Roy
Jorgen, have you been reading the same forum as me? The usual answer (and the best) that I most often read when it comes to real estate matters is...hire an attorney (here), NOT a notaris.
The usual answer I read regarding visa regulations is “consult the Indonesian Embassy closest to where you reside.” After all, that is where the visa will be issued.
I hear you Jorgen, but come on! Sharing one’s own experiences is just part of this forum and the fun in contributing.
jorgen
I know that people asking questions on this forum sometimes are dissapointed because of the lack of simple answers, Yes or no.
One question is after a week divided to alot of answers, more questions and sometimes just fights between other members.
A forum like this is not a god place for legal advise, buying land for example, you can get some experience from others but you still have to find your own way once you are here.
You have a lot of people on this forum that already bought land and everyone has there own experience.
In other matters there should be simple to give a straight answer but still there isnt, why?
The thing is that in Bali and Indonesia there is no such thing as a simple answer, you can do things in many different ways.
Depending on your contacts, how much money you want to spend or if you have a lot of time or not the answers will be different.
Visa is one, driving licens another question that if this was Sweden would be very easy to answer and all the people would give you the same answer.
In Indonesia its not that simple, visa for example, most of the people use an agent that fix everything, but if you have the time you can do it your self. Once at the immigration office you will have different ways, depending on time and money....
Drivinglicense is the same, you can find someone that will fix it for you or you can do it your self for 250 000rp for a 5 year license, someplaces will however give you only 1 year, why, i dont know and actually i dont care.
If you use the forum and do some research your self, in Indonesia or back home you will find it very usefull, you can get in contact with people and once you meet, one thing givs another and you can avoid some of the worst misstakes.
If understanding everything, being well organized and effective is the most important for you maybe Indonesia isnt the right country.
milan
I understand you and it can be frustrating even for an Indonesian like me who haven't lived in Indonesia for quite some time. So, as long as you are aware of what it entails whenever you have to deal with all the bureaucracies in Indonesia, then just apply "when you're in Rome, do like what the Romans do". If it's more hassle-free and you can afford to pay extra, then do it through an agent rather than wasting time doing it on your own and still have the risk of bungling it. As long as the cost is reasonable, of course.
mileage
Jorgen, My brother and his Swedish wife went to settle back in Sweden to set up a new life last year. They were told by Swedes that their Uni degrees had credence over there, that there was plenty of work for them in their chosen field by Swedes, and that life in Sweden was good, by Swedes. they came back to Australia 6 months later after giving at real good go over there. None of the above proved true for them. No one has all the answers mate. It takes input from many experienced people and a good 'bullshit filter' to find the truth.
mileage
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if this was Sweden would be very easy to answer and all the people would give you the same answer.
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My 'bullshit filter' is sounding off at this comment. :!:
