Relocation plan to Indonesia

Sample step-by-step plan

This is an example plan for a hypothetical scenario: Moving as a couple · Remote work · Financially independent / passive income · citizen of Kazakhstan

Cost of living (one adult)EUR595/mo
Steps in the plan24
Updated19.08.2026

Relocation plan

Key Milestones
  1. 1 Milestone 1: relocation preparations completed

    A set of initial data, a financial reserve, and a relocation plan for the couple’s move to Indonesia have been prepared.

  2. 2 Milestone 2: suitable visa route approved

    A legal way to stay in Indonesia long-term, taking into account remote income and financial independence, has been selected and implemented.

  3. 3 Milestone 3: relocation organized and entry completed

    Housing, insurance, payments, and logistics have been arranged, and the couple has entered Indonesia.

  4. 4 Milestone 4: post-entry formalities completed

    The necessary immigration, household, banking, and tax procedures for sustainable residence have been completed.

Visa and Residence Permit
  1. 9 Match available visa routes to remote work

    Verified which type of entry and stay corresponds to Kazakhstani citizenship, financial independence, remote income, and the planned length of residence.

  2. 10 Prepare and submit the visa application

    The application for the selected Indonesian visa route has been submitted for both members of the couple, and proof of submission has been saved.

  3. 11 Receive the decision and check the conditions of stay

    The right to enter and stay has been confirmed, and restrictions on work, extensions, address, and departures from Indonesia have been recorded.

Documents, Translation, Apostille
  1. 5 Audit the couple’s documents and Indonesia’s requirements

    A list of valid documents and proof of relationship, income, and identity required for the chosen relocation scenario has been established.

  2. 6 Prepare document legalization and translations

    The documents required for the visa process, insurance, housing, and banking transactions have been put into a form acceptable for use.

Budget and cost of living
  1. 7 Create a relocation and monthly living budget

    One-time expenses, the couple’s recurring expenses, an affordable rent burden, and a minimum reserve based on income from remote work have been determined.

Healthcare and Insurance
  1. 8 Choose medical coverage for the couple

    An insurance option has been selected that covers the relocation period and residence in Indonesia, with a clear process for accessing medical care.

Housing
  1. 12 Choose temporary and permanent accommodation

    A safe area and type of accommodation within the budget have been determined, and accommodation with a verified address has been secured for the arrival period.

Banks and Accounts
  1. 13 Prepare international payments and backup access to funds

    Before the move, uninterrupted access to funds, remote income, and multiple payment channels is ensured.

  2. 20 Check the possibility of opening a local account and set up the payment framework

    It has been determined whether a local bank account is needed, and a secure system for transfers, storing an emergency reserve, and paying everyday expenses has been established.

Taxes and Tax Residency
  1. 14 Create a tax map for remote income

    The potential tax implications of residing in Indonesia, the tax residency criteria, and the procedure for accounting for income from abroad have been identified.

  2. 21 Maintain a tax obligations calendar and annual close

    The dates for monitoring time spent in the country, retaining proof of income, and preparing mandatory reports in the relevant jurisdictions have been recorded.

Relocation Logistics
  1. 15 Arrange the flight, luggage, and shipment of belongings

    A practical list of the couple’s belongings has been prepared, the route has been booked, and a method for delivering the necessary property has been determined without exceeding the budget.

  2. 16 Prepare the documents and essentials for border crossing and arrival

    Proof of entry, accommodation, insurance, finances, and a contingency plan have been collected on the phones and in backup storage.

  3. 17 Complete the relocation and enter Indonesia

    The couple arrived in Indonesia via the agreed route and safely settled into pre-arranged accommodation.

Integration and everyday life
  1. 18 Complete post-arrival immigration and address-related procedures

    The validity periods of permits have been checked, and the necessary actions related to the address, extension, or confirmation of status have been completed.

  2. 19 Set up communication, transportation, and everyday services

    The couple has access to local communication services, internet, navigation, transportation, and the main ways to obtain goods and services.

  3. 22 Establish medical and social infrastructure

    Suitable clinics, pharmacies, and emergency contacts have been identified, and a work and everyday environment for long-term residence has been arranged.

Plan “B”
  1. 23 Prepare scenarios in case of refusal, delay, or changes to the conditions

    There are predefined actions in case of visa refusal, inability to extend the visa, exceeding the budget, or loss of remote income.

  2. 24 Conduct a final check of the relocation’s resilience

    It has been verified that the couple retains a financial reserve, an alternative legalization pathway, and the ability to leave Indonesia promptly if necessary.