Vyt
@borborigmus
Australian expat in Indonesia
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About me
Australian
Lives in Bali
Speaks English, Lithuanian and a little Bahasa Indonesia
Registration: 26 July 2009
Taxation of Pensions in Indonesia
Indonesia and Australia have a bilateral tax agreement. If you fulfil your tax obligations in Australia (in your case, $0), you are not liable for taxation on the same pension income in Bali. If asked, you may need to show your Australian notice of ... Read More
Aussie Pension While living in Bali by aussiehj
I reach 65 years of age in July 2012 What do you know about Aussie pension from Center link in Melbourne I now live in Bali full time. I am doing as much research as possible before application. I have also talked to Centrelink by their ...
Interesting argument. As to your core criticism of the Australian system, many, if not all, people of retirement age would agree with you. Myself included . ;-) Read More
Aussie Pension While living in Bali by aussiehj
I reach 65 years of age in July 2012 What do you know about Aussie pension from Center link in Melbourne I now live in Bali full time. I am doing as much research as possible before application. I have also talked to Centrelink by their ...
As I said before, "There are no separate 'Social Security" contributions as such." All federal tax paid, whether it's income tax, GST, or anything else, goes into one giant bucket. The government, at its discretion, uses the money, via its budget ... Read More
Aussie Pension While living in Bali by aussiehj
I reach 65 years of age in July 2012 What do you know about Aussie pension from Center link in Melbourne I now live in Bali full time. I am doing as much research as possible before application. I have also talked to Centrelink by their ...
You're off-track with your understanding and assessment of the Age Pension scheme in Australia. It is NOT a 'pension plan' or 'reverse life insurance'. It would therefore not be 'illegal' in the US. The system is totally different to that in the US ... Read More
Aussie Pension While living in Bali by aussiehj
I reach 65 years of age in July 2012 What do you know about Aussie pension from Center link in Melbourne I now live in Bali full time. I am doing as much research as possible before application. I have also talked to Centrelink by their ...
As far as I know, the residency period needs to be a contiguous 10 years, although I understand there is some flexibility. That requirement was brought in a long time ago, when young Australians who became citizens after their parents migrated ... Read More
Aussie Pension While living in Bali by aussiehj
I reach 65 years of age in July 2012 What do you know about Aussie pension from Center link in Melbourne I now live in Bali full time. I am doing as much research as possible before application. I have also talked to Centrelink by their ...
Yes, Australians contribute during their 聯working life聰 in OZ to the national pension scheme via tax. The income tax paid is designed to pay for the usual government expenses, which include the age pension scheme. There are no separate 'Social ... Read More
Aussie Pension While living in Bali by aussiehj
I reach 65 years of age in July 2012 What do you know about Aussie pension from Center link in Melbourne I now live in Bali full time. I am doing as much research as possible before application. I have also talked to Centrelink by their ...
I fell foul of that same 'change' in January, receiving a letter saying that I was no longer considered an Australian resident living overseas, but an overseas resident formerly from Australia. The letter intimated that I would therefore lose my ... Read More
Aussie Pension While living in Bali by aussiehj
I reach 65 years of age in July 2012 What do you know about Aussie pension from Center link in Melbourne I now live in Bali full time. I am doing as much research as possible before application. I have also talked to Centrelink by their ...
One thing that International branch of Centrelink look at is the continuous length of time spent living in Australia before going overseas to live. As I understand it, if this period exceeded 10 years, then provided other requirements are met, the ... Read More
International schools by Flipstar
Hi I am moving to Bali at the end of this year and would like to know about any international schools around the Jimbaran Bay area that anybody could recommend to me. Any information would be appreciated.
Be sure to check out the current situation with student visas at any proposed school. Recently the Jakarta administration stopped issuing student visas to foreign students under 17. As most International schools will only enrol students with a valid ... Read More
Aussie Pension While living in Bali by aussiehj
I reach 65 years of age in July 2012 What do you know about Aussie pension from Center link in Melbourne I now live in Bali full time. I am doing as much research as possible before application. I have also talked to Centrelink by their ...
I was in that position myself. It's a complex issue, but fortunately, I did manage to negotiate a successful outcome. Happy to meet up and chat about approaches that might work. I live in Legian - drop me a private message. Cheers, Vyt Read More
Can you suggest a trustworthy immigration agency in Bali?
Can't comment on any except the one I use, which is Asri: Bali Expatriate Services: baliexpatriateservices@yahoo.com Send me a private message for Asri's mobile number - or just send her an email. She's good - I've used her for my KITAS for the ... Read More
German student looking for a room in Seminyak by Hanky
Hello guys, I just found this forum and am really happy about it. Maybe you can help me out with something - i am moving to Bali in two weeks and haven't found a budget accomodation yet. I would like to live in a villa with other students close to ...
You might like to drop into JP's Warung Club in Jl Abimanyu in Seminyak. Tom Hufnagel is the owner and you could find him quite helpful. Read More
Visa by raynzel
Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of the retirement visa and the 6 month visa. If I choose to move to Bali on a 6 month visa will I have difficulty finding a long term rental.
Weekly expenses! Now that is a "how long is a piece of string?" question! ;-) You are required to agree to employ Indonesian staff when you get a stay permit, so you should factor this into the living expenses equation. It is helpful at least to ... Read More
Visa by raynzel
Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of the retirement visa and the 6 month visa. If I choose to move to Bali on a 6 month visa will I have difficulty finding a long term rental.
The tax thing is tricky. Technically you pay tax in Indonesia on your world-wide income (same as in Australia). However, Indo and Aus have a bi-lateral tax treaty, meaning you cannot pay tax twice for the same income. Most people would keep their ... Read More
Visa by raynzel
Can anyone tell me the pros and cons of the retirement visa and the 6 month visa. If I choose to move to Bali on a 6 month visa will I have difficulty finding a long term rental.
The "six month" visa is usually a social visa (Social Budya)- but as far as I know, it allows you to stay for 2 months, then renew monthly up to a total of 6 months. There are certain conditions that would be best explained by a good agent, as ... Read More
Australian owning Property in Bali by MATT_BALI
Hi all back from Bali after 14 short days and cant wait to go back. I know we might have had this conversation here before, but I am going to ask again. I want to buy a Villa in Bali and being Australian and not married to a local how can I do it. ...
That's where you need a good Notaris to check the documents and to make sure that you negotiate the best of all possible deals in terms of lease continuance. An alternative is to test the waters by looking for an 'over-contract' lease to buy. Say ... Read More
Australian owning Property in Bali by MATT_BALI
Hi all back from Bali after 14 short days and cant wait to go back. I know we might have had this conversation here before, but I am going to ask again. I want to buy a Villa in Bali and being Australian and not married to a local how can I do it. ...
Sorry Matt - there IS no safe legal way. People bend Indonesian law by using a 'name-giver' contract where the official and legal owner is a local of your choosing. He or she owns the title (Hak Milik, or freehold) and the house is legally theirs. ... Read More
Pensioner living in Bali
There are hundreds of things you need to know before moving to Bali - not the least of which that it is definitely NOT a super-cheap destination. If you want to live in outlying areas in very basic accommodation - yes, it can be cheaper. I can only ... Read More
Options after first Tourist Visa by tnicholson
Greetings Everyone, I have a question about staying in Indonesia after the first tourist visa.Do I have to go to somewhere like Singapore and come back again or is there another way to stay for a couple of months or more.I'm Australian but ...
Actually the new rules let you come in on a 30 day VOA, then renew for another 30 days without leaving the country. I believe the fee for the extension is 250,000 rupiah. Read More
Bali fans on twitter
Except most of them seem to use the term "Formite" ... is that like Vegemite? Read More
Bali fans on twitter
@borborigmus is a twit as well as a forumite! Read More
Rental in Seminyak by balibound
Hi, We are moving to Bali in May and think we would like to live in or near Seminyak. Does anyone know how hard it will be to find a 12 month rental in this area? How much we could expect to pay for a one or two bedroom apartment or house there? ...
Mmmm. That's a small budget, even by Bali standards. It's the sort of price reasonably affluent locals might pay, but as a foreigner, you already have the "I am an ATM" sign blazing in neon lights on your forehead and would be extremely lucky, IMO, ... Read More
Rental in Seminyak by balibound
Hi, We are moving to Bali in May and think we would like to live in or near Seminyak. Does anyone know how hard it will be to find a 12 month rental in this area? How much we could expect to pay for a one or two bedroom apartment or house there? ...
Seminyak has many properties available, however it is an area that is a) expensive b) tends to have mainly short-term vacation properties. Having said that, you can find quality accommodation (eg 2BR villa with pool) for between 140 and 200 million ... Read More
Visa Sponsorship by balibound
Hi, We are planning on moving to Bali for at least 12 months. We work from home so are not going there to gain employment. We think we will need to get a 12 month temporary residence visa, but we need a sponsor for this. Does anyone have any advice ...
Hi, We think we will need to get a 12 month temporary residence visa, but we need a sponsor for this. Does anyone have any advice ...If you are over 55 you can apply for a Retirement KITAS for 12 months. The agent who handles the paperwork can ... Read More
Justice of peace by furrypam
We live in Bali and we need a Justice of the Peace to sign some paperwork for back in australia. Does anybody know of a JP from australia living in Bali
I don't think the term JP is used in Bali. The equivalent would be a 'Notaris' - sort of like a Notary Public in Australia, but on steroids. Unlike a Notary in Oz, the Notaris is not only qualified to witness documents, but advises in all matters ... Read More
Bali - Visa etc.... Please help! by David123
My wife and I would very much like to live in Bali. We do have an independent income but would also like to buy/start a business there. The problem (or at least one of them!) is the visa situation. Is moving/living there a feasable option? Your help ...
Hi David There are a number of agents operating from Bali. I have always used Asri - I have found her to be very competent and well-connected. Details: Asri Bali Expatriate Services One Stop Expatriate Resource Center. Mobile.+62 ... Read More
Bali - Visa etc.... Please help! by David123
My wife and I would very much like to live in Bali. We do have an independent income but would also like to buy/start a business there. The problem (or at least one of them!) is the visa situation. Is moving/living there a feasable option? Your help ...
Hey David Caution, and good preparation and planning will go a long way. You will need a working residency permit (KITAS) for each of you. However, this requires an Indonesian national as a sponsor - and for a full KITAS, the sponsor is generally a ... Read More
Respect for the locals? by borborigmus
As a newbie expat, I am struck by the behaviour of some (and I stress some) short-time visitors to this beautiful island. I ended up so annoyed and embarrassed at the carryings-on of certain of my countrymen over the last 2 weeks that my latest blog ...
Sad, but true. Yet respect should perhaps not be about differences in lifestyle or culture, but about our common humanity. In the blog post I implied that some people leave their capacity to respect at the airport; but in reality those people never ... Read More
Why you shouldn't buy a 'freehold' villa in Bali
I'm not against the idea of expats living here in long-term accommodation. Far from it. What worries me is the tendency to advertise property here as "freehold", as if foreigners can buy property here in the same way as they can in their home ... Read More
Respect for the locals?
As a newbie expat, I am struck by the behaviour of some (and I stress some) short-time visitors to this beautiful island. I ended up so annoyed and embarrassed at the carryings-on of certain of my countrymen over the last 2 weeks that my latest blog ... Read More
TAX ON SOC SECURITY AGE PENSION
This can be a tricky one. I'm in a similar situation, and have blogged about this at: http://borborigmus.wordpress.com/2009/06/28/help-i-am-trapped-in-the-fiscal-maze/ See the comment thread for that post for an update too. Hope this helps. Read More
Having friends stay in your villa
Living alone in a big villa makes for a very restful time, so when friends come to stay it can be challenging - but I'm finding it to be good too. They bring company, entertaining stories and ... Read full post Read More
Buying a motorbike in Bali
Luckily, I'm a KITAS holder so I could buy the bike in my own mame - otherwise as you say I would have needed an Indo name-giver. Read More
Buying a motorbike in Bali
Well, I didn't realise the cultural factors involved in buying a motorbike. My masculinity has been challenged, my choice of brand questioned ... all in the spirit of good fun of course ;-) There is a lot more to buying a bike in Bali than just ... Read More