Bali is one of the leading destinations for digital nomads. Over the last decade, the island has become a home away from home for remote workers, freelancers, and creatives who only need a laptop and wifi connection to get the job done. Up until this point, Bali has been serving digital nomads well, but there …
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For nearly a decade Bali has been one of the world’s leading destinations for digital nomads. With good WiFi, affordable accommodation, and flexible visa options, the Island of the Gods has served tens of thousands of digital nomads very well indeed. But some are starting to feel that post-Covid, the vibe is starting to change. …
As officials in Bali are working to create new protocols to ensure that tourists are well-behaved while on vacation, some leaders are raising concerns that some digital nomads are also overstepping the mark. Bali is one of the world’s most popular destinations for digital nomads, but officials want to see a little more respect for …
The world is an ever-changing place. As social trends change, so do travel trends. As society’s values change, so do spending behaviors. Trends show that the millennial generation, in comparison to the generations before them, is placing increasing value on travel expenses to destinations like Bali over building up material assets. The Founder and CEO …
Bali is one of the worlds leading destinations for digital nomads. The Indonesian government and businesses in Bali are all working to attract more digital nomads to the Island of the Gods. Through partnerships with major travel companies like Airbnb and by creating a digital nomad visa, authorities in Bali are ensuring that the island …
Amidst a rise in the number of foreigners operating illegal business services in Bali, local officials are setting up a special task force to crack down on those working illegally. The announcement comes as dialogue online has been increasing. Prominent figures such as Ni Luh Djelantik and a new social media account called @moscow_cabang_bali seem …
The Bali Photography Association has raised concerns that foreigners on the island are offering a range of photography and videography, likely without the correct work permits. The Bali Photography Association (Hipdi Bali) have taken to social media and spoken with local reporters regarding their observations and the impact these kinds of illegal operations are having …
World-renowned hotel collection TRIBE is celebrating the launch of the newest addition to the family. TRIBE Bali Kuta Beach has touched down on the Island of the Gods and is bringing a bold design edit to the paradise island. Tribe is part of Ennismore, a global collective of lifestyle brands, including The Hoxton, 21c Museum …
The Indonesian Ministry for Tourism and Creative Economies has formally partnered with Airbnb. The new partnership with Wonderful Indonesia and Airbnb is called ‘Live And Work Anywhere Bali’. The aim is to promote the Island of the Gods to digital nomads and remote workers by improving awareness of the B211a socio-cultural visa. The B211a socio-cultural …
Indonesia has announced the launch of a new 10-year second home visa. The new visa category will allow foreigners with over $130,000 in the bank to apply for a 10-year temporary residency permit for Bali and other popular destinations. There are hopes that this will help attract high earners, retirees, and highly skilled digital nomads …
Ministers in Indonesia have confirmed that the process of creating a 5-10 year digital nomad visa is underway. While recently, Tourism Minster Sandiaga Uno confirmed that the B211a socio-cultural visa is a legitimate way for digital nomads to reside in Indonesia in leading destinations like Bali, Lombok, and the Gili Islands, remote workers were left …
The Department of Immigration in Indonesia has confirmed that they are cutting visa processing times. As requested by President Joko Widodo, visa extension processing times have been cut with immediate effect. It is hoped that this will make extending and renewing visas easier for travelers and long-term international residents. The visa extension process in Indonesia …