Whether you are a digital nomad or  young couples or senior citizen who seek to spend retirement days in peaceful and mysticful Bali, relocating to Bali can be challenging but also not as complicated as imagining . 

Here are 3 Things You Really Need to Know Before Moving To Bali:

What permit I need 

You need a temporary stay permit (KITAS) and a work permit if you want to be hired by a company here in Bali. Or, if you wish to pen a business, you need to open a PMA (local company that can be owned by foreigners) and obtain and INVESTOR KITAS, or you can go for a retirement KITAS.

If you are a “digital nomad” things are a bit easier, even though Indonesia to clarify the legal status for remote workers sometime soon. Most remote workers have a business or social visa (B211) and keep extending it until they need to leave at least for a few days after 180days max. Even though it’s called business visa, It’s not a work permit and does not allow you to offer any paid services in Indonesia. But you can live here, and work remotely and join meetings etc.

Rent in Bali

Your biggest expense in Bali is going to be rent and housing costs (unless you develop a severe gambling, drug or faberge egg habit). Just like anywhere in the world, your rental costs will vary depending on the property type you choose, and where exactly you want to stay in Bali.

For example, a room in a shared house will work out a lot cheaper than hiring out an entire villa. Areas like Ubud and Canggu are very popular with expats, which means prices have soared.

Transport in Bali

In order to get around, you’ll need a scooter or a car – public transport in Bali is almost non-existent. There are plenty of scooter and bike taxis, which you can find on the street or with apps such as GoJek or Grab, if you aren’t keen driving in Bali yourself.