Hello everyone. I just proposed to my indonesia girlfriend last month, so that's exciting. I didn't realize that indonesia does not allow dual citizenship. I want her to become US citizen and move here to the united states with me. She is unsure and will miss being an indonesian citizen. I tried to research what it would take if maybe someday I pass and she wants to move back to indonesia. It was unclear how someone could regain their indonesian citizenship. Has anyone here done that or known someone who's done that? Does anyone know a person that is a foreign citizen, but lives their life in indonesia? So maybe she could still go back as a us citizen.

Hey y'all, I'm headed to Indonesia for the Linkin Park concert in February, and I need advice/recommendations for cafes/food spots I should visit. I'll be coming down with a friend of mine who is Muslim, and I want to make sure I do my due diligence and not accidentally bring her somewhere that isn't halal.

While googling, I found places like Pagi Sore, and cafes like Scarletts place seem to be pretty popular, however i noticed that a few of the restraunts were stated as having halal options but also had alcohol on the menu. Is this a common thing for Indonesia? And if the location doesn't have the halal certification, how can I make sure that it's still halal?

Hi Everyone,

I'm traveling to Turkey from Thailand and I have a self-transfer layover in Jakarta on my way to and back from Turkey, I understand that since I'll need to leave the transit area I'll require a visa, but I'm wondering whether this visa will stay valid for my journey back when I need to do another self transfer, or will I need to get another visa on my way back? I'm eligible for a VOA since I'm an Australian citizen btw.

Hello friends! Im going to Jakarta for holiday and would like to exercise (given how much amazing food im going to eat). Does anyone know if theres any social soccer games/ pick up games on weekday nights? Would like to pop by and get some steps in

I'm looking for someone to find furniture and other items for sale in Jakarta,

• I would pay to go to have you find pieces
• purchase and ship them to me
• you would negotiate the price down
• WhatsApp me pieces that are found
• ship them to me

I am looking for hand carved wood pieces.

Message me if you are interested. If this isn't the best place to post this please let me know where I should post it. Thank you!

Respected Everyone,

Good day to you all ,I am working for a company as a secretary and my boss is planning to visit Jakarta. However due to his profile ,He always needs a bodyguard around him for security reasons .

We had a previous contract with a security company in Jakarta but sadly ,They closed down due to internal issues and now we are looking for another company to provide the bodyguard services .

Any recommendations would be helpful ,Thank you.

PS : I did Google a few but afraid of being scammed

Hi, I'm considering building cluster houses in West Jakarta and am curious to know what factors would make you want to purchase one for at least 4 billion Rupiah.

Would you prioritize:
- Proximity to transportation (e.g., MRT, bus stops)?
- Security features (e.g., gated community, CCTV)?
- Modern amenities (e.g., smart home technology, sustainable features)?
- Spacious layout or green spaces?
- A specific neighborhood or surrounding infrastructure (e.g., schools, shopping areas)?
- Price point vs. value offered?

Also, I’d love to know:
- What size of the building (in square meters) would you expect for this price range?
- Would you plan to live in the house or rent it out?

Feel free to share any other preferences or thoughts that would influence your decision! Your input will be really helpful in designing the project.

Thanks!

Hi everyone, I’m exploring the idea of investing in a residential project in Jakarta, particularly in West Jakarta, and would love to hear your insights as expats.

I’m curious about where expats typically prefer to live in Jakarta and what factors are most important when choosing a rental property. For example, do you prioritize proximity to work, schools, or certain amenities like pools, gyms, or security?

If the property were to be in West Jakarta, what would you expect in terms of:
- Monthly rent price?
- Property size (land and building)?
- Facilities offered (e.g., gym, pool, parking, smart home features)?

Your feedback would be invaluable as I refine my ideas. Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts!

I’m looking for a local market or tips on finding afford one cost-effective clothes like T-shirts, sweat pants.

I been recommended to go to Tanah Abang Market.

Someone also suggested a company called cititex for t shirts.

Any tips Would be appreciated

Hi, I’m looking for a luxury hotel for a 3D/2N staycation in Jakarta for this February. I found The Dharmawangsa Hotel via online search and I like it a lot, but I am wondering if there are other good options that I’m missing. I generally like classical/boutique hotels with a nice swimming pool and wellness facilities.

Any recommendations?

I am arriving around 7:30 AM on a Sunday with Singapore Airlines, and I need to clear immigration and customs, access an ATM and head to another terminal.

There are Lion Air and Super Jet flights at 10:55. Can I make either or both of those?

Does anyone have any recommendations on ATMs and were to buy a phone card for 30 days?

Thank you.

Hi Jakarta. I have a favourite pair of pants that I would like to take to a tailor so I can have copies made. A few questions: (1) roughly how much would the market price be for this? (2) anyone got a good tailor recommendation? (3) should I bring fabric or will most tailors be offer a selection of fabrics? Thanks!

I lived in Jakarta previously for some years for work, heading back to live there from March/April 2025, and I'm looking for apartment building recommendations, specifically, more modern/upscale buildings in SCBD/Kuningan/Sudirman.

All Jakarta Apartments used to be my go-to source. However, I just checked, and it seems the site hasn't been updated since 2021. I'm really after some more up-to-date recommendations.

Where I have lived previously to give an idea of what I am after:

Menteng Park Apartments (I enjoyed living there even though it was further away from my office at the time, which was in SCBD, but from my recent research of reviews from tenants, it appears the maintenance/upkeep of the building has gone downhill quite a lot, with reports of extensive pest issues throughout the building now, which I never encountered when I lived there in 2021/2022).

Residence 8 (It was fine, but I had ongoing issues with the internet here in two separate apartments in the building)

District 8 Apartments (I liked living here, but again, I'm after some more recent recommendations)

The Mansion Kemang (Not for me. I like going to Kemang, but I'm not a fan of living in Kemang. I also didn't like the layout of the apartments)

The Elements and Anandamaya Residences look promising. If anyone has any up to date recommendations, I'm all ears, as I'm finding it difficult to find reliable sources of information now that All Jakarta Apartments will seemingly never be updated again.

Howdy people, Will be arriving in Jakarta for around NYE and unsure what to do for it. Would be nice to have a bit of a party but does anyone have recommendations? While I’m there I’m keen to experience the city to the fullest so any great and cheap, food spots, experiences, night life recommendations would be unreal too! Thanks!

Hello, would you know any specific hotel or high end restaurant which sell a complete Christmas dinner set? I have no time to cook. Budget not an issue.

hello! will be in jakarta this week for three days for a concert at the Indonesia arena. I'm staying around the senayan/scbd area and was wondering if there's some nice coffee roasteries that specialize in Indonesian coffee as I've heard so much about it. some insight into cafes and roasteries around senayan/scbd/central jakarta would be helpful! thanks!

I'm planning to visit Jakarta for the Linkin Park concert scheduled for Feb 16 at the GBK Madya stadium. However, basic research on internet shows that it is peak rain season in Indonesia Feb. I'm not sure if the frequency or the intensity of the rainfall. Or even about the venue facilities. Can someone guide me on this and possible impact of the rains on the concert? Also how will be the rain in Bali and other parts of Indonesia, if I decide to plan a week long tour? For context, I'll be travelling from Mumbai, India and it rains heavily and kinda continuously here during peak rains, hence the worry. TIA

Looking for recos on oyster spots in Jakarta (preferably South, Central, and West area). Open to a la carte or AYCE, but more importantly, the oysters have to be good quality. TIA!

hello, i will be visiting jakarta for about three days to attend a concert at the Indonesia arena this week. i will be put up in the senayan/scbd area. I've heard some unfortunate things about the city, so should I be worried? is scbd a walkable area? and will I need rain reinforcement? thank you so much in advance! I'm also interested in trying out some local and other asian foods while in the city, so some recommendations would be really helpful

hello! gonna visit jakarta for the first time next week! was wondering hows the weather in jakarta around December so i can prepare my clothes and other stuffs. hows the traffic situation as well? will be staying at southern part of jakarta!

should i wear face masks too?

thank you so much in advance! :))

Hi guys, Ill be visiting Jakarta with the wife on February for the upcoming linkin park concert and it'll be my first time. It's held at the gbk madya stadium and I'm pretty sure the concert will be at night.. my question is, how can I get back to my hotel (park Hyatt) after the concert, and I also heard from the wifeJakarta might not be so safe at night so could also use some reinforcement on that as well. Thanks in advance... And looking forward to visiting Jakarta for the 1st time.

Edit: Thank you so much guys for the warm and friendly responses! And for my fellow LP fans, ill be at Yellow B section.

Hello!

Me and my husband are visiting Jakarta for the first time, we are staying in Ibis Styles Tanah Abang hotel. 1) Is it a good area? 2) How is the weather in Jakarta these days? 3) What are the main attractions to see, food to try? (We are both Muslim Arabs and want halal food please)

we will be here only for 4 days :( hopefully we will be able to see the most important parts of Jakarta

Thank you so much

Kinokuniya? Periplus? Which branch? I’m looking for novels, nonfiction books about Indonesia and/or art and photo books. thanks!