In Reply to: I don't think it will stop people but posted by Fiona on Thursday, 3. July 2014 at 10:06 Bali Time:
As they charge is USD every time the rate increases they get less per visa.
The cost hasn't changed since 2005 - they are simply realigning the costs and accounting for inflation, minimum wage has increased massively in Indonesia in that period.
It's probably poor form on their part not to have done this sooner.