against all travel to a number of volcanoes in Indonesia:
United States
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Indonesia due to terrorism and natural disasters. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not travel to: The provinces of Central Papua (Papua Tengah) and Highland Papua (Papua Pegunungan) due to civil unrest. Country Summary: Terrorists continue plotting possible attacks in Indonesia. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting police stations, places of worship, hotels, bars, nightclubs, markets/shopping malls, and restaurants. Visit the U.S. Department of State’s country reports on terrorism to learn more. Natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, or volcanic eruptions may result in disruptions to transportation, infrastructure, sanitation, and the availability of health services. Demonstrations occur frequently and have the potential to become violent. Avoid demonstrations and crowds.
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