

lexercon
American expat in Indonesia
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American
Lives in Java
Registration: 13 March 2015
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WHY do Retirement Visas cost so much ?? by Mr Bruce
I am attempting to get a Retirement Visa and have been quoted a 9.500,000 Fee ??

Because Indonesian wants money! 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 ...

Mandiri and BNI have great, friendly tellers. Compare and see. 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 ...

That reply about BCA is all untrue. BCA tellers are the most obnoxious Indonesians that you will ever meet.Banks have been directed by OJK to open accounts for foreign customers with a passport for identification only but no bank in Indonesian ... 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 ...

Thar reply about BCA is all untrue. BCA tellers are the most obnoxious Indonesians that you will ever meet.Banks have been directed by OJK to open accounts for foreign customers with a passport for identification only but no bank in Indonesian ... Read More


Opening a bank account in Indonesia by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Indonesia ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Indonesia ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services ...

My experience is only on Java so you may be correct. Other people that I know have had similar experience but again in Java. Read More


Opening a bank account in Indonesia by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Indonesia ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Indonesia ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services ...

Yes, that is true. Your Indonesian wife or husband must have a KTP that shows she is single to make it much easier to get bank loans at many (maybe all) banks. It takes foreigners years before they get the message- "The banks do not want to ... Read More


Opening a bank account in Indonesia by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Indonesia ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Indonesia ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services ...

The rules are consistent with the culture. The majority of people in Indonesia do not like foreign owned businesses to operate in Indonesia and do not want foreign workers in Indonesia Philip Mores has until the end of the year to divest 10% of the ... Read More


Opening a bank account in Indonesia by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Indonesia ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Indonesia ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services ...

It is very difficult for a foreigner to get any type of loan at any bank in Indonesia, and if you are married to an Indonesian it will be hard for your Indonesian spouse to get any type of loan at an Indonesian bank (even if you have lived in ... Read More


Organize an ÍæÅ¼½ã½ã blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...

I spent so long registering that I have forgotten what I wanted to write! Read More