@Mr Pontus
Swedish expat in Indonesia
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About me
Swedish
Lives in Jakarta Raya
Speaks English, Swedish and Spanish.
Registration: 11 July 2020
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The afterwork culture in Indonesia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Living in Indonesia is a unique opportunity to discover the different aspects of the local culture and way of life. Today, we would like to invite you to explore the afterwork culture in Indonesia and how locals get to unwind. ...
I work from home out in the Jakarta suburb, so integrating with people can be a bit of a problem. Striking up casual conversations can be a challenge due to my limited language ability, as well as not being overly into football, cars or religion. ... Read More
Expat changing address - KITAP & KTP by Mr Pontus
Hi everyone. Does anyone have experience of moving and having to change your and your family's address on all your official documentation? Where to start? How long might the whole process take? One thinks it should be pretty easy, as I know ...
Thanks guys. That doesn't seem too hard! I feel better about it already! :D Read More
Expat changing address - KITAP & KTP
Hi everyone. Does anyone have experience of moving and having to change your and your family's address on all your official documentation? Where to start? How long might the whole process take? One thinks it should be pretty easy, as I know ... Read More
When China Attacks by cccmedia
CNN teased an upcoming news segment today by showing a 1950's film clip of the classic Adventures of Superman series... Crowd: "Look... Up in the sky ... It's a bird ... It's a plane..." --- No, its China's rogue ...
That sounds good! Although I don't think there's anywhere in my garden it could land without causing massive damage - and probably turning wifey, dog and myself into pulp in the process... :o Read More
Expats & vaccine against COVID by Mr Pontus
Hi everyone. I am interested in hearing how fellow non-Indonesian citizens in Indonesia are doing with getting vaccinated. I am from Sweden and unless I've missed it my government/embassy has issued no information to Swedes here on how to best ...
Thank you, Marcello! Read More
Expats & vaccine against COVID by Mr Pontus
Hi everyone. I am interested in hearing how fellow non-Indonesian citizens in Indonesia are doing with getting vaccinated. I am from Sweden and unless I've missed it my government/embassy has issued no information to Swedes here on how to best ...
Thanks. That's interesting. It makes me feel that I actually might qualify for a free jab at some point! I mean it seems they care more about Indonesian residency than citizen status, which is good! I just turned 50, though, so may not be ... Read More
Expats & vaccine against COVID
Hi everyone. I am interested in hearing how fellow non-Indonesian citizens in Indonesia are doing with getting vaccinated. I am from Sweden and unless I've missed it my government/embassy has issued no information to Swedes here on how to best ... Read More
Need information to get in Indonesia this September by Chouaib ben
Salutations, I am a foreign and I would like to move to Indonesia this September, Anyone can help me by information to get in Indonesia this September?
Keep checking the Imigrasi website. Also telephone the Indonesian Embassy where you live. I have heard that the consular sections at most Indonesian Embassies and consulates have kind and dedicated staff that are actually trying their best to help, ... Read More
Has living abroad helped you become a better person? by Diksha
Hello everyone, As a member of the ½ûÂþÌìÌà community, you most probably haved lived and settled in one or more countries. Be it for your career, retirement or moving with your partner, leaving behind your comfort zone must have been a challenge. ...
Currently, open-minded and confident people worldwide are the most likely to choose to become expats. But it is those who are afraid of new people and places that would benefit the most from international and intercultural experiences. Having said ... Read More
Need a help to find a job in Jakarta by Chouaib ben
Salutations, I am A foreign, I will move to live in Tangerang and I am looking for a job there, Please anyone help me to find a job there.
Hi Chouaib! I see from your profile that you are Algerian and that you have studied Communications. As a native Arabic speaker, I think you may be able to find work as a teacher of Arabic or as a teaching mentor to someone here that studies ... Read More
New members of the Indonesia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Indonesia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Thank you very much, Marcello and George. I so appreciate the input. I was under the impression that a spouse-sponsored KITAP holder is allowed to work as a sole trader (specifically to support one's family) as long as he/she does not hire anyone ... Read More
New members of the Indonesia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Indonesia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi everyone. Lovely to read all your stories here. My name is Pontus and I am a Swede, but have spent most of my life in the USA and the UK, where I studied, worked and also found my wife, who happens to be Indonesian. We moved to Jakarta a couple ... Read More