grenadier
English expat in Indonesia
Forum posts
30
Contacts
2
About me
English
Lives in Denpasar, Bali
Speaks A little Indonesian Some Italian
Registration: 12 March 2016
Return to Bali by grenadier
I have lived in Bali for 21 years on a business visa, 12 months multi entry. It served my purpose over the years as I was in and out of indonesia very frequently. A couple of months ago I needed to go back to UK, however, now I need to go back to ...
When I found out a bit more about Visa 211 I rejected it for obvious reasons. So now I'm going for a retirement visa. Read More
Return to Bali by grenadier
I have lived in Bali for 21 years on a business visa, 12 months multi entry. It served my purpose over the years as I was in and out of indonesia very frequently. A couple of months ago I needed to go back to UK, however, now I need to go back to ...
I've just received an invoice from my agent in Bali, it's for a 211, of which I have no idea what sort of Visa it is without checking! Anyone know? Read More
Return to Bali by grenadier
I have lived in Bali for 21 years on a business visa, 12 months multi entry. It served my purpose over the years as I was in and out of indonesia very frequently. A couple of months ago I needed to go back to UK, however, now I need to go back to ...
That's good to know you're well up on these issues 馃槉 thanks, hopefully my agent in Bali is on the ball too. Read More
Return to Bali by grenadier
I have lived in Bali for 21 years on a business visa, 12 months multi entry. It served my purpose over the years as I was in and out of indonesia very frequently. A couple of months ago I needed to go back to UK, however, now I need to go back to ...
Thanks Gwmeath, Interesting reading. Appreciated. Read More
Return to Bali by grenadier
I have lived in Bali for 21 years on a business visa, 12 months multi entry. It served my purpose over the years as I was in and out of indonesia very frequently. A couple of months ago I needed to go back to UK, however, now I need to go back to ...
Could you send me a link regarding that statement from immigration Marcello? If you need my email let me know. Read More
Return to Bali by grenadier
I have lived in Bali for 21 years on a business visa, 12 months multi entry. It served my purpose over the years as I was in and out of indonesia very frequently. A couple of months ago I needed to go back to UK, however, now I need to go back to ...
Thanks for the heads up, that was the route I was going to take! Read More
Return to Bali by grenadier
I have lived in Bali for 21 years on a business visa, 12 months multi entry. It served my purpose over the years as I was in and out of indonesia very frequently. A couple of months ago I needed to go back to UK, however, now I need to go back to ...
Thanks Gwmeath for your info. I'll do some more checking. I've already chatted several times to my agent but his left hand doesn't know what his right hand is doing!馃檪 Maybe I'll hear from you again.... I'll keep you ... Read More
Return to Bali by grenadier
I have lived in Bali for 21 years on a business visa, 12 months multi entry. It served my purpose over the years as I was in and out of indonesia very frequently. A couple of months ago I needed to go back to UK, however, now I need to go back to ...
Yes, you're probably right Marcello but I have to try different methods! Read More
Return to Bali
I have lived in Bali for 21 years on a business visa, 12 months multi entry. It served my purpose over the years as I was in and out of indonesia very frequently. A couple of months ago I needed to go back to UK, however, now I need to go back to ... Read More
Golf clubs posted to Bali by Eaglesblue
Hi, I want a friend of mine to send me 2 golf clubs from Sydney to Bali by TNT just need to know the best way to do it. They are second hand not sure of the value they might be $200 how much duty do you need to pay .thanks
You will pay nothing, a relatively new regulation means anything under $500.00 there is no duty. Read More
Medication in Indonesia by Lo茂c
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Indonesia ...
You sound like a linguist Shill88, Good for you. It's ok Steven-H to get a letter to bring certain medication into Indonesia with your carry on but the big problem is you need to go out of Indonesia to bring it in your carry on, ... Read More
Medication in Indonesia by Lo茂c
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Indonesia ...
You sound like a linguist Shill88, Good for you. It's ok Steven-H to get a letter to bring certain medication into Indonesia with your carry on but the big problem is you need to go out of Indonesia to bring it in your carry on, ... Read More
Medication in Indonesia by Lo茂c
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Indonesia ...
That's great you're learning Japanese, it's a difficult language to learn isn't it? I really like Japan, the culture, discipline, cleanliness and the food. It is good fun at the exhibitions there as I know a lot of the other vendors ... Read More
Medication in Indonesia by Lo茂c
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Indonesia ...
Guitarlo... Considering that my message wasn't directed at you I suggest you keep your comments out of my message to shill88! Who do you think you are? Read More
Medication in Indonesia by Lo茂c
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Indonesia ...
kyoto, I love Kyoto, I spent around 16yrs doing exhibitions there for a week every year. I liked the Golden Palace, beautiful building and pristine gardens, for one example. I've stopped doing exhibitions there now, I used to do 5 shows a year ... Read More
Medication in Indonesia by Lo茂c
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Indonesia ...
Thanks Shill88, Was your photo taken in Japan? It looks familiar. Read More
Medication in Indonesia by Lo茂c
Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like Indonesia ...
The biggest problem in this country is you are not allowed to have sent here from overseas any medicines, creams, moisterisers etc especially MEDICINE! I have a prescription in UK for medicine that I require, and due to my age it costs me nothing, ... Read More
Business opportunity. by grenadier
This is an opportunity for someone who likes travel and has minimum work to do in your own little office. It's been a very successful business and the best part is business is only done overseas at exhibitions! I have decided to retire now and ...
Anyone of course can apply...no problem. Read More
Business opportunity. by grenadier
This is an opportunity for someone who likes travel and has minimum work to do in your own little office. It's been a very successful business and the best part is business is only done overseas at exhibitions! I have decided to retire now and ...
Hi Seth, I've been a little tied up over the last couple of days. I've had some good interest on my business situation. We can communicate by email if you think its secure enough, I don't see why not. Let me know how you want to play ... Read More
Business opportunity. by grenadier
This is an opportunity for someone who likes travel and has minimum work to do in your own little office. It's been a very successful business and the best part is business is only done overseas at exhibitions! I have decided to retire now and ...
Hi Seth, I understand completely, actually, it sounds very familiar from about 20 years ago if you get my drift. although I like Bali very much, it's a relief to get out of town for a week or so on exhibitions, seeing different cultures, ... Read More
Business opportunity. by grenadier
This is an opportunity for someone who likes travel and has minimum work to do in your own little office. It's been a very successful business and the best part is business is only done overseas at exhibitions! I have decided to retire now and ...
Hi Seth, You're doing well to stick it out in Jakarta, I really don't like going there with all the traffic and pollution. As a Psychiatrist, It seems you are all geared up in a business already, so what makes this possibly interesting for ... Read More
Business opportunity.
This is an opportunity for someone who likes travel and has minimum work to do in your own little office. It's been a very successful business and the best part is business is only done overseas at exhibitions! I have decided to retire now and ... Read More
Customs duty
I will be bringing back some rough stone into Bali that I took out from Bali last sept 2019. I have the receipt and the government form allowing me to take this stone out. In my understanding I believe there is no tax or duty on goods bringing into ... Read More
Finding your bearings in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello, While technology has definitely helped us navigate ourselves more easily in most countries, it's not the case everywhere. How do you get to your destinations and navigate yourself in Indonesia? Do you use gps systems such as ...
I always use Google map, it's never let me down yet. It's precise and accurate I'll never ask a local unless I have to, some don't know locations, others are useless at giving directions. Read More
Paying bills in Indonesia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Indonesia? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...
I always use auto debit thro my bank, most banks will do it but their charges are different, CIMB Niaga are the cheapest, rp2,500 p/bill saves a lot of time and remembering and inconvenience. All bills can be paid except i believe PLN. Read More