social visa

Hello Bali expats: We will be in North America during September, returning 23 Sept. Upon return, Generally we intend to stay in Bali up to next August but likely we'll go somewhere out of Indo during that time. I (Bill) will stay in Indonesia for at least 3 months, but much of this time...

Hi All Well this is my first post. We are another family of expats on the move to Bali. Unlike many of the threads I have read we aren't coming over here with the intention/plan/idea of starting a business. Nor will we be selling anything to move here. We also won't be working here. Or...

The following was published in BaliDiscovery 16/05/2016.... "Via public announcements in the Bali press, the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office has reminded all accommodation providers and private residence owners in Bali of their legal obligation to report the details and data of all guests...

Just for anyones info, as of now, the Indo Embassy in Bangkok will not accept an application for a Social Visa without a valid return air ticket.

My current contract finishes this month & will not be extended by my current employer....but i have secured a new position. I understand i have to apply for EPO (exit permit only) & leave Indonesia....would MY current multiple entry visa allow me to return to Indonesia? This starts to become a...

Due to bad planning on my behalf I had to use Voa this time,i always come with a social visa but screwed up this time, I'm not familiar how the extension works,i arrived on Dec 5th And the visa is valid for 30 days,which means it runs out around Jan 4th, Do any of you know how long it...

Hi again, We are applying for a social visa but my question is...What if we don't have a sponsor? Is there such thing as an agent that will write out the sponsor letter for you (for $)? Thankyou

Hi everyone, I am very new to the forum, have done lots of reading on banking but have some question that I'm hoping you can help with. My partner and are relocating from Australia to Bali at the end of the year, we will be coming in on a social visa. Do we need to have an Indonesian...

Soon I'll be starting my first Sosial Budaya visa. I will be living in Amed and intend to extend the visa for the maximum period. I don't intend to use a Visa Agent and will go to the immigration office in Singaraja for these extensions. A few questions: 1. What is the fastest possible...

I believe there have been some changes with the cost of social visa and possibly some requirements. Can anyone give an update on the prices (agent and direct) and any other procedures (finger printing etc) that may have changed recently.

Hi All, I am 35 yo, not working in Bali just studying on my own, I am on a British passport, a tourist visa granted at the Indonesian embassy London, which allows me 60 day stay in Bali, runs out in 40 days time. I am planning to stay 100-120 days and am looking for the easiest solution to...

I have bought a 25 year lease with an option to renew for another 25 years. I am building some villas for commercial rental and am over 55 years. Can members please advise what would be the most suitable visa. I travel to Bali three times a year

Hi How complicated is to get KITAS since I am married to Indonesian over a year already .. and I am still on SOS budaya (social visa) .. I am living like that on Bali ... i found it more easier to fly out re-apply for sos budaya and then extend 4 more months ! I asked in Immigration .. and...

Hello, I've been reading in this forum about drivers licenses for almost an hour and I'm getting really confused with all that conflicting advice. My question is, I'm here on a social visa and I only have my german drivers license and I'd like to rent a car for a while. The only way to get...

What do I fill in or tick on my plane card for arriving into indonesia?

I went to the consulate general in melbourne on Wednesday to apply for my social visa, was told to return this Wednesday to collect my passport and get the visa if accepted. But yesterday I got a call from the consulate that I missed telling me to call the office Monday. I am so nervous, is this...

Has anyone applied for the social visa for Bali in Melbourne? Really need help!!

Has anyone used Bali expat services for their social visa sponsors?

Hey all! I'm hoping to move to Bali next month for 6 months but I need some help on the visa process. How can I apply for a social visa? Thanks

Dear all, My husband has been trying for the last week to register on line for his VITAS application, however it keeps replying internal server error. Also to no surprise nobody has anwsered any of the numbers ive called to Jakarta. Could anybody confirm if this online application works...