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Relocation plan to Indonesia

This is a SAMPLE plan generated for an example profile: Moving as a couple · Remote work · Digital nomad (remote work) · citizen of Russia

Cost of living (from ~)EUR850/mo
Steps in the plan31
Updated15.08.2026

Relocation plan

Key Milestones
  1. 1 Legalization route for remote work selected

    A suitable legal way for a Russian citizen with remote income to stay in Indonesia long term has been established. The milestone is still at the planning stage.

  2. 2 Application approved and entry prepared

    An entry or residence permit has been obtained, and accommodation, insurance, budget, and logistics are ready for the couple’s relocation.

  3. 3 The couple has entered the country and completed the required formalities

    The couple is in Indonesia, and the necessary immigration, address-registration, banking, and everyday practical matters have been completed.

  4. 4 A sustainable annual residence cycle established

    Rules for extending the status, tax compliance monitoring, medical coverage, and a backup scenario in case circumstances change have been determined.

Visa and Residence Permit
  1. 5 Match available grounds for stay with remote work

    Current visa or residence options available to a Russian citizen have been reviewed, including restrictions on working with foreign-sourced income and on extending the status.

  2. 11 Assemble the immigration package and complete the application

    A single application based on the selected grounds has been prepared with consistent information, proof of income, and the details of the receiving party, if required.

  3. 12 Submit the application and monitor its processing

    The application has been accepted by the competent authority or visa operator, and its status and any requests for additional documents are monitored by one designated person.

  4. 13 Obtain confirmation of the right to enter and stay

    Valid confirmation of the status is in hand, and the entry date, initial period of stay, and subsequent steps for extension are clear.

  5. 23 Complete post-entry immigration procedures

    The mandatory actions after entry under the selected status have been completed, including registration, biometrics, or obtaining local confirmation, if provided for by the route.

  6. 29 Track status extension deadlines and exit restrictions

    Permit expiry dates and the actions required for extension or safe departure are marked in the calendar to prevent violations of the immigration regime.

Documents, Translation, Apostille
  1. 7 Take inventory of both partners’ documents

    A list has been compiled of valid passports, proof of income, banking documents, and family-status documents required for the selected route.

  2. 9 Prepare translations and certification of priority documents

    The documents required for the immigration procedure, rental arrangements, and banking transactions have been converted into a format acceptable in Indonesia.

Budget and Cost of Living
  1. 6 Prepare a relocation and first-months budget for a couple

    Expenses for preparation, the flight, temporary and permanent housing, communications, healthcare, and a reserve have been recorded. The minimum monthly income for the selected scenario has been determined.

  2. 27 Compare actual expenses with the plan after the first month

    Actual expenses for housing, food, transportation, communications, and healthcare have been recorded; the monthly budget and reserve amount have been adjusted.

  3. 31 Finalize the annual financial plan for living expenses

    Regular savings, a reserve for renewal and emergency departure, as well as spending limits in the event of changes in remote-work income, have been approved.

Medicine and Insurance
  1. 8 Choose international medical coverage for the couple

    A suitable insurance plan, coverage area, deductible, and procedure for seeking medical care in Indonesia have been determined.

  2. 20 Activate insurance and select healthcare facilities

    The insurance policy is active, and the couple knows the nearest clinics, how to make appointments, and what to do in an emergency.

Housing
  1. 15 Choose the area and housing requirements for the initial stage

    A list of areas in Indonesia has been compiled, taking into account the budget, transportation, connection quality, access to healthcare, and the couple’s intended lifestyle.

  2. 16 Book temporary accommodation for the arrival period

    Safe temporary accommodation has been confirmed, with the option to check in after arrival and view long-term rental options.

  3. 22 View the options and arrange a long-term rental

    Housing has been selected, the lease terms and the property’s actual condition have been checked, and the address and proof of residence are available for subsequent administrative procedures.

Banks and Accounts
  1. 14 Check available international payment methods before moving

    A functional combination of Russian and international payment instruments has been selected for receiving remote income and paying initial expenses before opening a local account.

  2. 24 Open a suitable local bank account

    The possibility of opening an account for a foreigner with the selected status has been verified, and the local bank details have been connected to permitted everyday transactions.

Taxes and Tax Residency
  1. 10 Check the Tax Implications of Remote Income in Indonesia

    The criteria for tax residency, the procedure for tracking days of stay, and a safe scheme for documenting Russian and foreign income have been determined.

  2. 25 Organize Tracking of Stay and Remote Income

    A calendar of days of stay, an archive of contracts and payments, and a clear procedure for preparing tax returns and consultations in both jurisdictions have been established.

Relocation Logistics
  1. 17 Arrange the flight and transport of essential belongings

    A list of belongings to be transported has been prepared, baggage and the delivery method have been selected, and tickets and an arrival plan have been arranged without non-refundable commitments before status confirmation.

  2. 18 Prepare documents and a digital archive for the trip

    Passports, proof of status, insurance, tickets, emergency assistance contacts, and copies of key materials are available in paper and secure digital form.

  3. 19 Complete the move and enter Indonesia

    The couple has safely arrived in Indonesia, passed through immigration control, and settled into temporary accommodation.

Integration and daily life
  1. 21 Set up local mobile service and essential digital services

    Both partners have working local numbers and mobile internet, with transportation, maps, delivery, and communication channels with the landlord set up.

  2. 26 Set up everyday infrastructure at the new address

    Internet for remote work, utility payments, transportation, household services, and secure storage of contracts and receipts are organized.

Plan “B”
  1. 28 Identify triggers for changing the visa, financial, or country scenario

    The conditions under which it is necessary to change the basis for staying, reduce expenses, return to Russia, or move to another country have been documented.

  2. 30 Prepare backup resources and an annual plan review

    A financial and documentary reserve has been established, and a date has been set for the annual review of status, taxes, insurance, and the possibility of extending residency.

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