Buying US Dollars in Indonesia

buying dollars in indonesia

Buying US Dollars in Indonesia: What the US$10,000 Monthly Limit Means for Expats

In short: Since 1 July 2026, anyone buying foreign currency with rupiah in Indonesia needs an underlying document once purchases pass US$10,000 in a month. It is not a ban. The rule covers conversions in banking apps as well as banknotes, and transfers abroad above US$25,000 now need supporting documents. If you earn or hold money in rupiah and regularly move some of it into dollars, the rules...