tcollins
Australian looking for information about Indonesia
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Lives in Sydney
Registration: 06 August 2014
Address locations in Bali
Hi All Assuming this might be a common problem for the new and uninitiated (hopefully). I am struggling to figure out the exact location of some accommodation options we are looking at when in Bali as the street address and numbering system seems ... Read More
Prescription medication by billyc
I have a prescription for simvastatin for high cholesterol. It's almost run out. Any replacements or suggestions here in Ubud/Bali?
My wife has Asthma, and I am assuming these medications would be reasonably common. She and my daughter also have Eczema (skin condition) that requires a steroid cream and occasionally tablets. Just curious if we would simply visit a GP once in ... Read More
Prescription medication by billyc
I have a prescription for simvastatin for high cholesterol. It's almost run out. Any replacements or suggestions here in Ubud/Bali?
Just jumping in on this one with a very similar query. Can anyone direct me to where I might be able to lookup if a particular medication is available in Bali? Also- are prescriptions from foreign doctors from Australia accepted, or would we need ... Read More
Sanur Independent School
Hi All I was hoping that someone might have some experience or views with the Sanur Independent School. We have been looking into a few schools in Bali and this is one that looks interesting for us. If anyone has been there or knows someone that ... Read More
Scooter Driving Lessons
Hi All Wanted to know if there is anywhere in Bali that actually provides scooter driving lessons? Would be interested to get some proper instructions prior to renting anything for a period of time. Read More
Electricity Capacity for Bali properties
Thanks for that. I guess I am more concerned about total capacity, not one circuit tripping. Is there any way to know how much capacity you need for certain things? Read More
Electricity Capacity for Bali properties
Hi All In looking for rentals in Bali, I have noticed that many listings quote the 鈥楨lectricity Capacity鈥� of the property. I am assuming this relates to the maximum output of the property when you have all appliances, AirCon, ... Read More
Data Caps for Internet
I know that many internet services can be much slower and more unreliable in Bali than other countries. A big thing I have been trying to figure out is what, if any, data caps there are for home internet usage? I understand that different plans ... Read More
Cost for private driver for 12 months by tcollins
We are looking to be in Bali for 12 months next year and wanted to get some indication of the costs to have a driver for that time period? Not exactly sure how this normally works, and I am sure we would not need a driver for every hour of the day, ...
Thanks very much for the great suggestions. Read More
Cost for private driver for 12 months by tcollins
We are looking to be in Bali for 12 months next year and wanted to get some indication of the costs to have a driver for that time period? Not exactly sure how this normally works, and I am sure we would not need a driver for every hour of the day, ...
Thanks for the reply. We would be looking for a driver and their car as we will not have one of our own. Can I ask if the bus your kids get is arranged by the school or just a public bus? Would you have any tips on how we would go about hiring a ... Read More
Cost for private driver for 12 months
We are looking to be in Bali for 12 months next year and wanted to get some indication of the costs to have a driver for that time period? Not exactly sure how this normally works, and I am sure we would not need a driver for every hour of the day, ... Read More
Home Internet Access in Bali
Was hoping to get some feedback/ suggestions for home base internet access (ISPs) in Bali. I have read a number of posts about internet access overall being much slower than other countries, but have also seen that there are some cable providers ... Read More
Open bank account no Kitas by philcon
Hi. I am looking to open a bank account in Bali. When I arrive in late January With BCA if possible. I am Australian, 66 years old, retired, I Have a social visa, which I can extend for up to six months. I will be doing some voluntary English ...
Can you please let me know if you just did a standard AU Citibank account and then did withdrawals, or did you setup one of their multi-currency accounts? Thanks Read More
Bali Bank Situation by nimawongchusherpa
Dear All, Am looking to Open a USD bank account here in bali. I have a Kitas but am not sure which bank to go to. I need to have bank that does not have too high a cost of maintenance, gives me a debit card that allows internet transactions and also ...
Thanks so much for the quick reply. Read More
Bali Bank Situation by nimawongchusherpa
Dear All, Am looking to Open a USD bank account here in bali. I have a Kitas but am not sure which bank to go to. I need to have bank that does not have too high a cost of maintenance, gives me a debit card that allows internet transactions and also ...
Can anyone clarify for me the process for foreigners wanting to open up local bank accounts in Bali? We are looking to be there next year for 12 months whilst our kids are studying at school. Thinking it might be easier having a local bank account ... Read More
Social Visas for extended periods of time by tcollins
Firstly wanted to thank all of the regular contributors to this forum. In the short time that I have been reading it, it has proved an invaluable resource. Our family (2 adults and 2 kids- 8 and 6) are looking to spend 6-7 months in Bali for the ...
Sorry for the confusion on my previous post. I was referring to the school sponsoring KITAS for our kids to study at the school. As it is a lengthy and involved process, they have said that they only do it for people that will be attending the ... Read More
Social Visas for extended periods of time by tcollins
Firstly wanted to thank all of the regular contributors to this forum. In the short time that I have been reading it, it has proved an invaluable resource. Our family (2 adults and 2 kids- 8 and 6) are looking to spend 6-7 months in Bali for the ...
I did contact the Australian International School in Bali, and they did say that we could be on a social visa for our stay there if we wanted. They would only sponsor us for a KITAS if we were staying for the full year and prepaying for the entire ... Read More
Social Visas for extended periods of time by tcollins
Firstly wanted to thank all of the regular contributors to this forum. In the short time that I have been reading it, it has proved an invaluable resource. Our family (2 adults and 2 kids- 8 and 6) are looking to spend 6-7 months in Bali for the ...
Thanks so much for that- really appreciate the feedback. Read More
Social Visas for extended periods of time by tcollins
Firstly wanted to thank all of the regular contributors to this forum. In the short time that I have been reading it, it has proved an invaluable resource. Our family (2 adults and 2 kids- 8 and 6) are looking to spend 6-7 months in Bali for the ...
Just further to my previous post, I am also curious about the standard visit visa that seems to also be available for an initial 60 days and then extendable. If anyone else has info on this type of visa as well it would be most appreciated. Read More
Social Visas for extended periods of time
Firstly wanted to thank all of the regular contributors to this forum. In the short time that I have been reading it, it has proved an invaluable resource. Our family (2 adults and 2 kids- 8 and 6) are looking to spend 6-7 months in Bali for the ... Read More