
Living & Retiring in Bali, 2026 Edition
Bali is a wonderful place to live or retire. For a U.S. citizen it’s also financially complex, in ways that differ sharply from the system you’re used to. This guide surfaces the friction early, in plain English, so you can plan around it. Inside you’ll find:
- Whether your KITAS makes you an Indonesian tax resident before you cross 183 days
- Which permit fits your situation, and what each one forbids you from doing
- The investment mistake that can quietly cost Americans the most
- What happens to your IRA, 401(k), Roth, and Social Security
- Why foreigners cannot hold Hak Milik, and what to hold instead
- The order to make your moves in, month by month

