Whether you are moving for work or because life takes you to another country, relocating takes time and is stressful. There are many things to think about, many factors to consider. The best way to fight this and to reduce stress is to start the process early and plan thoroughly. This way, you will be prepared for any problem that might arise. Getting some reliable international Japan movers also reduces your stress significantly. And if you are moving from Japan to Indonesia, then this article is for you. Today, we talk about most important things to think about during your Japan-Indonesia relocation.

Japan-Indonesia relocation documents

The first things you need to ensure when starting your Japan-Indonesia relocation is the proper paperwork. This includes getting the correct visa and making sure your passport is valid.

Visas

Receiving an Indonesian visa takes time. Before they reach you back, your papers will have to go through multiple government departments. It can take from a couple of weeks up to a couple of months. This is why you need to apply for a visa early in your Japan-Indonesia relocation. If you want to work in Indonesia, you will need to apply for a work permit or ITAS (limited stay permit).

If your company is sending you to Indonesia for work, they will usually be the one completing the visa process. However, if you are doing this by alone, you will need to get in touch with an Indonesian Embassy in Japan. There, you can ask for instructions about obtaining a visa or the work permit. Japanese citizens also have a privilege to enter Indonesia visa-free for 30 days. 

Remember that tourist and business visas do not allow you to work in Indonesia. If you are there on the said visa, you will have to go to another country to visit Indonesia’s Embassy and apply for a work permit or ITAS. By doing this you will end up with getting a new visa in your passport.

Other documentation

You also need to take other documentation with you on your Japan-Indonesia relocation. These include medical records for you and your family, as well as kids’ school records.

Medical records are very important for obvious reasons – if something bad happens, you will have paperwork to help your doctors in Indonesia. Take the copies of the results of all the tests you had recently. Some permits you are getting for your Japan-Indonesia relocation might even require you to do additional medical exams. Also make sure you are keeping note of your blood type, allergies, and similar important data both for yourself and your family members. If you have a chronic condition and you are taking prescribed medication, talk to your doctor about your Japan-Indonesia relocation. You might need to stock up on your medicine in Japan since you cannot buy everything in Indonesia.

If you are moving from Japan with your kids, you should also visit their schools and get their school transcripts. This way, enrolling them into a school in Indonesia, or an international school will be easier. Getting the school syllabus is also a good idea. This will help the school counselor understand and help your children better.

Change your address for your Japan-Indonesia relocation

Finally, during your Japan-Indonesia relocation, you might need to change your address on various documents and subscriptions. Make sure you change:

• magazine and newspaper subscriptions,
• television, cable, internet subscriptions,
• credit card information,
• phone and utilities,
• your documents – if your Japan-Indonesia relocation is permanent.

Depending on your stay in Indonesia, you might not want to cancel some or all of these. Also, if you will be renting your home, your tenants might volunteer to pay for some services (more about renting your home below).

Your things during your Japan-Indonesia relocation

Another important aspect of your Japan-Indonesia relocation is the finances. You will need to decide what you will do with your possessions. You can either keep them (if you are coming back to Japan after a time), sell them or take them with you. If you decide to take them to Indonesia, you will need some reliable moving service Japan to help you with transporting your things during your Japan-Indonesia relocation.

The two of the most valuable possessions are your car and your home. As far as your car goes, you have a couple of options. You can sell it, store it somewhere or take it with you. On the other hand, you can either sell your home or start renting it to tenants.

Your home in Japan during your Japan-Indonesia relocation

The first thing you need to decide is whether you will be selling or renting your house. When it comes to this, there is a number of things to consider. Think how long you will stay in Indonesia, and how long it will take you to sell your home. Is it possible to get more money from renting it? The rule of the thumb is that, if you are staying more than three years in another country, you should probably sell your home.

Renting is a long process, and you will need to find someone to deal with your tenants in Japan while you are in Indonesia. Consider taking landlord’s insurance in case any problems with your new tenants arise.

Banks in Indonesia

Finally, you will need to make an appointment with your bank and have a talk with them about your Japan-Indonesia relocation. Talk to them about different options you can choose from. Check if your back works internationally and if you can transfer money to Indonesia without much loss. You might end up closing your account and opening one in an Indonesian bank.

You can also opt to use your credit card in Indonesia, though you will lose money in every transaction on converting Japanese Yen to Indonesian Rupiah.