@favenchi
Australian expat in Indonesia
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Lives in Bandung
Registration: 27 October 2012
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Essentials to live in Indonesia by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Indonesia, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Indonesia? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
DVD's........especially BluRays sold in Bandung for around 5 dollars (equivalent)......usually first release movies. However if you need to follow the more legal path you can order in from (for instance) Amazon...Pos Indonesia would allow ... Read More
WHY do Retirement Visas cost so much ?? by Mr Bruce
I am attempting to get a Retirement Visa and have been quoted a 9.500,000 Fee ??
I always believed the prices were way over the top....they had me convinced they were the only ones who could handle my Kitap. I did pay for a series of one year "Kitas" and then the 5 years "Kitap"...next would have been what ... Read More
WHY do Retirement Visas cost so much ?? by Mr Bruce
I am attempting to get a Retirement Visa and have been quoted a 9.500,000 Fee ??
Seems I was being ripped off big time....I had already paid up to 50 million idr for the 5 year Kitap...then early this year this email arrived from Sola Gracia Bali... Hallo Mr. ...... Hopefully you are well. Bali just start raining !! FYI that ... Read More
WHY do Retirement Visas cost so much ?? by Mr Bruce
I am attempting to get a Retirement Visa and have been quoted a 9.500,000 Fee ??
Just wanna add this....I was using a company based in Bali.......first of all they wanted close to 150 million idr for the unlimited retirement Visa.....then it was "reduced" to around 100 million idr. I had paid a large amount previously ... Read More
Why is Indonesia so Appealing to You? by Ubudian
As frustrating as life can sometimes be here in Indonesia, thinking specifically of all the recent proposed as well as implemented changes in visas, taxation, business licensing, and real estate issues since Jokowi was elected President last year, ...
Absolute classic.....thank you so much....love it.. Read More
Why is Indonesia so Appealing to You? by Ubudian
As frustrating as life can sometimes be here in Indonesia, thinking specifically of all the recent proposed as well as implemented changes in visas, taxation, business licensing, and real estate issues since Jokowi was elected President last year, ...
Fred it is indeed wonderful to know that David Bowie loved Indonesia so much....the people are of course the greatest asset.....You can talk to anyone.....there'll always be lots of smiles...and many like to practice their English.... I am still ... Read More
Why is Indonesia so Appealing to You? by Ubudian
As frustrating as life can sometimes be here in Indonesia, thinking specifically of all the recent proposed as well as implemented changes in visas, taxation, business licensing, and real estate issues since Jokowi was elected President last year, ...
when answering questions about Public Holidays in Bandung....especially by those who only could visit at this time......I would always suggest they could stay in Central Bandung.....at an hotel near or at Jalan Braga....or at the Bandung Hyatt (or ... Read More
Why is Indonesia so Appealing to You? by Ubudian
As frustrating as life can sometimes be here in Indonesia, thinking specifically of all the recent proposed as well as implemented changes in visas, taxation, business licensing, and real estate issues since Jokowi was elected President last year, ...
that new terminal will be a big help...the airport is one of the busiest on Java......Indeed the runway is not long enough for the really big jets......it can only accommodate passenger aircraft such as B737 and Airbus A320/319.(and various ... Read More
Why is Indonesia so Appealing to You? by Ubudian
As frustrating as life can sometimes be here in Indonesia, thinking specifically of all the recent proposed as well as implemented changes in visas, taxation, business licensing, and real estate issues since Jokowi was elected President last year, ...
not going to be drawn into any more deeply on this (Hansson)......I was a freelance correspondent for the BBC for many years.......I never reported mis-truths.....in retirement I will continue to speak up for the people of Indonesia....I will never ... Read More
Why is Indonesia so Appealing to You? by Ubudian
As frustrating as life can sometimes be here in Indonesia, thinking specifically of all the recent proposed as well as implemented changes in visas, taxation, business licensing, and real estate issues since Jokowi was elected President last year, ...
legally what has been published on TA, Fred is definitely defamatory...Yes I did report this to several entities, including the Bandung Mayor......whereas action is sometimes taken against local people for stating something (the authorities deem ... Read More
Why is Indonesia so Appealing to You? by Ubudian
As frustrating as life can sometimes be here in Indonesia, thinking specifically of all the recent proposed as well as implemented changes in visas, taxation, business licensing, and real estate issues since Jokowi was elected President last year, ...
thank you......I WILL return.... Read More
Why is Indonesia so Appealing to You? by Ubudian
As frustrating as life can sometimes be here in Indonesia, thinking specifically of all the recent proposed as well as implemented changes in visas, taxation, business licensing, and real estate issues since Jokowi was elected President last year, ...
Ubudian...many thanks..your answer is much appreciated....Fred your thought is spot on....there's a small team of regulars on the Bandung TA forum......they agree with each other...they back each other up...anyone who disagrees is taken ... Read More
Why is Indonesia so Appealing to You? by Ubudian
As frustrating as life can sometimes be here in Indonesia, thinking specifically of all the recent proposed as well as implemented changes in visas, taxation, business licensing, and real estate issues since Jokowi was elected President last year, ...
I miss Indonesia very much.....sadly we left in October 2015 and we now have re-located to Portugal........while living in Bandung for nearly 14 years *** Read More
Why is Indonesia so Appealing to You? by Ubudian
As frustrating as life can sometimes be here in Indonesia, thinking specifically of all the recent proposed as well as implemented changes in visas, taxation, business licensing, and real estate issues since Jokowi was elected President last year, ...
Health costs are quite low...in Bandung the Borromeus Catholic Hospital is excellent in all respects and what you would pay for health insurance should more than cover your doctor's visits...I would assume there would be some good hospitals and ... Read More
Healthcare in Indonesia by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Indonesia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Indonesia? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
Santo Borromeus is a well established Catholic Hospital in Bandung.......doctors and specialists are excellent......I am considered too old to have medical insurance. I had a major kidney related operation at this Hospital in 2006........stayed in a ... Read More