

Grantly50
American expat in Australia
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About me
American
Lives in Brisbane, Australia
Registration: 27 August 2010
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Price of KITAP by MarcDeSmetBE
I just renewed my KITAS for the third time. I paid 7.5 million, which I hope is a reasonable price. My visa agent says I can switch to KITAP next year. This would be valid for 5 years. She asks 40 million for this. If I check on the internet I ...

To my know-all friend who shoots with no facts!! No bribes were paid. I've lived and worked in the country on and off since 1990, I don't pay kickbacks... if you know better tell me what are the prices for renewals or new KITAS, KITAP in ... Read More


Price of KITAP by MarcDeSmetBE
I just renewed my KITAS for the third time. I paid 7.5 million, which I hope is a reasonable price. My visa agent says I can switch to KITAP next year. This would be valid for 5 years. She asks 40 million for this. If I check on the internet I ...

I have a friend who applied for and received a KITAP in Bali in May - full KTAP with 2-year exit/entry (MERP) he only had to attend the Bali Immigration office for 30 minutes to have photo/fingerprint and sign. For this he paid Rp20 million. Read More


Tips to find a job in Infonesia by Aussie31
Selamat Malam..! I'm Iriani, 33 y.o, my mum is Javanese (french citizenship) and my Dad is French. I have travelled several times in Indonesia, especially in Java, most of my family live up there. I'm fond of the country, the culture, the locals, ...

Hi Iriani, this advise might sound a little harsh, but coming here chasing work will be very challenging. The majority of expats who work here are usually transferred and sponored by the expat companies they work for in their own country. That ... Read More


Is 23 million rupiah alot in Jakarta? by Sharyf
Hi... Can anyone advise me if I am able to survive in Jakarta on a 23 mil rupiah salary per month. Is this alot? What sort of lifestlye cab i be expecting? Thanks.

Rp23m is just under US $2K. If your paying rent from that you will really struggle. I live a good life on Rp30m a month, rent is another Rp12m. Admittedly I eat and drink out a lot and could probably get buy on Rp23m if I ate at home most of the ... Read More