Immigration at Airport

Hi, Whenever I am at the immigration counter there are always people
zipping through the "express lane" on the right side. How can I be one
of those people and how much will it cost? Harry


Dear Harry,

That line is for diplomats or APEC card holder.

But if you want to have VIP pick up service - Santa Fe Relocations can provide the service. You can find their complete contact at here http://www.santaferelo.com/jakarta

or suggest you look at joining the Saphire Club which you can fast tract thru immigration without documents and an iris scan.

To qualify you need to meet the following;
What requirement do you need to apply Saphire Program?
Minimum age : 17 year old or has married.
Indonesian citizens with:
• A valid ordinary passport with minimum validity of 18 months.
• Page passport at least 4 pieces empty.
• Fill in an application form.
• Not included in the list of Immigration prevent-desist.
• Pay the fees as required.

Foreigners with:
• A valid ordinary passport with minimum validity of 18 months.
• Page passport at least 6 pieces empty.
• Fill in an application form.
• Not included in the list of Immigration prevent-desist.
• Pay the fees as required.
• Sponsor letter (download sponsor letter).
• A visa:
• A valid permanent stay permit (KITAP), or a valid temporary stay permit (KITAS) together with a multiple re-entry permit (MREP)
See their website for more details; www.saphire.co.id

Cost is approx Rp3 million pa and I have several friends use this service which they think is great. It can be used outbound or inbound through immigration.

Hope this helps.

Kelly & Lara

Transfer old videos

Hello Ladies, Can anyone tell me where about in Jakarta I can get old vhs video's transfered on to cd's, I know another person who is looking for somewhere to get this done as vhs don't last long in this climate.
Thanks Helen

Sorry for the delay in replying Helen. Ratu Plaza is the place to go. I was there yesterday and many of the gaming outlets will do it but the place we buy the kids playstation games called “Blessed Games” definitely does it. They’ll convert almost all formats eg. vhs, mini video, video 8 etc to VCD or DVD.
Cost is Rp100,000 per DVD which can take up to 2 hours of video. (if you have several shorter VHS’ the an fit onto 1 DVD for you at same cost.) Takes about days for them to convert. Maybe longer if you have many to convert.
Good luck.
Kelly & Lara

Looking for a date

(Georgina) Hi Kelly and Lara, Glad to find your website. I'm 46 yrs old, single and I'm definitely
looking for a date. I prefer to date western guy, so could you advise
me on how to find a good guy? I guess if you put my question in your
website then I could also advertise myself as well.
I'm working to foreign company and as we start establishing it, I sort
of getting involved in various things. I dont have kids and as i also
don't go clubbing, it's hard to find a date. So any advise? Thanks before.


Hi Georgina, Sorry we haven’t replied to this as was a bit of a tricky one.
I guess my advice to find a date here would be the same as home but with a bit more competition from the local ladies.
Bars, restaurants, hanging out with your friends, business networking meetings, sporting events are all very good ways to meet interesting people. It’s really up to you being confident and getting out there and meeting new people.
Hope that helps.
Kelly & Lara

Agent for permit

Hi,

Would appreciate if you can recommend a good agent to process our KMS and exit permit.

Our agent who is in the midst of processing our documents has disappear with our deposit of Rp5 juta.

Please advise.

Dorothy Wang



Dear Dorothy,

You can contact Santa Fe Relocation - http://www.santaferelo.com/jakarta to help you about this or my friend - MAHESH at "Mahesh Krishnamurthy" . His business is to help expats to get permits.

Good luck!

Pool table

Hi Ladies,
We are new to Jakarta from the U.S via Australia and have always wanted a Billards table or Pool table. We were hoping we could find a place here that sells or can make us one? Any ideas? We'd hate to have to wait till we go back home to the States to find one, but we understand that may be the case. Thanks for the help!
Cheers,
Tracy

Hi Tracy,

Try to keep eye on www.Whatsnewjakarta.com 's garage sale and Mary Ann Wiley daily newsletter. You can subscribe by email her at .

Cheers!

International women club in Jakarta

Hi! I'm an Italian 32 years old woman that just moved to Jakarta from China. I was wondering if here in town there is any international women club or similar association organizing fun activities or meetings that can help me to meet immediately some new friends. I hope you can give me some good tips! thanks, Ambra

Hi Ambra,

Welcome to Jakarta!! :)

There are many women's clubs and most accept all nationalities. It's just a matter of finding one you click with.

Try coming to Anza (australia and NZ association) on a Friday morning for their coffee morning. Usually a good crowd of many different nationalities. Ph 7179 3042 for directions.

Or the British women have a morning tea each Monday.

Or just pop into their club houses for a look and a chat.

or Try the Women's International Club Jakarta (WIC)
www.wic.jakarta.or.id or +62 21 526 3302.

Kelly & Lara