Useful reads on Indonesia
Malina Visa Blog
Visas, residence and business in Bali — in plain words, with verified facts and an update date in every article.
Visas · 22 Aug 2026
The eVOA guide: visa before you fly
30+30 days, the autogate and IDR 900,000 turnkey — issuing the e-visa in advance.
Visas · 22 Aug 2026
The C1 visa: half a year, no exits
60 days extendable to 180: the mechanics, biometrics and what winterers must not do.
Business · 22 Aug 2026
The C2 business visa
Negotiations, conferences and deals — 60 legal days, from IDR 4,200,000.
Business · 22 Aug 2026
PT PMA vs Local PT
Who can own what, when each form fits, and why nominees risk everything.
Business · 22 Aug 2026
PT accounting: nil returns count
Filings start at registration, not at first sales — the price of forgotten returns.
Work · 22 Aug 2026
The Artist KITAS: a legal stage
For DJs, performers and creators paid locally — a status instead of deportation risk.
Visas · 22 Aug 2026
Overstay in Bali: the fine and what to do
IDR 1,000,000 per day per person, the 60-day threshold, and a step-by-step plan.
Visas · 22 Aug 2026
eVOA extension: step-by-step
Online filing, the IDR 500,000 fee, mandatory biometrics — 30 more days without stress.
Comparison · 22 Aug 2026
C1 visa or eVOA: which to choose
Up to 60 days — eVOA; longer — the C1 with 180 days. We do the math for you.
Strategy · 22 Aug 2026
Visa runs: how to live without them
Why the run cycle gets expensive and the status ladder that gets you out.
Arrival · 22 Aug 2026
The autogate & All Indonesia card
The border in 15–25 seconds: what to fill in 72h ahead and why there is no stamp.
Arrival · 22 Aug 2026
The Love Bali levy explained
IDR 150,000 for the island: how to pay online and whether it is enforced in practice.
Documents · 22 Aug 2026
Your passport: three checks
6 or 18 months validity, 4 blank pages and the chip — check before applying.
Practical · 22 Aug 2026
Bali immigration offices
Denpasar, Jimbaran, Singaraja: where to go for biometrics and how the visit goes.
Residence · 22 Aug 2026
The E33G KITAS: full guide
A year in Bali without visa runs: benefits, limits and the three documents needed.
Remote Work · 22 Aug 2026
Remote work in Bali: the legal setup
What is allowed, what immigration counts as work, and which status you need.
Visas · 22 Aug 2026
The D1/D2 multiple visa
1–2 years, up to 60 days per visit, from IDR 5,000,000 — for frequent flyers.
Investors · 22 Aug 2026
The D12 visa: 180 days per visit
Market scouting before investing: terms, the $5,000 statement and our invitation.
Work · 22 Aug 2026
The C18: bridge to a work KITAS
Got an Indonesian offer? Up to 90 days of legal status for relocation and onboarding.
Work · 22 Aug 2026
The work KITAS explained
Employer sponsorship, a legal salary and family KITAS — the rules of the game.
Family · 22 Aug 2026
The family KITAS
A one-year status for spouse and children: who sponsors and what it gives.
55+ · 22 Aug 2026
The retirement KITAS 55+
Bali for a calm life: the terms and why it beats endless extensions.
Investors · 22 Aug 2026
The investor KITAS
Residence based on your PT PMA stake: run your company without a separate permit.
Residence · 22 Aug 2026
Second Home: 5–10 years, no renewals
The longest individual status: funds instead of an employer.
Permanent · 22 Aug 2026
KITAP: permanent residency
5 years in one status after years on KITAS — how to chart the route early.
Finance · 22 Aug 2026
A bank account for foreigners
Why banks want a KITAS and which statuses open a full account.
Business · 22 Aug 2026
How to open a PT PMA
Registration stages, three day-one decisions and what the company gives you.
Business · 22 Aug 2026
Closing a company right
Why an abandoned PT accrues debt and what a clean liquidation involves.