Thread: moving to indonesia

I am a U.S. citizen, my wife is n Indonesian citizen, and our 2 children are dual. We are moving from the U.S. in approx 1 year. I understand under the new law I will be granted legal residence? I think I come on a visitor visa and then start the process after we arrive? I want to ship some household goods, several surfboards, and a few kayaks. It is my undersanding under a kitas visa I can brng personal propert with no customs duty? Will I be able to do this under our status? I know the kayaks and surfboards may be a stretch as far as "personal property". We will have a business in Indonesia and these could be used as rentals. Anybody have any answers?

all sounds interesting! good luck! whats your new business going to be? My partner brought his windsurfing equipment over, and there was no problem, I think if they were brand new.... that might raise questions....

We will have some rooms for rent and sporting equipment for rent in Kuta Lombok. Some of the boards are a little out of the ordinary since I am older and heavier than the normal surfer in Indonesia. Others will be soft boards forbeginners. Both not easily avaliable.
I will have to visit the consulate before we go. I am not sure if it will be a problem reciving goods if I m on a visitor visa ad waiting for the permenant resident process. I do have plenty of time, I know. Hopefully it'll go fast. Thanks for the replies.

Thank you.That explains things well and is about what I expected. Still nothing about bringing in personal effects while on visitor visa and waiting for ITAP. I don't want to give some customs official the opportunity to enrichhimself at my expense.

Originally Posted by matsaleh

Great information, Spicy.

Yes....I agree with you matsaleh:-)

Tom..I think it's good idea to take 1 agent/company to assist you cause the process normally will be continuously.

My boss also married with Indonesian wife and he let an agent handle this, you can check the address at Media Cargo, sorry I don't remember the agent's name but this is the same office with the cargo. Good luck.

Thanks Titi. I emailed Media Cargo and am awaiting a reply. That is probable a good idea to have an agent. It may cost less in the long run than trying to haggle with customs myself or my wife I should say. She is usually up for a good bargaining session but this may be a bit much. The laws may or may not be clear in our case but since we may have things that being considered personal belongings could be open to discussion an agent in the know would be helpful.

Originally Posted by tom

Thanks Titi. I emailed Media Cargo and am awaiting a reply. That is probable a good idea to have an agent. It may cost less in the long run than trying to haggle with customs myself or my wife I should say. She is usually up for a good bargaining session but this may be a bit much. The laws may or may not be clear in our case but since we may have things that being considered personal belongings could be open to discussion an agent in the know would be helpful.

tom....thanks for your reply. I just remember, it's mas travel, Retirement Visa and any kind of visa, Villa and Property | MAS Tours & Travel | Retirement Visa and any kind of visa, Villa and Property, the email is sujono@mas-travel.com (this is the owner) or info@mas-travel.com. Good luck once more.