Bali Expat Guide – How to Build a New Life in Paradise (Edition 2025-2026): Everything You Need to Know About Visas, Housing, Costs, Daily Life, Work, Culture & Long-Term Living in Bali

Thinking about moving to Bali?Whether you’re dreaming of a peaceful life surrounded by rice fields or planning a long-term remote work stay by the beach, Bali Expat Guide – How to Build a New Life in Paradise is your complete handbook to doing it right.Written by full-time expat Magnus Georg Maurer, this guide blends deep local knowledge with step-by-step practical advice. Inside, you’ll find real-world insights on:Navigating Indonesia’s visa system (including E33G, KITAS, B211A & more)Renting, leasing, or building your dream villa legallyThe true cost of living in Bali (from budget to luxury)Remote work, opening a business, and making income as an expatStaying safe, healthy, and insuredBuilding community, raising a family, or owning petsUnderstanding Balinese culture, religion, and respectful integrationCoping with homesickness, burnout, and expat challengesLeaving well—and returning if you chooseWhether you’re a digital nomad, retiree, family, or soul-seeker, this guide offers over 250+ pages of honest, detailed, and practical advice to help you move with clarity and confidence.This book is part of the curated “Discover Indonesia” series, trusted by expats, travelers, and investors across Southeast Asia.Bali isn’t just a destination—it’s a new way of life. This book helps you make it your own. Read more