This island is called "paradise". Here summer lasts all year round. Having visited once, many dream of staying here - in Bali - forever. Living in "Paradise" - what Russian does not dream about it! A daring dream, but quite realizable. This is proved by many Russians who have already received permanent residence in the state of Indonesia and settled on the island.
Emigration from Russia to Indonesia
If we talk about emigration from Russia to Indonesia, almost everyone is going to move to Bali. The fact is that the state has a closed immigration policy, and it is almost impossible for a foreigner to obtain its citizenship. It is much more likely to become a temporary or permanent resident of Bali.
To start living on the island, you must first fly there. For Russians, there is no need to worry about a visa in advance to visit the island for tourist purposes. They put her at the airport for 30 dollars... A permit to stay on a visa for thirty days is valid. Then it is extended for a similar period.
Then you can fly to, for example, Singapore and return to repeat the "trick". Longer stays will require a residence permit or long-term visa.
Important! The country does not require visitors to have vaccinations, but for safety reasons it recommends vaccinations against typhoid, hepatitis and tetanus.
Thus, in order to leave Russia for Indonesia, you only need a foreign passport and a certain amount of money, which will be enough for the purpose of the traveler.
Immigration features of Indonesia
It is worth starting to prepare your move to Bali by looking for information on ways to become a resident of this state.
You can obtain a temporary or permanent residence permit through the following methods:
- Employment;
- Doing Business;
- Real estate ownership;
- Education;
- Marriage;
- Pension Immigration;
- Refugees.
Going to Bali is easy. To do this, you can use any of the listed items. But only marriage will help to make the move one hundred percent.
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Employment
It should be noted that there is practically no work for immigrants in Bali. You can try to get a job in the tourism or hotel business. At least this does not require knowledge of the Indonesian language - English is enough. For the rest of the niches in which Russians occasionally work - realtor, tutor, promoter - you need a local language.
Important! Registration for any job is impossible without official permission. If employment has occurred, the person receives a residence permit, which is called KITAS. Basically, it is a work or student extended visa.
If the police find an illegal working immigrant, he will be arrested, jailed and fined. Legal work can only be obtained by issuing an official contract with the employer, which will be approved by the Ministry of Labor of Indonesia. KITAS is given at first for a year. Then it is extended twice more a year.
Immigration with starting a business
Few Russians decide to start their own business in Indonesia. Despite the fact that the sphere of tourism services in Bali is developed, the country is poor. And the business niches that make money on tourists are practically all occupied.
From other industries, you can register a business:
- For the extraction of minerals;
- In trade, especially seafood;
- In the field of traditional medicine;
- In the field of programming;
- For teaching foreign languages.
For businessmen, requirements are imposed on the amount of the authorized capital, which is equal to at least 100 million rupees. Also, the company must be a joint stock company, and the controlling stake must be held by a citizen of Indonesia.
By the way. Employees of international companies operating in Indonesia can also obtain a business visa, which gives the right to long-term residence.
The property
The purchase of real estate by a citizen of another state is regarded as an investment in the economy. But only if the amount of the transaction exceeds $ 200,000... Anything that is purchased for a lower amount does not give the right to obtain a residence permit.
You can buy not necessarily residential property. This is not only a house by the ocean, but hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues.
Important! All real estate objects in Bali are constantly growing in value, so this investment is recognized as profitable.
Real estate prices are high by Indonesian standards. You cannot buy anything without a real estate company - the transaction will be valid only with the participation of its representative. In this case, it is imperative to check the license with the realtor, since if it is absent, the transaction is automatically invalidated.
Education
If a foreign student decides to study on the island, there are several popular educational institutions to choose from:
- Bali Polytechnic University;
- Udayana University;
- Isi University;
- Bandung University.
You can study here:
- Tourism;
- Indonesian language;
- Dancing;
- Crafts;
- Fine and other arts.
The student will receive a long-term visa of the KITAS type for the period necessary for training. But first, you need to conclude a training contract for a period of one year, which will then be renewed annually.
By the way. As a student, you can earn money (officially) twenty hours a week during school hours and forty hours a week during vacations.
Marriage and family reunification
Leaving for Bali to get married is much more profitable than getting married. A woman, marrying an Indonesian, immediately receives citizenship. A man who married an Indonesian girl will live for five years with permanent residence and the right to work before becoming a citizen.
In order for a Russian or a Russian woman to marry a citizen / citizen of Indonesia, it is necessary:
- First, get official approval from the Russian Embassy in Indonesia;
- Then the marriage is registered;
- A religious ceremony is held (there are three options: Muslim, Christian, Buddhist). Part of the registration certificate of an official marriage is a certificate of the conduct of a religious ceremony.
Family reunification is possible if close relatives who have been citizens of Indonesia for at least five years have lived in Bali. In this case, a family visa is issued, and citizens are given a guarantee for visitors with guaranteed financial support. Residence permit is given for a year, extended for three years, then you can apply for permanent residence.
Immigration of retirees
This type includes immigrants over the age of fifty years who have a passive permanent source of income in the amount of at least $ 2,000 per month... These can be savings in the bank, official renting of an apartment, and other sources. Although there are no such pensions in Russia, these immigrants are called pensioners and they are given a “Pensioner Visa”. Basically, elderly people from other countries go to live in Bali along it.
Refugees
The International Refugee Protection Program operates in Indonesia, but the government is in no hurry to issue residence permits to people along with refugee status. Paradise Island prefers to reject candidates after a long and thorough screening. But you can get a visa for a year as a religious figure, volunteer or for special services to the Republic of Indonesia.
The process of obtaining a residence permit
Before submitting a package of documents for a residence permit, you must take care of documentary evidence of the right to obtain it.
The applicant submits:
- Statement;
- The original passport and its and a photocopy;
- Four photos, parameters as for a passport;
- A document confirming the purpose and legality of your stay in Bali;
- An extract confirming the financial situation;
- A document confirming the lease or purchase of a home;
- Police clearance certificate in Russia.
The entire package must be translated into Indonesian. Each translation is notarized.
The residence permit will be issued by the Department of Immigration of the Republic of Indonesia. The decision is made within two weeks. Payment for administrative services, including translations and certification, will be about $ 500... Another two hundred will have to pay annually for the renewal of the status.
After three years of residence on a temporary basis, you can apply for permanent residence. To do this, you must have sufficient grounds and pass a series of tests for language proficiency and successful integration.
Reviews of Russians who emigrated to Bali
Irina:I have been living here since 2016. I came on a retirement visa, because immediately, when I turned 50, I officially rented out an apartment in Moscow, and I have an income of over $ 2,000 a month. Received a residence permit. I rent a house. On a normal island life, together with the rent for housing, somewhere around 800-1000 dollars is spent per month. Bali has a truly heavenly life. I am very glad that I can spend the best years of my life here.
Marina:I was admitted to the University of Bandung for the dance department. I have been studying and living here for the second year. I work part-time officially. After graduation, I hope to find a job and stay here. Bali has beautiful nature, kind and sensitive people, a very suitable climate for me. Here I live life to the fullest and feel free.
Moving to Bali is compared by many to “moving to paradise”. There is no need to learn the language for temporary residence. Obtaining a residence permit is not very difficult. Life in Bali is easy and enjoyable. It is an eternal holiday surrounded by beautiful nature.
