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Old Feb 14, 2016, 5:15 pm
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DPS Meet & Greet If You're Visa Free?

Old posts describe VIP services to skip the long lines. One even described paying extra for a police escort to their hotel (post 30, bottom of the page).

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...li-ek-f-2.html

While I'm sure that would be fun my question is if you are from one of the countries that doesn't require a visa are the lines at immigration still long making some sort of VIP service that allows you to skip them worthwhile (if perhaps unethical)?
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Old Feb 14, 2016, 6:15 pm
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While I'm sure that would be fun my question is if you are from one of the countries that doesn't require a visa are the lines at immigration still long making some sort of VIP service that allows you to skip them worthwhile (if perhaps unethical)?
If you want to skip passport control lines and you are US citizen, get Global Entry and ABCT (Asia Business Travel Card).

Last time I've arrived at Bali, time to get from the plane to outside took 7 minutes.
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Old Feb 15, 2016, 5:06 pm
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This is apparently a big change from the 1-3 hour wait of a few years ago. Thanks for the update. Very much appreciated.
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Old Feb 15, 2016, 9:35 pm
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My 7 minute time was with ABCT card. Without them it would be close to 20-25min.

Yes, a lot of things have changed after introducing visa free arrival - people do not need to line up twice and first line (for visa) was always longest.

I would still recommend to get ABCT if possible.
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