lining in Bali

10POSTS

11 years ago

Hello,
I'm considering long term residency in Bail. Mainly to get inspiration from the local culture, nature & to enjoy a peaceful life. My hobby is painting. I'm specially fascinated by ink (sepia) brush painting, inspired by Chinese style traditional paintings.

Anybody could guide me to the best area in Bali for long term living. Far from crowded tourists area or packed housing areas. Ideally in a clean area with less narrow streets, not far from daily shopping but rich in nature.

Asking too much? Well, there are always compromises in life!!!

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Fred Indonesia Expert

30549POSTS

11 years ago

Finding a quiet spot should be as easy as buying a copy of lonely planet, then avoiding everything mentioned in it.
However, Lombok is better, with few tourists and far less of everything they're associated with.

You still get the amazing beaches.

If your interest is Chinese culture, Taiping or Malacca (Malaysia) could be the place for you.
Both are wonderful places.

parviz007 Member

10POSTS

11 years ago

Thank Fred,
Has LOMBOK easy access to an international airport? Or to Bali?
I have to live near by or having rapid access to an intl airport, convenient for a frequent flyers.
Also I don't want be isolated in future.....

saintjean Guest

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11 years ago

Somewhere on the outskirts of Ubud should be perfect for you.

Fred Indonesia Expert

30549POSTS

11 years ago

http://www.flightstats.com/go/FlightSta … irport=LOP

Shopping is far more limited on Lombok than Bali, but all the basics are easily available.
Other options could be Anyer area, two hours drive from Jakarta, but very quiet and still has nice beaches.

parviz007 Member

10POSTS

11 years ago

Many thanks Saintjean,
Is there a balance between nature & access to daily needs including café or bars to socialise?

saintjean Guest

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11 years ago

Absolutely yes. There is also a very well established community of artists in Ubud and the surrounding villages. Many westerners have chosen Ubud for their retirement and so you can find plenty of western friends there if that is what you like.

happyhour ViP

1588POSTS

11 years ago

Ok...now I am jumping in. Just make sure you have the right visa if you intend to stay for long term.

parviz007 Member

10POSTS

11 years ago

Saintjean, thanks it is very promising. I'm always dreaming of a harmonious community.
Would you please help me to find website or reports on Ubud and it's lifestyle?
Appreciate.

parviz007 Member

10POSTS

11 years ago

#10

Hi happyhour, thanks, what is your recommendation for somebody who wants to enjoy living in Bali without headache of complicated paper works?
My initial plan for the first year to use tourist visa & stay 2 months / each quarter in order to establish myself for permanent stay. What is the best way?

saintjean Guest

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11 years ago

#11

parviz007 wrote:
Saintjean, thanks it is very promising. I'm always dreaming of a harmonious community.
Would you please help me to find website or reports on Ubud and it's lifestyle?
Appreciate.

Actually, you can easily research Ubud on the internet yourself. There is so much information available about it and the surrounding villages.

parviz007 Member

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11 years ago

#12

Good, thanks Jean.
Shall contact you as soon as I arrived.

Fred Indonesia Expert

30549POSTS

11 years ago

#13

parviz007 wrote:
Hi happyhour, thanks, what is your recommendation for somebody who wants to enjoy living in Bali without headache of complicated paper works?
My initial plan for the first year to use tourist visa & stay 2 months / each quarter in order to establish myself for permanent stay. What is the best way?

Sadly, there isn't one.
The tourist visa is 30 days, and can be extended for a further 30, but I understand it takes a couple of days to get it done.
If you do that too many times on the trot, immigration might well assume you're working and refuse you a VOA or question you a lot before they extend the visa.

If your art is to be sold locally, that would probably be considered work, and that'll complicate matters, as well as increase costs.

parviz007 Member

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11 years ago

#14

Fred wrote:
parviz007 wrote:
Hi happyhour, thanks, what is your recommendation for somebody who wants to enjoy living in Bali without headache of complicated paper works?
My initial plan for the first year to use tourist visa & stay 2 months / each quarter in order to establish myself for permanent stay. What is the best way?

Sadly, there isn't one.
The tourist visa is 30 days, and can be extended for a further 30, but I understand it takes a couple of days to get it done.
If you do that too many times on the trot, immigration might well assume you're working and refuse you a VOA or question you a lot before they extend the visa.

If your art is to be sold locally, that would probably be considered work, and that'll complicate matters, as well as increase costs.

Not at all I shall not looking for income. Painting is just my hobby. Bali is just an inspiration which I lost in Europe.
I'm looking for a simple practical & easy way...

Ubudian Indonesia Expert

3214POSTS

11 years ago

#15

Two points…one, as of 2013 Iranian citizens are no longer eligible for visas on arrival. If you have other than an Iranian passport, check the VOA eligibility list to see if that country is on the list.

As a result of this recent change, if you are planning to enter Indonesia on an Iranian passport you will have to apply for a visit visa from an Indonesian embassy closest to where you are currently living (there is no Indonesian embassy or consulate in Monaco).

As for what you are looking for…Ubud Bali is the obvious choice. Ubud is the cultural heart of Bali and it has been home to foreign expatriate artists for over a hundred years.

Fred Indonesia Expert

30549POSTS

11 years ago

#16

Iranian citizens

Pot, I forgot to look at his profile, just seeing the location under the avatar.
Roy is absolutely correct, there is no possibility of a VOA, so paperwork is going to be a killer for you.
They'll ask for proof of income and/or a good bank account before you get a visa.

parviz007 Member

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11 years ago

#17

Ubudian wrote:
Two points…one, as of 2013 Iranian citizens are no longer eligible for visas on arrival. If you have other than an Iranian passport, check the VOA eligibility list to see if that country is on the list.

As a result of this recent change, if you are planning to enter Indonesia on an Iranian passport you will have to apply for a visit visa from an Indonesian embassy closest to where you are currently living (there is no Indonesian embassy or consulate in Monaco).

As for what you are looking for…Ubud Bali is the obvious choice. Ubud is the cultural heart of Bali and it has been home to foreign expatriate artists for over a hundred years.

wow, I just told myself welcome to the world of confusion! & contradiction!!!
Friends, please check this link:

Bali Visa on Arrival - Bali Dynasty Resort

www.balidynasty.com › hotel › visaonarr...
List of eligible countries for Bali 2015, Iran is in the list!!! Would you please verify this?
Sorry, but It's very disappointing....

happyhour ViP

1588POSTS

11 years ago

#18

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_req … n_citizens

It's correct, Iranian citizens need to apply for a visa which needs to be approved.

As Roy (Ubudian) correctly informed, the visa on arrival status was revoked again

parviz007 Member

10POSTS

11 years ago

#19

komodotours wrote:
We reccommended you Ubud are if you want looking painting bussinness

Thanks, but I'm not in painting business. I'm architect who is tired of business. So painting is just a great pleasure for me. In fact I don't need to work to earn money. However thanks for your recommendation. Right, UBUD has an artistic community.

Fred Indonesia Expert

30549POSTS

11 years ago

#20

parviz007 wrote:
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List of eligible countries for Bali 2015, Iran is in the list!!! Would you please verify this?
Sorry, but It's very disappointing....

Have it from the immigration sign in Jakarta's main airport.
I took the photograph myself, so I know it's correct.
Sorry to confirm your fears.

happyhour ViP

1588POSTS

11 years ago

#21

Iranian flag was between India and Italy.....now it's just black

Fred Indonesia Expert

30549POSTS

11 years ago

#22

happyhour wrote:
Iranian flag was between India and Italy.....now it's just black

Do you know the cost of a nice sign like that?

parviz007 Member

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11 years ago

#23

Fred wrote:
parviz007 wrote:
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List of eligible countries for Bali 2015, Iran is in the list!!! Would you please verify this?
Sorry, but It's very disappointing....

Have it from the immigration sign in Jakarta's main airport.
I took the photograph myself, so I know it's correct.
Sorry to confirm your fears.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3843/145 … 1f0d41.jpg

How nice of you to clear the confusion. My wife says it doesn't worth it. Nearest Indonesian embassy to Monaco is in Paris. May be we have been too spoiled in the past 15 years in Monaco!

So, we leave it for the time that VOA becomes applicable again.
Anyway it isn't vital & urgent. We think of other alternatives for coming holidays. ...
Have a nice day

happyhour ViP

1588POSTS

11 years ago

#24

Fred wrote:
happyhour wrote:
Iranian flag was between India and Italy.....now it's just black

Do you know the cost of a nice sign like that?

The cost of the sign is moderate I think......but the price of the image must be damn high

Fred Indonesia Expert

30549POSTS

11 years ago

#25

parviz007 wrote:
Fred wrote:
parviz007 wrote:
[
List of eligible countries for Bali 2015, Iran is in the list!!! Would you please verify this?
Sorry, but It's very disappointing....

Have it from the immigration sign in Jakarta's main airport.
I took the photograph myself, so I know it's correct.
Sorry to confirm your fears.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3843/145 … 1f0d41.jpg

How nice of you to clear the confusion. My wife says it doesn't worth it. Nearest Indonesian embassy to Monaco is in Paris. May be we have been too spoiled in the past 15 years in Monaco!

So, we leave it for the time that VOA becomes applicable again.
Anyway it isn't vital & urgent. We think of other alternatives for coming holidays. ...
Have a nice day

Happy to help.
Indonesia is a wonderful country, so I hope you can visit one day.

CDRJohn Member

21POSTS

11 years ago

#26

Ubud is the "artist capital" of Bali. Centrally located (far from the beaches) it still gets a fair share of tourists. To really get off the beaten path, i find the north coast to be peaceful, full of nature and culture, yet still within 20 minutes of a Hardys or Carrefore. Sun rise/sets are both awesome up here. Village life is packed with culture and true nature is a stones throw in nearly any direction. Prices for accomodation tend to be lower and the traditional market has fresh seafood daily. Plenty to do and see up here, waterfall treks for varied levels of stamina, hot springs, scuba, snorkeling, Temples, or wander thru Lovina to discover your own special place to enjoy a meal. For goodness sake, keep this to yourself lest the place be overrun.