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  1. davita

    A current & realistic budget for single male - around 3,000,000 IDR per week?

    I find Bali is still reasonably priced for food and, so long as the bevvy isn't imported, a night-out can be priced OK. However, those that read news will notice that import fees and tariffs are being raised soon.
  2. davita

    Lifetime visa

    In my excitement of the news that point missed me completely. A spouse sponsored visa implies the spouse testifies they are responsibly for any financial obligations their benefactor may cause the RI government financial loss. The retirement visa means the agent accepts that responsibility...
  3. davita

    Legality of Singapore visa runs

    I haven't heard of Singapore rejecting a visa run from RI for no reason. There's usually some other infringement that facebookers are loathe to tell but just love to pass on their limited crap info. In any even ...even if rejected to land in S'pore, a return to RI can be achieved by applying for...
  4. davita

    Lifetime visa

    That is great news indeed. Rp13 M for a lifetime Kitap is a bargain even if it doesn't include the 2 year MERP that stlll seems to be standard. I'm sure all members would like to hear the outcome when you actually have the Kitap in your passport. Both my wife (aged 60) and I (age 81) are due...
  5. davita

    Lease and sublease

    I hate to rain on anyones parade but the recent posts here concerning leasing/buying property in Bali and renting out when not being used should be ignored. The situation isn't what it used to be years ago and the authorities are all out to find who owns villas and not complying with the law...
  6. davita

    KITAP retirement visa question

    On the face of it it's up to the individual to do the math. If young enough, when the occasion to decide demands, it's probably viable to pay Rp70,000 and not be bothered for many years to come.... but for the more seniors, like myself (81), the cost is ridiculous. So starting over is the best...
  7. davita

    visa run to KL

    In that case.... 1. DPS-DRW is 950 nm and on average is a 2.45 min flight. 2. That's a personal question and none of your business.
  8. davita

    visa run to KL

    Your geography is way-off Juggler.... JKT-DRW is1493 nm and on average is a 4 hour flight. JKT-SIN is 476 nm and on average is a 1.30 min flight. JKT-KUL is 609 nm and on average is a 1.55 min flight
  9. davita

    Dr needed for my child

    If you are just visiting I suggest you'd best see a walk-in doctor in any Kimia Farma for normal medical care. There is one opposite MamaSan restaurant corner of top-end Sunset and jl. Seminyak. See Dr. Ayu...pretty lady...consultation around Rp100,000. If more serious then a visit to any of...
  10. davita

    Hello!! Moving to Bali with my 4yr old in November

    Any Indonesian can be your sponsor...a friend a neighbor...so long as they can fulfill the details on the sponsor form.
  11. davita

    Hello!! Moving to Bali with my 4yr old in November

    Hello Lacyeloo and welcome. An alternative to the VOA, whether the free 30 day or the paid 30 day + 30 day extension is to get a 60 day tourist visa from the nearest Indonesian consul to where you live in CA. This avoids having to go thru' the extension fracas. You will still need to show an...
  12. davita

    Techie with basic progr skills for digital project wanted

    Many in Bali work remotely on computers and it isn't noticed. Some have done it for years but, from the experience of others you do NOT want to get caught working in Indonesia without the proper permit. It is considered a criminal offence and if anyone just doesn't like you and reports...you...
  13. davita

    Techie with basic progr skills for digital project wanted

    Hi granadadilla and welcome to the forum and Bali when you arrive. I can tell you have a passionate desire to move "my operations' to work from Bali but I would caution...you will need to go thru' hoops to first get a visa to stay in Indonesia and second...be able to open a business. It isn't...
  14. davita

    Dubious charities

    Here in Bali there are numerous youths going around cars, stopped at intersections, with charity boxes stenciled Lombok relief. Many throw money into those boxes but there isn't any accountability. I wish investigators or the police would follow thru' and see if genuine or scam...but I'm naive.
  15. davita

    Earthquake in Lombok leaves 82 dead

    There has been a co-ordinated TNI/police and emergency service response...just not advertised....... "The response The BNPB said it was working together with the Indonesian Military (TNI), the National Police, the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) and several ministries and...
  16. davita

    visa run to KL

    Don't forget to pick-up your duty-free booze allowance (1 litre).
  17. davita

    Video of tourist screaming at immigration goes viral

    I've been trying to find latest news on this episode but failed. In the process I did find Emerhub's ad and advice for overstaying beyond 60 days and saw the irony and amusement.... "Once you have overstayed the 60 days, officials will investigate as well as question you thoroughly. This also...
  18. davita

    Video of tourist screaming at immigration goes viral

    Actually, her 30 day free vise expired in late February so counting to determine the validity is moot. Counting to determine the fine is what is reasonable but I'm thinking it may go beyond a simple fine. I cannot remember details but there is a point where an overstay becomes a criminal...
  19. davita

    Australian man appear in Bali court charged with kidnapping his own son

    Surely it depends on where the crime was committed. I didn't read that it was committed in Australia..... so assumed it was here in Bali. If committed in Australia I agree he should simply be deported to the Australian authorities.
  20. davita

    Video of tourist screaming at immigration goes viral

    I don't get it. She is a UK citizen that overstayed her visa to stay in Indonesia by many months...what's her excuse? in any event she needs to be charged with assault.