I am staying in Sanur over Easter, coming from Perth.
Is there anyone that could recommend a visa agent, not too expensive and knows his stuff!
Thanks
AllyG
Thanks for your reply. I intend to live in Sanur for 5 years on a retirement visa? I also have a problem in that I want to bring my small dog to Sanur. So far I have know I can fly him to Jakarta as there are no rabbies and then have him driven for 3 days in a vehicle. Has anyone out there done this before please.If you take the last reply to your question then you are being seriously misled,however it would help to know how long you intend staying,free visa on arrival is 30 days only then you have to leave,paid visa on arrival allows an additional 30 day extension,and is very easy to extend yourself,just be prepared for 3 visits to immigration ,
Thanks for your reply. I intend to live in Sanur for 5 years on a retirement visa? I also have a problem in that I want to bring my small dog to Sanur. So far I have know I can fly him to Jakarta as there are no rabbies and then have him driven for 3 days in a vehicle. Has anyone out there done this before please.
My neighbors had their dog flown from Europe to Jakarta where it underwent quarantine for a month then shipped by courier by truck to Bali. So there must be some means of arranging transfer at Gilimanuk because I have also heard the euthanizing story.AllyG...welcome to the forum.
1. A retirement visa does require an agent to sponsor and make the application. It cannot be done DIY.
2. Dogs, and some other animals, are banned from entering Bali...even from Java. There are some gruesome pictures of beautiful pets being euthanized at Gillimanuk ferry when traders were caught illegally trying to bring them across on the ferry. It isn't a risk worth taking if you love your pet....better find a home for (it) before leaving.
My neighbors had their dog flown from Europe to Jakarta where it underwent quarantine for a month then shipped by courier by truck to Bali. So there must be some means of arranging transfer at Gilimanuk because I have also heard the euthanizing story.
On the contrary. I think people should click that link and see how the peaceful, friendly Balinese treat those dogs....Here are some disturbing pics and video of the event recorded a while ago...WARNING....if squeamish do not click on the link.....
It is illegal to bring any dog into Bali from wherever.... a simple google will explain.
Smugglers do it for a fee but, if caught, the consequences are grim...the smugglers get away lightly (probably) but the dog pays the ultimate price by being euthanized.
Here are some disturbing pics and video of the event recorded a while ago...WARNING....if squeamish do not click on the link.....
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/horrific-video-shows-officials-bali-3904949
Did not view your link, but if illegal why would there exist a process for quarantining in Jakarta? Understand that Bali is a separate propinsi, but would guess that if people went to all that expense they would be unlikely to risk their pet's death. Will learn the process next and inform.
I would definitely welcome any information regarding transportation of pets,so please do keep us informed if you get any more info,
I have found two companies that can assist:
Jakpetz and Seven Heaven.
For my cat I have been quoted IDR 25,300,000 from one and IDR 48,500,000 from the other.
The issues for me:
It's a one way journey. If I decide to move back whilst he's still alive I won't likely find a good home - which I could in Australia.
If caught will he be 'destroyed' ?
If caught how will that affect my future visas?
It's a hard choice, I don't want to leave home but the above are concerning. The prices however are ok, not a decider for me. They include all the paperwork but flight to Jakarta, airline cat box and preflight medicals (including rabies) are extra.
Are you sure you asked those companies if they will bring your cat to Bali?
If that is the case you are wise to you have deleted their names as they are committing an illegal act if they import to Bali. I would get some guarantee that your cat will arrive safely, in Bali, before payment.Yes, one even comments on the illegality but I have edited out the names now incase I cause issues.