Fast Track Bali
May 13, 2015, 7:59 am
#61
Join Date: May 2009
Programs: VS Silver, Kris Silver, IC Amb, HH Gold, Hertz Gold
Posts: 386
May 13, 2015, 8:36 am
#62
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: HAK / HFE / NYC / SIN / SZX
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Honors Diamond, IHG Diamond Amb, Marriott Platinum,SQ, DL, AA, Hyatt
Posts: 688
Anyway, upon arrival, there was no line at all.
Enjoy!
May 13, 2015, 8:53 am
#63
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: HAK / HFE / NYC / SIN / SZX
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, Honors Diamond, IHG Diamond Amb, Marriott Platinum,SQ, DL, AA, Hyatt
Posts: 688
May 14, 2015, 11:02 pm
#65
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 105
My experience last year in September was a total nightmare despite of a VIP service arranged by Aman. There is no authorization by the Government to have this excellent fast track service which was possible in the past. Like everybody, we had to queue and for a very long time, about 2hrs. We were flying with TG from BKK and arrived at 2.40pm, so maybe at rush hours... However, it was the worst airport experience ever.
Regarding VOA, at this stage, there is no cancellation fee. My hotel has just sent me an email saying there is no news about it at this stage... If somebody has travelled very recently, please report.
Regarding VOA, at this stage, there is no cancellation fee. My hotel has just sent me an email saying there is no news about it at this stage... If somebody has travelled very recently, please report.
May 15, 2015, 12:38 pm
#67
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: YVR - Vancouver, with most winter weekends in Whistler.
Programs: Aeroplan 35K, Alaska MVP, Marriott Titanium / Lifetime Platinum, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 4,609
I asked the Indonesian Consulate about this in Vancouver by phone in early May and was "recommended" to get Visa On Arrival for a trip in July 2015.
I believe it's been announced, but not actually implemented yet as they have to get laws changed.
I am still going to apply for a visa as standing in a VOA line at 1:30 AM does not appeal to me.
I believe it's been announced, but not actually implemented yet as they have to get laws changed.
I am still going to apply for a visa as standing in a VOA line at 1:30 AM does not appeal to me.
May 19, 2015, 1:33 am
#68
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: China
Posts: 1,550
My experience last year in September was a total nightmare despite of a VIP service arranged by Aman. There is no authorization by the Government to have this excellent fast track service which was possible in the past. Like everybody, we had to queue and for a very long time, about 2hrs. We were flying with TG from BKK and arrived at 2.40pm, so maybe at rush hours... However, it was the worst airport experience ever.
Regarding VOA, at this stage, there is no cancellation fee. My hotel has just sent me an email saying there is no news about it at this stage... If somebody has travelled very recently, please report.
Regarding VOA, at this stage, there is no cancellation fee. My hotel has just sent me an email saying there is no news about it at this stage... If somebody has travelled very recently, please report.
May 19, 2015, 2:22 am
#69
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Singapore
Programs: Krisflyer Gold, Starwood Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 444
I asked the Indonesian Consulate about this in Vancouver by phone in early May and was "recommended" to get Visa On Arrival for a trip in July 2015.
I believe it's been announced, but not actually implemented yet as they have to get laws changed.
I am still going to apply for a visa as standing in a VOA line at 1:30 AM does not appeal to me.
I believe it's been announced, but not actually implemented yet as they have to get laws changed.
I am still going to apply for a visa as standing in a VOA line at 1:30 AM does not appeal to me.
Last year I had the experience of no queue for VOA then an hour at immigration. I don't think I would bother getting a visa in advance as I don't think that bypasses the immigration queue.
May 20, 2015, 10:43 pm
#70
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Singapore
Programs: KF Gold
Posts: 140
Fast Track Bali
Arrived in Bali yesterday. Organised expedited immigration clearance through HSBC - looks like organised directly with the airport. 2 ladies holding a sign with my name just before the VOA queues. Handed them my passport and USD 35 while I stood to the side (rejected my old notes) and they got my VOA done straight away. Then directed me to the diplOmatic passport queue before accompanying me to pick up my bags and wheeled the trolley into the carpark where the driver had gone to get his car.