rblackmuir
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Marrying an indonesian in Bali is now not legal is this true? by rblackmuir
Hi i am from london and have been planning to marry my indonesian girlfriend who is from Jakarta this year and we wanted too marry like a lot of people in Bali. But we have been told a new law has come into effect from Nov 2017 that Indonesian ...
Thank you and might be worth a call , even though three wedding planners say they cant do legal marriage now because of this ... We might look at Singapore as easier and only have too stay 15days too apply and stay and only need passport birth ... Read More
Marrying an indonesian in Bali is now not legal is this true? by rblackmuir
Hi i am from london and have been planning to marry my indonesian girlfriend who is from Jakarta this year and we wanted too marry like a lot of people in Bali. But we have been told a new law has come into effect from Nov 2017 that Indonesian ...
HI and many thanks for the information. But like i say i do not think its a matter of paperwork as i have that all in order it is the fact that the marriage will not be legal for my fianacee as she is not Balinese or lives there Another Bali ... Read More
Marrying an indonesian in Bali is now not legal is this true? by rblackmuir
Hi i am from london and have been planning to marry my indonesian girlfriend who is from Jakarta this year and we wanted too marry like a lot of people in Bali. But we have been told a new law has come into effect from Nov 2017 that Indonesian ...
Hi Fred and thanks for the reply. Yes my fiancee is Christian/protestant like me so no issues there. And yes i have all my paperwork ready but its really the issue is that according to two wedding planners based in Bali that the marriage wont be ... Read More
Marrying an indonesian in Bali is now not legal is this true?
Hi i am from london and have been planning to marry my indonesian girlfriend who is from Jakarta this year and we wanted too marry like a lot of people in Bali. But we have been told a new law has come into effect from Nov 2017 that Indonesian ... Read More
Terrorist warning Thurs 14 Jan by Fred
https://twitter.com/search?q=shooting+jakarta&ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Esearch TERRORIST ACTION JAKARTA AT THE MOMENT. TAKE CARE
Hi All Hope everyone is safe and well!! my thoughts go out to all at this terrible time! Stay strong and never give in!! All UK thinking of you...!. Roy Read More
what is required to apply for KITAS ? by rblackmuir
Hi everyone just a bit of advice, as i now have a firm job offer and contract for two years at least in Jakarta.. The PT company i am to work for has asked for certain things for my KITAS appljcation and i wanted to check these were correct as ...
Required documents which should be submitted are as follows: Passport (with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of entry into Indonesia).One completed visa application form.One coloured passport size photograph.Evidence that the applicant ... Read More
what is required to apply for KITAS ? by rblackmuir
Hi everyone just a bit of advice, as i now have a firm job offer and contract for two years at least in Jakarta.. The PT company i am to work for has asked for certain things for my KITAS appljcation and i wanted to check these were correct as ...
HI Luke and Roy thanks for the info ..phew too many options like you say! i suppose it makes more sense booking for 175 days ahead as that states your full intent of stay where as if got it or before 60 days but oobviously didnt leave ..as were ... Read More
what is required to apply for KITAS ? by rblackmuir
Hi everyone just a bit of advice, as i now have a firm job offer and contract for two years at least in Jakarta.. The PT company i am to work for has asked for certain things for my KITAS appljcation and i wanted to check these were correct as ...
Hi Luke Thanks for that and happy new year! so the outgoing ticket is just a throw away really just too get round the visa thing? does that apply as fred says if its a vist visa ? Or are they the same visit and touist visa? so forgive my ... Read More
what is required to apply for KITAS ? by rblackmuir
Hi everyone just a bit of advice, as i now have a firm job offer and contract for two years at least in Jakarta.. The PT company i am to work for has asked for certain things for my KITAS appljcation and i wanted to check these were correct as ...
Hi Fred and happy new year! thanks for the advice ref my GF as its been causing me some sress trying too figure the best way....round it! i take it she can get the visit Visa at the same time i have to go to the london Indonesia n embassy to get ... Read More
what is required to apply for KITAS ? by rblackmuir
Hi everyone just a bit of advice, as i now have a firm job offer and contract for two years at least in Jakarta.. The PT company i am to work for has asked for certain things for my KITAS appljcation and i wanted to check these were correct as ...
Hi everyone and wishing all a happy new year... well after waitong 3months i finally have a contract in writing signed and sealed and my KITAS is progressing and all being well the PT company wnat me too work in jakarta sometime after March ... Read More
what is required to apply for KITAS ? by rblackmuir
Hi everyone just a bit of advice, as i now have a firm job offer and contract for two years at least in Jakarta.. The PT company i am to work for has asked for certain things for my KITAS appljcation and i wanted to check these were correct as ...
Thanks for that and yes i am keep my Patience , my employer says things are progressing and just to hang on in there!! As for the clubs hopefully Sense will prevail...my concern was purely that i will be working in the Music/Entertainment Industry ... Read More
what is required to apply for KITAS ? by rblackmuir
Hi everyone just a bit of advice, as i now have a firm job offer and contract for two years at least in Jakarta.. The PT company i am to work for has asked for certain things for my KITAS appljcation and i wanted to check these were correct as ...
Quick update for everyone....its now nearly 8weeks since ghe start of processing my Visa/KITAS...and stiil waiting... Also on a side note is it true that there is plans to shut all clubs and venues at Midnight!...in Jakarta? regards Roy Read More
what is required to apply for KITAS ? by rblackmuir
Hi everyone just a bit of advice, as i now have a firm job offer and contract for two years at least in Jakarta.. The PT company i am to work for has asked for certain things for my KITAS appljcation and i wanted to check these were correct as ...
So how long is the work permit and kitas valid for once i have been approved ? I take it i will go too the indonesian emabssy in london to get my stamp? Once thats done how long do i have to enter Indonesia? Before it expires. Regards Read More
what is required to apply for KITAS ? by rblackmuir
Hi everyone just a bit of advice, as i now have a firm job offer and contract for two years at least in Jakarta.. The PT company i am to work for has asked for certain things for my KITAS appljcation and i wanted to check these were correct as ...
Hi thanks for that. i have supplied work competence letters etc .. but what insurance! .? Do you mean health? I still dont know when ill be flying over so why would i need insurance until im ready to leave UK? also when finally i get the work ... Read More
what is required to apply for KITAS ? by rblackmuir
Hi everyone just a bit of advice, as i now have a firm job offer and contract for two years at least in Jakarta.. The PT company i am to work for has asked for certain things for my KITAS appljcation and i wanted to check these were correct as ...
Sorry, i ment health insurance quotes... obviously im not going too take a policy out till i have my visa and permits sorted...just in case. Thanks Read More
what is required to apply for KITAS ? by rblackmuir
Hi everyone just a bit of advice, as i now have a firm job offer and contract for two years at least in Jakarta.. The PT company i am to work for has asked for certain things for my KITAS appljcation and i wanted to check these were correct as ...
Hi thanks for the replies.. i have been told 8 to 12 weeks to process a KITAS and work permit.. they are appling for a 12month Visa as far as i know. i have not sorted health insurance yet as i was waiting till obviously i had been accepted for ... Read More
what is required to apply for KITAS ?
Hi everyone just a bit of advice, as i now have a firm job offer and contract for two years at least in Jakarta.. The PT company i am to work for has asked for certain things for my KITAS appljcation and i wanted to check these were correct as ... Read More
general election in july and its affects?.
Hi everyone I have been told by my potential employer that things might be a bit unstable in jakarta till the elections are over in mid july ? Any ideas what they are on about as I have not read anything online ? I am due to apply for my Kitas ... Read More
Moving from England to Jakarta. ...... by rblackmuir
Hi everyone so im back from Jakarta with my job offer in tow..love the crazy manic city and the people even more!,,,, so next can anyone tell me what I need to take to the UK embassy ? Do I need proof of funds and an english sponsor which I was ...
Thanks for the advuce again.. I am ment to hopefuly starting in August or Sept. Really as soon as I can get all the paperwork in order Accommodation is sorted so its all systems go.... so I take it I get a ticket to Jakarta then leave via ... Read More
Moving from England to Jakarta. ...... by rblackmuir
Hi everyone so im back from Jakarta with my job offer in tow..love the crazy manic city and the people even more!,,,, so next can anyone tell me what I need to take to the UK embassy ? Do I need proof of funds and an english sponsor which I was ...
Thanks guys.. Yes the local company is arranging all the paperwork and KITAS for me and my wife. I was just confused when I went out the website for the indonesian embassy over here in the UK. As they seemed to want different things like I said ... Read More
Moving from England to Jakarta. ......
Hi everyone so im back from Jakarta with my job offer in tow..love the crazy manic city and the people even more!,,,, so next can anyone tell me what I need to take to the UK embassy ? Do I need proof of funds and an english sponsor which I was ... Read More
Finally arrived!,,,first few hours!
PS how much should I be paying for a local taxi and guide for Day say 9am til 4pm too tour parts of the island.. was quoted 690,000 ruipah ? any help is always appreciated. Thanks Read More
Finally arrived!,,,first few hours!
Well after months of planning my wife and me have landed in Ubud! At the start of two weeks adventure ending in Jakarta hopefully we a contarct signed for a new job there!, Many thanks for all the advice from you guys that helped us transfer from ... Read More
Ubud Restaurants and food?
HI All Will be our first time in Ubud soon and we have a new villa booked, but where are the recommended places to eat? especially as my wife and I like hot spicy food and eat mostly vegetarian dishes.. so any ideas ? many thanks Ps we are ... Read More
Question about Immigration at Jakarta airport by rblackmuir
Hi All Might be a silly question but would appreciate an answer... we are travelling from london to Bali so we will be filling in our VOA at Bali airport ? then when we travel on air asia to jakarta I assume we pass through immigration just as a ...
Thanks for the replies! Thats cleared things up for us... On this visit we are staying just under two weeks before heading back to the UK to sort out final plans if all goes well with my potential employer... We are in Bali for a week first before ... Read More
Question about Immigration at Jakarta airport
Hi All Might be a silly question but would appreciate an answer... we are travelling from london to Bali so we will be filling in our VOA at Bali airport ? then when we travel on air asia to jakarta I assume we pass through immigration just as a ... Read More
True or not true? by lukereg
Saw this on Buzzfeed http://www.buzzfeed.com/aliciaa25/23-things-you-know-absolutely-well-if-you-live-in-nsc8 Worth a look and a little chuckle. Welcome to Jakarta!
Thanks Luke for that, learnt so much and gave us a chuckle too. Even more excited about coming to Jakarta....only 3 weeks to go! Now and cant' wait, looks like no where else on earth! Read More
How was people's day to day life affected by the recent bad floods ? by rblackmuir
As a newbie and potential expat in the following few months, I wanted to know how people here generally dealt day to day with the flooding that I saw happen in the city early this year. Did it bring the place to a standstill or did people battle ...
Thanks for the information, hopefully I will be stopping in Podomoro City......fingers crossed! Read More
How was people's day to day life affected by the recent bad floods ? by rblackmuir
As a newbie and potential expat in the following few months, I wanted to know how people here generally dealt day to day with the flooding that I saw happen in the city early this year. Did it bring the place to a standstill or did people battle ...
Many thanks for that Luke, I will check it out.. Read More
How was people's day to day life affected by the recent bad floods ? by rblackmuir
As a newbie and potential expat in the following few months, I wanted to know how people here generally dealt day to day with the flooding that I saw happen in the city early this year. Did it bring the place to a standstill or did people battle ...
Thanks for that Luke,, I will have a good look round the central park area with my wife when we are there in a few weeks, we can live elsewhere as I will be given a budget for accommodation, but the office is on the central park site , so I wanted ... Read More
How was people's day to day life affected by the recent bad floods ? by rblackmuir
As a newbie and potential expat in the following few months, I wanted to know how people here generally dealt day to day with the flooding that I saw happen in the city early this year. Did it bring the place to a standstill or did people battle ...
Good to know that daily life carried on as I susoected Luke. You know what its like in the UK, ie one leaf on a train line or a millimetre of snow and we panic and grind to a halt!! Hopefully I am in negotiations to live in Central Park, Podomoro ... Read More
How was people's day to day life affected by the recent bad floods ? by rblackmuir
As a newbie and potential expat in the following few months, I wanted to know how people here generally dealt day to day with the flooding that I saw happen in the city early this year. Did it bring the place to a standstill or did people battle ...
Thank you for the map! Mas fred. Seems the UK press played it up a bit, probably to distract from our own floods which were the worst they have been for a long time and if course its all blamed on Global warming!.... Read More
How was people's day to day life affected by the recent bad floods ?
As a newbie and potential expat in the following few months, I wanted to know how people here generally dealt day to day with the flooding that I saw happen in the city early this year. Did it bring the place to a standstill or did people battle ... Read More
Newbie asking about Public Hoildays and working hours in jakarta? by rblackmuir
HI Everyone just wanting some feedback, as I have a good job offer to come to jakarta, so much so that myself and my wife are coming over for 2 weeks at the end of April.... Just wanted to know about public hoildays and the amount ? As looking ...
Aha.good choice of ringtone! thanks again and yes if things work out and I get the time you might see me playing some Satch in Jakarta! Read More
Newbie asking about Public Hoildays and working hours in jakarta? by rblackmuir
HI Everyone just wanting some feedback, as I have a good job offer to come to jakarta, so much so that myself and my wife are coming over for 2 weeks at the end of April.... Just wanted to know about public hoildays and the amount ? As looking ...
Haha well noted....yes im a big Joe Satch fan..I used to do tribute show years ago.. :top: I am looking forward to visiting Jakarta next month and all being well signing a contract.. The hours and holidays will be fine but I just wanted to have ... Read More
Newbie asking about Public Hoildays and working hours in jakarta? by rblackmuir
HI Everyone just wanting some feedback, as I have a good job offer to come to jakarta, so much so that myself and my wife are coming over for 2 weeks at the end of April.... Just wanted to know about public hoildays and the amount ? As looking ...
Thanks for the feedback and information, it's pretty much what I thought but its reassuring to have it all confirmed before I make the move. Autan is on the shoppping list now!,,,! :) Thanks again. Read More
Newbie asking about Public Hoildays and working hours in jakarta?
HI Everyone just wanting some feedback, as I have a good job offer to come to jakarta, so much so that myself and my wife are coming over for 2 weeks at the end of April.... Just wanted to know about public hoildays and the amount ? As looking ... Read More