Moving to Semarang

Once you’ve made the move to Semarang, you’ll find moving around the city is easy. Semarang is conveniently located on the Indonesian National Route 1, ideal for reaching both Merak and Ketapang. Two substantial train stations are located in Semarang Poncol and Semarang Tawang. Local taxis are regularly on hand, a nippy ‘Trans Semarang’ bus service is available and the local minibus, namely the ‘bis’, is a preferred choice of many. So, it’s not difficult to reach fellow expats in Semarang and its surrounding area. Expatriates with children still in education will be pleased to hear that Semarang can boast numerous outstanding high schools and universities, including private establishments. Many expatriates moving to Semarang tend to rent accommodation, with the ‘Candi’ area a popular choice of many. If you enjoy sports, InterNations offers numerous discussion groups not only on sport and leisure, but various other topics. Plus, recent development of facilities along the Semarang River have further opened a fantastic world of water activities, sporting pursuits and art facilities for expats living in Semarang to enjoy.

Working in Semarang

Semarang may be small but don’t be fooled, it certainly has a thriving business community. So, opportunities for expatriates are often available in this bustling city. You’ll find the heart of the business community lies in Western Semarang, which houses a multitude of industrial centers and factories. What’s more, Semarang’s port is Central Java’s main shipping hub. Many businesses in the local area are family owned, however, large corporations such as Coca Cola and Kubota, to name but two, are equally at home here in Semarang. For those expatriates living in Semarang with the need to frequently travel further afield, ‘Archmad Yani International Airport’ has recently expanded their services and flights now also cover Singapore, one of the biggest transportation hubs in the world.