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Old Mar 1, 2012 | 2:00 am
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spikyone
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Originally Posted by madison8
Flew into DPS yesterday and went the regular visa on arrival route. It was unbelievable fast. We were on a cx 777 but about 5 rows back in Y. Walked up to buy VOA ..... 30 seconds at the most. Walked 30 seconds to Immigration and that process took about a minute!! Then had to wait about 10-15 for luggage.

Only issue so far has been the money changers in Kuta. I got money from an ATM with no problem but my friend went to some money changers. She wanted to change 5 $20USD = $100USD. They advertize a rate of 9345 when the current Yahoo rate is about 8940..... first sign of trouble. They will handle your money and check it very carefully. Then they count out RP and hand you the money, the money was significantly short after you count it( lots of bills). Then the money changer will say you only gave them only 4 $20. Similar issues happen at 2 different places. My friend is very streetwise and got all of her money back...... watch out. My suggestion is if the rate is too good to be true.... it likely is.
Hi madison8, around what time did your flight get into Bali? I don't mind waiting for 10-15 minutes, but if it's much longer, maybe it makes sense to pay for a fast track service.
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