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irmela · #passport

eVOA: Full Birthplace Listed

I submitted my eVOA application, paid, and it's approved. I accidentally included my full birthplace—"(suburb), Perth, Western Australia"—instead of just the suburb, like on my Australian passport. W… more

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lena · 2mos

Probably fine. Immigration officers see a lot of slightly dodgy paperwork. As long as everything else matches up (passport photo, etc.), they'll likely just glance at it and move on. Reprinting and reapplying is a waste of time and money unless you're genuinely worried about other discrepancies. Just relax and enjoy Bali.

irmela · 2mos · OP

Yeah, that's what I figured. I've heard similar stories. Better to not sweat the small stuff, especially when you're about to be in Bali! Enjoy the trip!

centawilke… · #Bali

Kuta to Sanur or Seminyak on New Year's Eve?

Partner's in Kuta hospital, roads closing for NYE. Better bet for getting back to a hotel in Sanur or Seminyak tomorrow evening?

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carinarohmann · 2mos

Oof, that's a tough one. New Year's Eve in Bali is… something else. Sanur's generally calmer than Seminyak, so the roads might be slightly less chaotic getting back to your hotel. But with your partner in the hospital, the shortest, least congested route wins. Use Google Maps (or whatever app you have) right now – check traffic predictions for both routes at the time you anticipate leaving. That'll give you the best real-time answer. And honestly, maybe have a backup plan...like a driver on standby if things get truly insane. Wishing your partner a speedy recovery!