Frequently asked Questions
What Visa do I need to come to Bali
The government of Indonesia has changed its visa policy for foreign tourists effective February 1st., 2004.
Visiting Indonesia Without Any Visa
Entering Indonesia without any visa is possible now only for nationals of the following 11 countries and territories: Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, Morocco, Peru, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
Citizens of the above countries will be issued on arrival a stay permit for 30 days free of charge upon presentation of a passport which is valid at least for another 6 months. This stay permit cannot be extended or converted into another type of visa.
VISA on ARRIVAL (VoA)
This facility is now available for nationals of the following countries: Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Panama, People's Republic of China, Poland, Portugal, Quatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Switzerland, Sweden, Taiwan, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United States of America.
Citizens of these countries will be able to apply for a VoA valid for either 7 or 30 days upon arrival by air in Bali, Jakarta and a few other international airports or by ship at a limited number of Indonesian sea ports. A 7-day visa costs US$10 and a 30-day visa costs US$25.
The VoA cannot be extended or converted into any other kind of visa. Also be aware that Immigration officials calculate the 30-day period as follows: your arrival day is counted as your first day, and you must leave the country on the 30th. day!
How to Obtain the "VISA on ARRIVAL" (VoA)
Travellers from the above countries must be in possession of a passport which is valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival and the completed embarkation/disembarkation card they received from their airline. They must also be able to prove they have sufficient funds for their stay in Indonesia.
Arriving travellers with Visa-On-Arrival status have to go first to one of the 'VoA Counters' to pay the appropriate fee and have their passports stamped with the VoA before proceeding to the Immigration Clearance Desk. An official bank is part of the VoA service counters. Payment of visa fees can only be made in US dollar bank notes, Indonesian Rupiah equivalent or by VISA or MASTERCARD.
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How long will it take to build a Bali Villa
Approx 4 to 6 months from the date of signing the Villa Construction Contract
Once the purchaser has made a decision as to what type of Bali Villa design they would like
from the plan options range from a 1 bedroom Bali Villa to a 4 bedroom Bali Villa then a Construction Cost will be determined
This will depend upon the type of Bali Villa selected
Then a Villa Construction Contract will be drawn up
This contract will detail the progress payments to be made by the purchaser during the construction period until Villa completion
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Who are the people behind Bali Dolphin Beach Villas ?
With Europeans and Balinese cooperation and a combined business experience of more than 75 years the team behind on Bali dolphin beach Villas are experienced and professional . Additionally they will retain a villa for their own private use on the gated estate.
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Do you offer financing for Bali Dolphin Beach Villa?
Yes, we are confident in our product. Construction Villa payments can be spread out over a period of 3 years
Does owning property in Bali Dolphin Beach Villa give me rights to a special visa?
No. But we work together with a well respected visa company that is able to give everyone owning property the right visa to live in Bali. It seems to be one of the biggest concerns of people interested in living Bali but we can assist you with all your visa issues.
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Is North Bali Safe to live in a Bali Dolphin Beach Villa?
There is very little crime here and in fact we can say with certainty that it is much safer than the city you now.
Can I insure my Bali Dolphin Beach Villa
Yes. We can arrange full coverage including natural disasters is offered by several international insurers including Allianz, a German company with affiliation in Indonesia.
How long does it take to get from the Bali International Airport to North Bali Dolphin Villas?
Approx 2 hrs by car. Ubud is on the way and is about 1 hr from the Bali Dolphin Beach Villas.
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Is there a nearby golf course to Bali Dolphin Beach Villa?
Yes ,in the cool hills approx 40 minutes drive from Bali dolphin beach Villas there is the Bali Handara golf course.
What are the maintenance costs of my Bali Dolphin Beach Villa?
Depending on the size of your villa, approx 100 EUR electricity per month, and various other costs approx 20 EUR per month. This is excluding the fee for the management company who will help you with staff and maintenance when you are not there as well as arrange bookings. This fee will depend on what services you will require.
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How many staff will I need and what will it cost to operate my Bali Dolphin beach Villa?
Staff cost approx 50 EUR per person per month. We suggest that you have a full time maid and full time gardener. You may also wish to hire someone for security not because its really needed but to give the local Balinese people a job. Employment of staff is very inexpensive and employment helps the local community survive.
What are the taxes I have to pay for my Bali Dolphin Beach Villa?
Land taxes are very low around 20 EUR a year or less. If you also want to rent out your villa additional taxes may apply.
Is it easy to rent out my Bali Dolphin Beach Villa?
Owners of many Bali villas can easily achieve occupancy rates of 80 to 90 percent depending on marketing.
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