In Reply to: Holidays to Australia posted by jen8jac on Friday, 24. August 2007 at 21:36 Bali Time:
also the fee for the visa, fiscal tax, departure tax, handling fee of 150000rp for AVAC,
A copy of an itinerary of what you will see/do whilst they are here can also be helpful
All visas are now received at the Australia Visa Application Centre in Denpasar (not the consulate)
Details are also listed on their site
Passports if Balinese (or been living in Bali awhile)can be done in Bali but others may have to have them issued in Jakarta
"AVAC
Perkantoran Duta Wijaya Unit 12.
Jl.Raya Puputan
Renon
Denpasar-80225
Telephone 0361 -264958
Email :info@vfs-au-id.com
http://www.vfs-au-id.com/
"**Inviting Someone To Visit Australia From Indonesia - Tourism Visa**
What you will need:
For them:
+ Need visa form from 48RIND (is written in Indonesian & English)
+ A valid passport & a photocopy
+ 1 current passport photo
+ The current processing fee (non refundable)
+ Evidence of employment with letter giving permission for time off from employer (if employed)& a photocopy
+ Identification card(KTP) & a photocopy
+ Family Card (Kartu Keluarga) & a photocopy.
+ Evidence/copy of their bank statement/account if possible
+ Handling fee for AVAC payable in cash & rupiah (currently 150000rp)
From You:
+A letter of invitation (and an itinerary is often a good idea)asking them to visit & that you will be responsible for all accommodation, meals, expenses etc.
+A copy of your passport
+Evidence of funds to support their time in Australia -ie bank statements for the last 3 months
http://www.vfs-au-id.com/images/visitorvisa.pdf
What you/they then need to do:
+Fill in the form (you may assist in doing this)
+Submit all originals & copies
+Pay the fee & hand in the required forms.
+Answer any questions they pose at the time
+Wait 3-5 working days for the answer.
+Must travel within 3 months of issuance of visa.
+Be aware costs for the ticket, fiscal tax, departure tax etc.
Currently it is cheaper to purchase a ticket to Australia with Garuda, in Bali.
There is a Garuda office at the Kuta Paradiso Hotel in Jln Kartika Plaza tuban
Fiscal Tax is approx 1.1million rupiah per person
Departure Tax is 100000rp per person
Copy of Visa form and information on visiting Australia at the links below.
Form is 48R (english only) & may be downloaded & used instead of 48RIND
Form in English:
48R
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/application-forms/forms_num1.htm
Form In Indonesian
48RIND
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/application-forms/languages/languages_num.htm
Visas & Immigration
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/index.htm
http://www.vfs-au-id.com/images/visitorvisa.pdf"
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