Retire in Indonesia
Featured city: Bali
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Indonesia's new second-home visa offers 5–10 year residency for qualifying retirees. Bali in particular is famed for its wellness culture, lush landscapes, and well-developed expat infrastructure in Ubud and Canggu.
Second-home visa, tropical lifestyle, wellness culture
- Low Cost
- Warm Climate
- Beach/Coastal
- Easy Visa
- Expat Community
- US State Department advises exercising increased caution — verify current advisory before travel.
- English is not widely spoken outside major cities — plan for a language learning curve.
- Healthcare quality can be uneven outside major urban centers — private international insurance is strongly recommended.
- Infrastructure (roads, internet, utilities) may vary by region — visit before committing to a long lease.
Retirement visa
The "Second Home" Visa requires a bank statement showing approximately $130,000 or high-value real estate.
Cost of living
In Ubud, Bali, a private villa can be rented for $1,200, and dining out is extremely affordable at local warungs.
Numbeo cost indexHealthcare
Expats often travel to Singapore for major procedures, though private clinics in Bali and Jakarta are improving.
Healthcare indexSafety
Indonesia is generally safe, though petty theft occurs in tourist hubs and natural disaster risks are present.
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