Mendaki000
Australian looking for information about Indonesia
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9
About me
Australian
Speaks English, simple conversational Indonesian
Registration: 28 February 2020
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LIVING IN UBUD FOR 20 YEARS by BALI2021
Hi everyone I have lived in Ubud for 20 years now. I really like Bali and recently purchased a 1 bedroom condo in Pejeng Kawan. Do any of you own a home in Bali ?
Well, it's one thing to love Bali and one thing to preserve it. I believe the average person, especially the average Aussie isn't terribly concerned about the current water crisis. That needs to be addressed now and let's hope those who ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Indonesia by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Indonesia, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
How about women who are married to an Indonesian man? Read More
DO NOT BRING DRUGS INTO INDONESIA by Fred
Edited by Fred This thread is now hopelessly out of date so edited to remove ancient posts that are no longer valid so could confuse. The basic facts are: If you attempt to import drugs into Indonesia, you still risk a firing squad - That's ...
Evil? Such actions have evil consequences, but I believe these people are downright stupid, careless, selfish fools as opposed to evil. And the thing about fast-tracking executions/sentencing is of course that the authorities do not always get it ... Read More
DO NOT BRING DRUGS INTO INDONESIA by Fred
Edited by Fred This thread is now hopelessly out of date so edited to remove ancient posts that are no longer valid so could confuse. The basic facts are: If you attempt to import drugs into Indonesia, you still risk a firing squad - That's ...
Evil? Such actions have evil consequences, but I believe these people are downright stupid, greedy, careless, selfish fools as opposed to evil. And the thing about fast-tracking executions/sentencing is of course that the authorities do not always ... Read More
Kitas telex visa collection by Marmafresi
Hi, I have just received an email from my agent telling me I can go to the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore to collect my telex/kitas with a document they have attached. I am confused as to what I need to take, do I need to take just my passport, ...
Can I please clarify... After submitting all documents whilst in Indonesia, receiving telex approval from Jakarta, (around two weeks or so) going to Singapore to collect visa; am I able to then go directly back to Indonesia to begin my residency ... Read More
Best health insurance for Bali residents? by GuestPoster54
Hello all, I was wondering what would be the best insurance (cost/benefit) for someone relocating to Bali. Should I stick to a more traditional one or major hospitals in the region will offer a better coverage? Thank you!
Thanks again Ubudian, I'll re-check WR web site. Read More
Best health insurance for Bali residents? by GuestPoster54
Hello all, I was wondering what would be the best insurance (cost/benefit) for someone relocating to Bali. Should I stick to a more traditional one or major hospitals in the region will offer a better coverage? Thank you!
Thanks Ubudian. What is the benefit of paying high out of pocket deductibles? and is any of this reimbursed? Read More
Best health insurance for Bali residents? by GuestPoster54
Hello all, I was wondering what would be the best insurance (cost/benefit) for someone relocating to Bali. Should I stick to a more traditional one or major hospitals in the region will offer a better coverage? Thank you!
Hi Ubudian, Thanks for your feedback. I'm intending to be an Ubudian expat within the next two to three months. I have never had private health insurance before; checked out the comparative WR policy options. A quick comparison of a few other ... Read More