No, living in an RV full-time in Indonesia is not explicitly legal due to the absence of clear national regulations governing mobile dwellings. While tourism authorities permit short-term RV stays in designated areas, permanent residency violates the Law No. 28 of 2002 on Building Construction and Ministry of Public Works Regulation No. 29/PRT/M/2018, which require fixed structures for habitation. Foreigners face additional scrutiny under Presidential Regulation No. 20/2018 on foreign ownership of residential property.
Key Regulations for Living in an RV Full Time in Indonesia
- Building Permits (IMB): Fixed structures require IMB approval; RVs lack legal classification as permanent dwellings under Ministry of Public Works and Housing guidelines.
- Zoning Laws: Local governments (e.g., Jakarta’s Perda No. 1/2014) prohibit RV parking in residential or commercial zones without special permits.
- Foreigner Restrictions: Directorate General of Immigration policies (2023 circular) restrict long-term stays to hotels or leased properties, barring RV occupancy.
Recent 2026 draft amendments to Law No. 1/2023 on Job Creation propose limited RV tourism zones, but no framework for full-time living. Enforcement varies by region—Bali’s Perda No. 3/2021 tolerates short-term stays but imposes fines for prolonged occupancy. Consult Kementerian ATR/BPN and local Satpol PP (municipal enforcement) before considering RV residency.