Posted by Maggs on Thursday, 4. February 1999 at 05:13 Bali Time:
In Reply to: Visa's posted by jc on Wednesday, 3. February 1999 at 13:02 Bali Time:
Very much on the mark. Prior to May 98 it was very easy to get into Australia. Now it is so much more difficult. My friend came out late August when the currency rates were different. The consul can be difficult to deal with as well. ALso it costs 1,000,000 departure tax for indonesian, so it's hard with both Aus/Indo govs to leave/enter the country. Probably find it a bit easier if you went to the Aus Consul with your friend. Heard last year an Indo Govt family came out to Aus for a holiday and couldn't get a visa for their maid/nanny. This is an govt man!! I'll be there in two weeks, do you want me see what the latest situation is?
Good luck
Maggie