In Reply to: VIP VOA posted by Debsclan on Sunday, 30. September 2007 at 09:46 Bali Time:
It is not paying the VOA that is the problem, it is immigration. Depending on how many planes land the same time as you, you can wait for up to 3 hours (reported recently).
Some people say "you are in Bali, who cares?" but not my idea of a holiday. standing in a queue, getting hot and stressed. Of course, no other planes and you sail through!!
I have also found that a lot of people get very exasperated by the inefficiency and slowness and seemingly non caring attitude of the officials dealing with the whole procedure. It can get antsy standing in the line sometimes!! Also, a lot of people don't seem to understand and you will get people having to go off and fill things in and come back after having one of the processors spending ages explaining things to them.
VOA meet you and do all the paperwork. They do not wait in line like you would have to but go to a special booth (much as the wheelchair and unaccompanied minors do) and get processed immediately.
Copy of their email for your info.
Dear Ms.,
I have just received a cc email from Kantor Kita said that you need a VIP Visa On arrival service.
In regards the above matter we will need your information as follows;
Name(s):
Passport Number(s):
Number of Person(s);
Date of Arrival;
Flight Details;
Duration of Stay in Bali;
The VIP Visa On Arrival will cost you according to following;
* 1 Week Stay (7days) = USD 35 per person (minimum 2 person)
* More than 1 week (8 days-30days) = USD 45 per person (minimum 2 person)
There will be some discount if you will traveling with more than 2 persons
For your information, we are also able to help you in making a hotel booking for your stay in Bali. Please feel free to contact me if you need further assistance on this matter.
Looking forward to hear from you soon
Thanks and best regards,
Gede Partha Wijaya
Director
TravelCo Bali
Jl. Cemara 33E Semawang - Sanur
Bali - Indonesia 80228
Phone: +62 361 270680
Fax: +62 361 282 258
www.travelcobali.com
Hope this helps