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last year
cdaryl

Bali losing its appeal to tourists big time by cdaryl

Bali was the biggest attraction to Australians to travel for many years but now it looks like failing numbers of tourists will affectits tourism industry, and we all ask why ? Options to travel elsewhere are cheaper, flights are going up to Bali as ...

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Bali is packed full ,the roads are impassible in the tourist areas ,more than iv ever seen in 15 years , luckily im i nusa dua which is normal Read More

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last year
kregekv2

Affordable Housing by kregekv2

My wife and I just moved to Bali. We retired...sorta, and moved here to be near or kids who have been here for several years. We are in Canggu but want to be in Sanur, Nusa Dua or Jimbaran areas. 2 Beds and 2 baths for 130mil to 165mil annually. Any ...

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My advice , get a temporary place and look around your target areas , do not use the local agents unless you want to get screwed , you have kids here they can do the primary legwork before you arrive ,it should not be so difficult .Stay away from ... Read More

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last year
guitarlo

BPJS: when they don't pay the bill by guitarlo

I have an Indonesian wife who is stricken with a non-diagnosed blood disease believed to be Anemia. She has been in and out of the hospital for (5) years receiving blood transfusion treatment but no doctor can diagnose her for treatment versus only ...

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@guitarloI would suggest you speak to bpjs directly ,you will get an answer Read More

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last year
haroldgregg

health insurance for expats by haroldgregg

Has anyone used the BPJS government health insurance? Is it good or bad? Thinking about signing up for it. I hear it is about 150,000 IDR per month. Thanks

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Around 3 years during covid my allianz health insurance failed when I needed it ,the customer service was useless , luckily bpjs helped me ,ya its not 5 star but good enough . Read More

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Ruud van Jepjep

BPJS -Kitas by Ruud van Jepjep

I hope to get my retirement kitas soon. Can I apply for BPJS

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Retirement kitas cannot get bpjs , even maried kitas or kitap have problems in some parts of indonesia Read More

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last year
manolarvanitis

Reputable real estate agency in Bali by manolarvanitis

I am looking for reputable real estate agencies in Bali.Your advise will be appreciated.Thank you

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No such thing as a reliable estate agent in bali ,the property here is rubbish construction , there are no surveyors also ,its a lottery Read More

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2 years ago
Rob Groot

Unit - Purchase Lease by Rob Groot

Hi Everyonegreat to meet you All (... granted virtually)thank you so much for all your info to date ...things do change in Bali / Indonesiait is now the latter part of 2022 and I am looking at "leasing" a Hotel Unit for 30 years with a 15yr ...

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@Rob Groot Be careful in your selection ,hotels dont last long in bali , bankruptcies are common here , get a good lawyer here before you pay over 1 rupiah . Read More

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2 years ago
Fred

Bank Centra Asia (BCA) by Fred

A few points:BCA ATMs are very easy to findBCA's banking app is very safe and extremely easy to use.There are BCA branches all over the placeThe BCA Flazz card can be used to pay toll fees and is normally accepted in car parks with automated ...

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You can also do that with mandiri cardless at the atm ,but as you said you dont have easy access to mandiri atms. Read More

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2 years ago
Fred

Bank Centra Asia (BCA) by Fred

A few points:BCA ATMs are very easy to findBCA's banking app is very safe and extremely easy to use.There are BCA branches all over the placeThe BCA Flazz card can be used to pay toll fees and is normally accepted in car parks with automated ...

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KOMPAS.com – For those of you customers of Bank Mandiri who have difficulty finding an ATM machine to withdraw money, the Mandiri cash withdrawal method at Indomaret can be the solution. There are a number of terms and conditions that need to ... Read More

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2 years ago
Fred

Bank Centra Asia (BCA) by Fred

A few points:BCA ATMs are very easy to findBCA's banking app is very safe and extremely easy to use.There are BCA branches all over the placeThe BCA Flazz card can be used to pay toll fees and is normally accepted in car parks with automated ...

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They do cardless in indomart Read More

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2 years ago
Fred

Bank Centra Asia (BCA) by Fred

A few points:BCA ATMs are very easy to findBCA's banking app is very safe and extremely easy to use.There are BCA branches all over the placeThe BCA Flazz card can be used to pay toll fees and is normally accepted in car parks with automated ...

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I had a bad experience with my bca account being defrauded some years ago ,customer services were totally unhelpful at the branch and also in jakarta ,cameras were not working at the atm were the phishing took place etc etc etc .Anyway I never got ... Read More

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2 years ago
Fred

Bank Centra Asia (BCA) by Fred

A few points:BCA ATMs are very easy to findBCA's banking app is very safe and extremely easy to use.There are BCA branches all over the placeThe BCA Flazz card can be used to pay toll fees and is normally accepted in car parks with automated ...

scouser59

I had a bad experience with my bca account being defrauded some years ago ,customer services were totally unhelpful at the branch and also in jakarta ,cameras were not working at the atm were the phishing took place etc etc etc .Anyway I never got ... Read More

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2 years ago
Fred

10 year visa - Confirmed by Fred

https://jakartaglobe.id/lifestyle/indonesia-introduces-10year-visa-called-second-homeJakarta. The Immigration Directorate General has introduced a long-stay visa that allows foreign visitors to stay in Indonesia for up to 10 years. “Ahead of ...

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Imho people with money and class would not live here in this country , there is a delusion here amongst the rulers that this place is paradise ,it "aint ". Read More

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2 years ago
expat.com

Living in Java by expat.com

You are an expatriate living in Java, or you used to work and live in Java. Share your expat experience! How would you describe life in Java? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? Is it complicated to ...

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Iv lived and worked in java ,dont tell me its a quiet place because it aint ! . Thats why I live in bali , I enjoy waking with birdsong . Also java has become more radical im treated like an infidel over there ,lets not talk about the crime ... Read More

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2 years ago
expat.com

Living in Java by expat.com

You are an expatriate living in Java, or you used to work and live in Java. Share your expat experience! How would you describe life in Java? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? Is it complicated to ...

scouser59

The main problem with java imho is the "bloody noise" , iv lived and worked in many muslim majority countries you can always live away from the din ,so its no issue . Java its impossible ,every few houses they have a little mosque ,with ... Read More