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  • Get information in our Indonesia guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Indonesia

  • Henrik Olsen

    I was amazed how many other members in Jakarta share the same interests as me. And some of them come from Norway, too !

InterNations – Uniting Brits living in Indonesia

Would you like to get in touch with other Brits in Indonesia? Are you in need of help and advice from your British compatriots? Or would you like to join other British expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the steep mountains and extensive cave systems of Kalimantan?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Indonesia or are still living in United Kingdom and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Indonesia offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of British expats in Indonesia, coming from all corners of United Kingdom - from Glasgow, over London to Cardiff.

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Attend our monthly events and activities for Brits expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Dec 21, 2024, 12:30 AM
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Let's join our trip to Pari island, one of the Thousand islands! (...) Protected content (...) - 07.30-09.30:heading to Pari Island on a ferry boat - 09.30-12.00:Check in at the homestay & rest - 1
Jan 4, 2025, 3:00 AM
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Let’s connect … and have fun! I’m looking forward to meeting you. This is a Ten month course leading to a level 4 in Clinical Hypnotherapy. It’s is one weekend per month, please visit the website for

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Find other Brits to share your hobbies with

Find Tips and Advice on Indonesia from British Expats

Of course, expat living in Indonesia is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Brits is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Indonesian way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Brits in Indonesia, residing in Jakarta, Medan, Semerang and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Brits in Jakarta or Brits in Bali.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for British food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Indonesian InterNations Community:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from United Kingdom in Indonesia.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our Indonesia Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get roast beef in Medan.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for Indonesia to get information on institutions from your home country, including the British embassy.

From the steep mountains and extensive cave systems of Kalimantan to the ricelands, coffee plantations and volcanoes of Java, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly British expats in Indonesia.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Brits in Indonesia

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Indonesia. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Indonesian nasi goreng, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Jakarta’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see Java's cultural treasures as well as other beautiful landmarks in Indonesia.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from United Kingdom and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Hello from our Brits living in Indonesia!