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AdrianEvetts

AdrianEvetts

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Australian °µÍø½ûÇø in Indonesia

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Australian

Lives in Mataram

Registration: 28 September 2014

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AdrianEvetts replied to a thread
9 years ago
Priscilla

Tips and advice to thrive in Indonesia by Priscilla

Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Indonesia? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...

AdrianEvetts

I have only been in Indonesia for 17 years and I dont feel qualified to comment yet. I still learn something new every day. Instant experts often change their opinions over years .... for the better. When in Rome do as the Roman do as best as ... Read More

AdrianEvetts replied to a thread
9 years ago
indoz2

Assistance with a predicament in Jawa Timur by indoz2

Hi I urgently require some assistance with a predicament I have here in Jawa Timur. As an Ozzy married to a local young lady for 3 years now. Caught in the 'honey trap' when in a weak moment. Complicated situation with the properties I built ...

AdrianEvetts

I understand a new law on foreign ownership of land was passed a few months ago allowing foreigners on a retirement visa to own up to 20 Are. You could claim that under the old law (when the property was purchased) your wife or other Indonesia ... Read More

AdrianEvetts replied to a thread
9 years ago
fifitadog

Retiriment Visa by fifitadog

I just Find out that in Indonesia you can not have partner visa! I was thinking moving with my partner to retire but The agent in Bali told me that we cant not share the accommodation lease because we are not married! Does any one knows a way around ...

AdrianEvetts

There are Visa Agents and Licenced Visa Agents. Email Damsiah@Yahoo.com he is the only Licenced Visa Agent on Lombok (that I am aware of), he may be able to advise you in this matter. Adrian Read More

AdrianEvetts replied to a thread
9 years ago
indoz2

Assistance with a predicament in Jawa Timur by indoz2

Hi I urgently require some assistance with a predicament I have here in Jawa Timur. As an Ozzy married to a local young lady for 3 years now. Caught in the 'honey trap' when in a weak moment. Complicated situation with the properties I built ...

AdrianEvetts

Do you have a contract for Power of Attorney over the properties? I guess not, so court may be your only option. I have heard that the Court can be sympathetic in such issues because they realise that your wife and family did not ever have the ... Read More

AdrianEvetts replied to a thread
9 years ago
AdrianEvetts

Australian Age Pension for Retired Australians living in Indonesia by AdrianEvetts

Australian Age Pension If you think Australian retirees living in Indonesia should be paid their Age Pension entitlement while living in Indonesia and without having to return to Australia in the same way as 60,000 Australian retirees are paid Age ...

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I am of the same opinion after almost 3 years of Appeals but as a last resort I have launched the petition on www.change.org addressed to The Hon. Christian Porter. It needs signature to grow legs and addy weight to the petition. This may not ... Read More

AdrianEvetts created a thread
9 years ago

Australian Age Pension for Retired Australians living in Indonesia

Australian Age Pension If you think Australian retirees living in Indonesia should be paid their Age Pension entitlement while living in Indonesia and without having to return to Australia in the same way as 60,000 Australian retirees are paid Age ... Read More

AdrianEvetts replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

Best cities to live in Indonesia by Julien

Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Indonesia. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...

AdrianEvetts

Well said and I agree with your feelings, except Lombok is the place for me. It seems that choice is also influence by age and experience. Having lived in major cities around the world such as Johannesburg, Durban, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, ... Read More

AdrianEvetts replied to a thread
9 years ago
Mr Bruce

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 ??

AdrianEvetts

I paid RP25,000,000 through the only licenced agent on Lombok for a 5 year retirement visa 3 years back. It could be more expensive now. It should be the same anywhere in Indonesia. Its really not expensive but I suggest you check whether the ... Read More

AdrianEvetts replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

Best cities to live in Indonesia by Julien

Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to Indonesia. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost of ...

AdrianEvetts

I've lived in Lombok close to Senggigi for the past nearly 17 years. My wife runs two homestays and I get to meet many Western tourists traveling around Indonesia and I listen to their feelings and observations. None of what I have heard would ... Read More

AdrianEvetts replied to a thread
9 years ago
tel522

question about honesty of lawyers by tel522

I have a question about honesty of lawyers here , i have witnessed a lawyer in bali trying to extort money from a business deal and i have heard of others dishonestly telling bules they can buy property here , how can you guarantee that a lawyer or ...

AdrianEvetts

Call Peter Johnson in Bali. Peter is an ex Australian lawyer, he cannot practice here but he has an office of Indonesian Lawyers that he controls. He's been in Bali for more thn 25 years and he knows Indonesia law inside out. You play with ... Read More

AdrianEvetts replied to a thread
9 years ago
myjak

What's the latest development for a foreigner to rent a house. by myjak

Hi, Seems like a lot of new discouraging news transpiring in Indonesia. 1. The import duties. 2. Foreigners work permit issued max 6 months only? 3. Renting a house, thus, only can be for 6 months. Appreciate your filling in on these ...

AdrianEvetts

I'm on Lombok and five year retirement visas have been available here at least for a couple of years, I'm in the third year of mine. Immigration Agents don't promote them because it is a cheaper one time payment and agents don't ... Read More