nelis
:D :D :D
Hi,
Just to let you know that today we have received our retirment visa papers. Now, I have to send them to the Indonesian Consulate in Darwin together with our pasports. We are very happy that soon we can travel to beautiful Bali,
Jogry and Nelis
Bert Vierstra
Its about time !
Took long enough :D
nelis
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Hi Roy,
Very funny this yoke! I like it! One day I hope we will meet each other.
Indeed Bert, it has taken quite a while, but the end is nearly there. First the holidays and looking around what we are going to do.
Thanks for the good wishes of you both,
Jogry & Neil
Tracey
Nice line Roy, I think I will use that with my Father in law, sometime too!
nelis
Good morning to you all.
The Ambassy in Canberra does have no knowledge about retirement visa, nor the consulates in Brisbane and Sydney. The only person who is informed and very friendly to deal with is the Consulare in Darwin.
This might help any future expatriates.
Have a beaut of a day.
Jogry & Neil
Roy
And may I add my “selamat” to Jogry and Nelis too?
Meanwhile, Immagrasi dari Bali continues to argue over whether some of us should be on a social/cultural visa, or a business visa. Try asking them their opinion. It’s tantamount to a bunch of Catholics arguing over whether the Blessed Mary was a virgin, or not. Seventeen months for me, and I'll be hooking this retirement visa too!
But, I can envision this:
Pak asks, “Why are you on a retirement visa?” :evil:
Reply, “Because I am retired.” :shock:
Pak asks, “What is this retirement thing…I mean, how do you live?” :roll:
Reply, “I live on a pension Pak, a monthly income that I earned from years of working.” :D
Pak asks, “Hmmm, how can I join this plan?” :?:
Reply, “Errrr, ahhhh, geeee, and then my classic, “tidak mengerti Bahasa Indonesia Ba Pak” :idea:
Pak asks, “Well, that was OK Indonesian. :shock:
Reply, "Ma’af, Ba Pak, it took me six years to memorize that one line.” :D
dahlia
Hello forum,
Does anyone know who can help to arrange retirement visa?
Thank you
Git
Dahlia
Look up the website
Indonesia consulate
Lots of info
Hope this helps
Gina Tyler
Git
Part two
Forgot to tell you there are some 'private organizations' lurking around looking for customers to arrainge visa paperwork for a certain sum of money. Dont trust them,i was approached by one of them a few months ago,showed my relatives (in bali) this paperwork and they started raising their eyebrows regards the legality of all the 'fee's asked for.
Gina Tyler
Jimbo
Look at the topright hand corner on visas. They are supposed to be reliable. Indonesian consulate is not so happy. Also
http://www.expat.or.id/ and search on there lots of good information.
dahlia
Hi Gina and Jimbo,
Thanks for the info.
MelanieD
I can't believe that I'm about to say how lucky I am to be over 55 by there you have it. I am! Which means I am supposed to be able to get a 'get out of having to leave the country" card. I have a (very) modest income from my part time business in social media management but enough to live on here in Bali. I am also in good health. Do they require a ppl to have a certain level of income or a bank roll in their banks? Do I need to get a medical? insurance
Sorry for the hundred questions. You can blame Markit, he suggested I make a few more posts so I can PM the person more likely to make any sense after a few beers! :icon_e_biggrin:
tintin
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Moving to Bali but Never Dared Ask:
Retire in Indonesia: Everything you need to know
Retirement in Indonesia
MelanieD
I knew you couldn't work here I.e. Take other people's jobs...but I didn't realise you aren't allowed to make money online ....i.e. bringing money into the Indonesian economy from other countries. Interesting. Funny cos there are soooo many online articles about how to make money online so you can retire overseas! What about when you get a retirement visa? They say you need to have an income of about $18000 a year US to be eligible...they must just expect you to have a good super plan to live on I guess.
Thanks for the advice. I will just have to sit around and do nothing then! Finally...a real bona fide reason to do sweet FA!:icon_wink:
Braveheart_shaped_box
Be warned Melanie, ask five MITS (men in tight shirts) to clarify anything regarding retirement/residence/online earnings etc. and you will get eighteen contradictory responses, often from the same person.
Also once you make any inquiry they will automatically assume you are looking for loopholes and will single you out for 'attention'.
Be very careful what you say on here or other social media regarding your intentions and means of income.
Markit
MelanieD wroteI can't believe that I'm about to say how lucky I am to be over 55 by there you have it.[COLOR=#ff0000] Don't tell everyone they'll all wanna be 55 - also bare in mind the over 55 are the single most endangered group from new AIDs infections. Fun is being had![/COLOR]
I am! Which means I am supposed to be able to get a 'get out of having to leave the country" card. I have a (very) modest income from my part time business in social media management but enough to live on here in Bali. [COLOR=#ff0000]Be careful what you say about working or income here as it is momentarily a very sensitive subject re work permits, taxes and permission. We are NOT ALLOWED to do any gainful employment while residing in this country NONE. [/COLOR]
I am also in good health. Do they require a ppl to have a certain level of income or a bank roll in their banks? Do I need to get a medical? insurance[COLOR=#ff0000](see recommended articles)[/COLOR]
Sorry for the hundred questions. You can blame Markit[COLOR=#ff0000](Always picking on the little guys)[/COLOR], he suggested I make a few more posts so I can PM the person more likely to make any sense after a few beers! :icon_e_biggrin:
Ask as many questions as you want - most of the weirdos here have sweet FA else to do other than drink Bintang and chase Poontang, yours truly included. :icon_wink:
no.idea
Gurkha wroteBe aware that a retirement visa is valid ONLY in Bali.
What drugs are you on now? Where did you pull that bit of rubbish out from. Have you been drinking with Markit?
Markit
Luckily Gherkin's on a different island.
They've obviously told him his Bali Kitty aint no good there trying to make him leave again and him being an old army wonk (like no.idea) he's easily misled.
no.idea
Markit wroteLuckily Gherkin's on a different island.
They've obviously told him his Bali Kitty aint no good there trying to make him leave again and him being an old army wonk (like no.idea) he's easily misled.
I will agree with the ex military statement. The easily misled is also correct however can we leave the OLD bit out of this.
If you keep the insults up I will let out a few secrets. Such as the fact that you really come down to Sanur to collect school books to pass on for the education of young people in your area. Up until now they only think you come here to eat my cheese and annoy the hell out of me!
Braveheart_shaped_box
Anyone who tells you they [I]understand[/I] Indonesia is camping on the edge of reality, however, the likes of Ron, Marky, Noddy and quite a few others can help guide you on your path to 'enlightenment' ... Good Luck
