If it's balinese architecture...hell I wouldn't even jump when the building is done, affraid I might ruin the balance of the foundation,hahaha.
as for the rampant against western influence...too late to stop it. westerners are here and ain't going nowhere, so get used to it or waist your life fighting/hating something that is beyond your control...
as for the rampant against western influence...too late to stop it. westerners are here and ain't going nowhere, so get used to it or waist your life fighting/hating something that is beyond your control...
Ensure anything you bring in is not packaged in its purchased boxes ie telephones, computers etc. If u need to wrap an electronic item then use your clothing, computer bag and when asked its not new and for personal use. At worst if hassled its still personal and be exportable outside of the country when departing. If caught with alcohol open the top of the bottles and hand them over; otherwise they will be resold to the resorts. Clearly bringing in three new phones will land u in the pay before u go desk??
These new rules are just another method to justify hassling foreigners and locals returning from overseas work.
These new rules are just another method to justify hassling foreigners and locals returning from overseas work.
Update!!!! Article from bali discovery
Customs Office Beats a Retreat on Baggage Crackdown
Responding to Criticism and Tourism Industry Concerns, Indonesia Customs Promises Arriving Passengers Will not be Harassed for Carrying Normal Amount of Personal Effects.
(12/27/2010) In what will be seen as a welcome retreat from earlier announcements to impose strict limits on the amount of personal effects travelers can carry into Indonesian ports [See: Customs to Tighten Control on Accompanying Luggage]. Customs officials have only now formally denied any change in policy or procedure will be introduced regarding accompanied luggage with the start of 2011.
Denying stricter control were on the cards, Evi Suhartantyo, a spokesperson for the Director General of Customs and Excise, told The Jakarta Globe: "Customs at the airports or seaports will proceed as usual. It's impossible to go checking baggage one by one as it would jam the ports."
The latest pronouncement was in direct contradiction with an earlier statement made by a government official, Yudi Permadi, clarifying a regulation published by the Minister Of Finance in 2010. Permadi had warned that citizens and returning residents could expect firm adherence to rules limiting the value of accompanying personal effects to US$250 or a family traveling together to US$1,000.
These rules are, in fact, the same rules that have been on the books for over two decades. The re-promulgation of baggage rules, via Ministerial decree in 2010 (Peraturan Menteri Keuangan Nomor 188/PMK.04/2010), Permadi's foreboding public statement, and the general concern that anyone carrying a mobile telephone and a personal computer would be at risk of violating the law had travel circles concerned that an insidious crackdown was on the horizon would result in havoc for international travelers arriving at Indonesian ports.
Seeking to explain the confusion, Evi told the press: "Those are old rules that have been in place for more than 20 years now. We have received complaints that our CD (customs declaration) is complicated. So we cut the size, reduced the questions to just 11 from 15 and have provided separate forms for Bahasa Indonesia and English."
Evi argue that the restatement of the value limitations was merely a reiteration of the existing rules within the new regulation published by Finance Ministry announcing the simple Custom's forms that will be introduced on January 1, 2011.
The new regulation also requires travelers to declare cash, checks or other forms of payment with a value exceeding Rp 100 million ($11,100).
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Customs Office Beats a Retreat on Baggage Crackdown
Responding to Criticism and Tourism Industry Concerns, Indonesia Customs Promises Arriving Passengers Will not be Harassed for Carrying Normal Amount of Personal Effects.
(12/27/2010) In what will be seen as a welcome retreat from earlier announcements to impose strict limits on the amount of personal effects travelers can carry into Indonesian ports [See: Customs to Tighten Control on Accompanying Luggage]. Customs officials have only now formally denied any change in policy or procedure will be introduced regarding accompanied luggage with the start of 2011.
Denying stricter control were on the cards, Evi Suhartantyo, a spokesperson for the Director General of Customs and Excise, told The Jakarta Globe: "Customs at the airports or seaports will proceed as usual. It's impossible to go checking baggage one by one as it would jam the ports."
The latest pronouncement was in direct contradiction with an earlier statement made by a government official, Yudi Permadi, clarifying a regulation published by the Minister Of Finance in 2010. Permadi had warned that citizens and returning residents could expect firm adherence to rules limiting the value of accompanying personal effects to US$250 or a family traveling together to US$1,000.
These rules are, in fact, the same rules that have been on the books for over two decades. The re-promulgation of baggage rules, via Ministerial decree in 2010 (Peraturan Menteri Keuangan Nomor 188/PMK.04/2010), Permadi's foreboding public statement, and the general concern that anyone carrying a mobile telephone and a personal computer would be at risk of violating the law had travel circles concerned that an insidious crackdown was on the horizon would result in havoc for international travelers arriving at Indonesian ports.
Seeking to explain the confusion, Evi told the press: "Those are old rules that have been in place for more than 20 years now. We have received complaints that our CD (customs declaration) is complicated. So we cut the size, reduced the questions to just 11 from 15 and have provided separate forms for Bahasa Indonesia and English."
Evi argue that the restatement of the value limitations was merely a reiteration of the existing rules within the new regulation published by Finance Ministry announcing the simple Custom's forms that will be introduced on January 1, 2011.
The new regulation also requires travelers to declare cash, checks or other forms of payment with a value exceeding Rp 100 million ($11,100).
© Bali Discovery Tours. Articles may be quoted and reproduced if attributed to Bali Hotels, Bali Villas and Bali News from balidiscovery.com. All images and graphics are copyright protected.
its only applicable for the new items you bought overseas. It is not much, but actually its already there for years. in the custom paper there is written 200usd per person. but none really care.
that is one reason, why, indonesian who went to europe to shop, they straight away wear it and uses it. like bags and shoes and all, and they throw away all the boxes etc etc. that is to avoid this thing. as long as its not new, or a new goods you bought overseas.
its been there for years, they're just tighten it.
that is one reason, why, indonesian who went to europe to shop, they straight away wear it and uses it. like bags and shoes and all, and they throw away all the boxes etc etc. that is to avoid this thing. as long as its not new, or a new goods you bought overseas.
its been there for years, they're just tighten it.
If you are re-locating to Bali, and these are your personal effects that you will use in your new home, talk to your local Indonesian Embassy/Consulate about it before you leave. I guess the mixing desk is an unusual thing t have at home - but who knows.
My father is coming to Bali in a few weeks,:icon_biggrin: so I will let you know if he has any problems, as he is bringing 40kgs of stuff. All second hand about 10,000aud worth of equipment, so lets hope nobody is checking to much.:icon_mrgreen:
Yesterday I spent the day in customs in Ngurah Rai Airport, trying to get out 5 x standard powerboards and 1 x large vinyl plotter. It was an absolute nightmare but yes I did get it out. The cost = Rp2,000,000.00 in inspection fees. I had a local friend with me and my understanding was that the plotter was eventually listed as two bags of clothes instead of an electrical item.
they won't play by the rule. the only thing they ever wanted is to get more money from travellers. sometimes you can argue with them but sometimes you can't. but it will be better if you have local buddy who know some officers, especially when you bring in high valuable items into bali. at most case, they will wait you at immigration point and escort you to the exit gate without having to check your luggage. but this does not apply if the officer to make unannounced visits that involve a lot of officers.