Update policy
Indonesia Knowledge content ages differently by topic. This page sets out which pages we treat as time-sensitive, how often we refresh them, and how we handle corrections when readers identify out-of-date or incorrect information.
Review cadence by content type
| Content type | Review frequency | Trigger for sooner update |
|---|---|---|
| Visa, entry rules, e-VOA | Quarterly | Any Indonesian immigration policy change |
| Tourist levy, customs declarations | Quarterly | Fee or process change |
| Cost of living, trip budget | Annually | Major exchange-rate shift or inflation event |
| Tax residency, KITAS, BPJS | Annually | Any UU change or new ministerial regulation |
| Hospital and emergency contacts | Annually | Hospital closures or major changes |
| International school fees | Annually | School policy or new opening |
| Volcano and earthquake guidance | As needed | Major eruption or seismic event |
| Transport (flights, fast boats, trains) | Annually | Operator failures or major route changes |
| Cuisine, culture, history | Every 2-3 years | Reader-submitted factual corrections |
| Destination guides (highlights, what to do) | Annually | Major operator changes or destination access |
| Comparison pages | Annually | Material change to either side |
| Itineraries | Annually | Operator failures or major changes |
Date markers
Every content page on this site shows a reviewed date. If you’re reading a page that’s been reviewed more than 12 months ago and contains time-sensitive information (visa, levy, cost), we recommend verifying directly with the official Indonesian source we cite. See sources & verification.
How we handle corrections
When a reader emails a correction, we follow this process:
- Verify the claim against the official Indonesian source
- If verified, update the page within 7 days for time-sensitive content; 30 days for evergreen
- Update the page’s reviewed date
- Acknowledge the corrector by email (we don’t publish their names without permission)
- For materially significant changes, note the correction in a brief footer line
What we don’t change
We won’t update pages to:
- Remove negative coverage of operators who behave badly
- Add paid placements or endorsements
- Soften factual reporting under pressure from interested parties
- Remove safety warnings on legal or ethical grounds
Major updates and rewrites
For substantial rewrites of entire sections (visa hub, expat hub, safety hub), we use a versioned approach. The previous version’s key facts are preserved if useful for historical comparison; otherwise the new version replaces it. Internal links are updated throughout the site as part of each major rewrite.
Submitting an update suggestion
Email hello@indonesiaknowledge.com with:
- The page URL
- The specific claim that needs updating
- The corrected information
- A reliable source for the corrected information
- Optionally, your name (we’ll only publish with permission)
See also our editorial policy and sources & verification pages.