Indonesia – Visas
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Make your move to Indonesia
Bali's beaches and Java's volcanoes headline an archipelago where costs are very low and everyday life feels safe. Well-established routes for retirees and settlers offer a way in, with a territorial tax option for new residents.
Indonesia at a glance
Cost of living
Very low
Property
Very affordable
Healthcare
Limited
Safety
Very safe
Climate
Warm (~27°C)
English
Moderate
Expat community
Minimal
Where Indonesia is strongest: cost of living #6 of 76safety #7 of 77property affordability #8 of 74
Worth weighing up: healthcare #77 of 77size of expat community #77 of 80English-friendliness #64 of 81
TaxWorldwide, 35% top, territorial option for new residents
Visa / residencyRetirement/Second Home routes, ~$1,500/mo, no dual
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