Indonesia has a two-tier, single payer system: the public scheme is known as the Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional (JKN) and the country also has a number of private health providers. We will look at your options for healthcare registration below. The BPJS (Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Sosial / Social Insurance Administration Organization) administers the Indonesian national health … Read more

The currency in Indonesia is the Rupiah (currency symbol IDR: £0.000055, US$0.000067, €0.000062). Banking in Indonesia is regulated by the Bank Indonesia (BI). There are 120 Indonesian banks, four of which are state owned. There are also foreign and international banks with branches in Indonesia.Indonesia is a predominantly cash based society, although debit and credit … Read more

Indonesia is home to many languages and if you are going to be living and working in the country as an expat, you may be asking yourself whether you will need to learn a local language, which one to learn, and whether you will be able to make yourself understood in English. We will look … Read more

The quality of healthcare that you will experience in Indonesia will depend on whether you are accessing the public or the private healthcare sector. As an expat, you will not be eligible for national insurance in Indonesia. Therefore, you will either have to rely on your private health insurance cover, or pay out of pocket … Read more

If you are resident in Indonesia and are suffering from a chronic condition, you will have little option but to seek medical treatment in the private sector. Expats are not entitled to national health insurance, although you will be able to access the public healthcare system if you pay upfront.However, it is not advisable to … Read more

Indonesia is a popular destination for sporting activities, such as swimming, scuba diving, snorkelling, surfing, parasailing, flyboarding, wakeboarding and rafting. The country also has a large number of gyms and yoga retreats, so it is easy to adopt a healthy lifestyle during your time there. To make sure that you are covered in the event … Read more

Even if you are resident and working in Indonesia, you will not be eligible for the national health insurance scheme. You will therefore need to take out private cover. Some policies have a clause that covers prescriptions, but either way, you will have to pay up front at a pharmacy to access any medication. We … Read more

If you become pregnant while you are living in Indonesia, you can either access the public healthcare system and pay upfront, or you can give birth in a private clinic. Most expats choose to take out private health insurance cover that has a maternity clause and give birth in the private sector. Please read on … Read more

If you are intending to live and work in the beautiful country of Indonesia, you need to be aware that the Indonesian public health insurance scheme will not be open to you, as an expat, beyond emergencies. You therefore need to either take out private health insurance, or pay out of pocket for your medical … Read more

If you are living and working in Indonesia, you will not be eligible for the national health insurance scheme, and you will only be able to access the public health system under your own private cover, or by paying up front out of pocket. Even then, the public scheme is limited, as it is overstretched … Read more

If you are living and working in Indonesia, or planning to travel there, keeping fit and well is important. The Indonesian public healthcare system suffers from a number of limitations: it is overstretched, has poor patient outcomes, and is overcrowded. Patients, particularly in rural areas, sometimes find it hard to get the care they need.Most … Read more

If you are an expat living in Indonesia, you will not be eligible for national health insurance. Therefore, you will need to consider your options. You could seek private treatment, for which you would need to pay out of pocket or through your private health insurance. Alternatively, you could use the public sector, but you … Read more

If you are visiting Indonesia, you may need to access dental or eye care during your stay. You will not be eligible for treatment under the Indonesian health insurance scheme. In saying this, you are permitted to use the public healthcare system as long as you pay for it, or attend a medical institution that … Read more

Indonesia is an appealing prospect for expats seeking employment, particularly regions such as Bali, but it is not the easiest place in which to find work. Its economy is recovering from recent reversals, however, and there are some sectors which still welcome expats, particularly ones with high level qualifications and experience.The petroleum and gas sectors … Read more

In Indonesia, formal education is compulsory and is divided into three levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary. There are plenty of public and private options for expat children in Indonesia. Here is an overview of what the Indonesian education system is like and how to choose the best schools for expat kids.Education for a child in … Read more

Indonesia is a vast and varied country. With a population of 260 million and over 300 ethnicities and languages, it presents a unique challenge to anyone looking to start up a business. The country’s natural riches and stable politics have seen Indonesia’s economy sail through the global recession and go from strength to strength. With … Read more

At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Indonesia and some of the social media accounts you should be following if you’re thinking of moving there.How to EscapeFacebook Page | TwitterRachel is … Read more

Sitting across the equator and between two oceans, it’s almost as if Indonesia is purposefully trying to defy easy description. Although a single flag flutters over the nation, its islands, people, business and politics are all rich and varied. It has land borders with Malaysia and Papua New Guinea, but is also the world’s largest … Read more

At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Indonesia and some of the blogs that might be useful for expats there.Life In Big Tent www.lifeinbigtent.com Lithuanian Ria named her blog after a … Read more

Indonesia is one of the fastest growing countries in South-East Asia, with a vibrant local culture and a rich history of dance, music and crafts. Due to its economy and industry, Indonesia is also home to a rapidly growing expatriate community and has many things to offer newcomers. However, like moving to any other country, … Read more

Indonesia is a melting pot of cultures and has a thriving tourist industry. But with the rapid advancement of Indonesia’s trade and industry, the country is also experiencing a large growth in expat communities in its capital, Jakarta. Broadly speaking, the crime rates in Indonesia are not very high and crimes against foreigners are usually … Read more

Indonesia, the fourth most populous country in the world, is a land that is blessed with abundant natural resources. In earlier times, the Portuguese, English and Dutch all tried to establish their control due to the country’s rich store of valuable spices. Indonesia emerged from Dutch occupation and achieved independence in 1945, and today it … Read more

Indonesia is a chain of islands that are home to various ethnic communities. Its economy is the biggest in Southeast Asia and the country houses a sizable expat community. A large number of expats in Indonesia work at foreign companies, while many also secure employment as English teachers. Finding work at a foreign company makes … Read more

Indonesia, the world’s largest archipelago, consists of 18,110 islands, out of which 6,000 are inhabited. The country’s population stands at 240 million, making it the fourth most populous nation in the world. Indonesia is a culturally diverse place, filled with numerous ethnic groups with their own unique languages, customs and beliefs. At times, this can … Read more

At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Indonesia and some of the blogs that might be useful for expats there. Anna Likes Ricehttp://www.annalikesrice.com/ Anna is an American expat who currently splits … Read more