Tourist Visa Social Cultural Visa Business Visa Limited Stay Visa Visa On Arrival (VOA) Visa Free for Short Visit...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Tourist Visa ... 3

Social Cultural Visa ... 4

Business Visa ... 5

Limited Stay Visa ... 7

Visa On Arrival (VOA) ... 10

Visa Free for Short Visit ... 15

Visa Application by Mail ... 25

Taking Prescribed Drugs To Indonesia ... 26

TOURIST VISA

 Valid for tourist purposes, max. 60-day stay, single entry only

 Submit completed application form to the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra

 Passport at least 6 months validity from the date of entry.Travel documents, Certificate of Identity, Certificate of Registration will not be accepted.

 One recent colour passport photograph  Applicants under 19 years of age should

submit copy of birth certificate and statement letter signed by parents or guardian together with copy of parents’ or guardians’ ID if one or both of them are not traveling together with the children

 Non-Australian citizen should submit proof of permanent residence in Australia and valid Australian visa. Applicant with no proof of valid Australian visa is suggested to obtain Indonesian visa from country of origin/ country of residency

 Return itinerary or ticket to continue travel to another country

 Evidence of sufficient fund shown with bank statement

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 Visa fee AUD 70 is non-refundable and

may be paid only by money order payable to Indonesian Embassy.

SOCIAL CULTURAL VISA

 Valid for social-cultural purposes, max. 60-day stay, single entry only. Visa extension is available at local immigration offices in which the applicant stays

 Submit completed application form to the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra

 Passport at least 6 months validity from the date of entry.Travel documents, Certificate of Identity, Certificate of Registrationwill not be accepted.

 One recent colour passport photograph  Letter of invitation from family or social

organization which describes the purpose of the visit and guarantee all transportation and living expenses that will incur in Indonesia

 Copy ID of sponsor. For sponsor that is non-Indonesian citizen, provide a copy of temporary stay permit/ KITAS and copy passport of the sponsor, for Indonesian citizen sponsor, provide copy KTP (Indonesian ID card)

 Applicants under 19 years of age should submit copy of birth certificate and statement letter signed by parents or guardian together with copy of parents’ or guardians’ ID if one or both of them are not traveling together with the children

 Non-Australian citizen should submit proof of permanent residence in Australia and valid Australian visa. Applicant with no proof of valid Australian visa is suggested to obtain Indonesian visa from country of origin/country of residency

 Return itinerary or ticket to continue travel to another country

 Evidence of sufficient fund shown with bank statement

 Visa fee AUD 70 is non-refundable and may be paid only by money order payable to Indonesian Embassy

BUSINESS VISA

 Valid for non-working activities such as business meeting, conference/ convention, business training and workshop

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 Passport at least 6 months validity from the

date of entry.Travel documents, Certificate of Identity, Certificate of Registration will not be accepted.

 One recent colour passport photograph  Letter of invitation or registration

confirmation (for conference/ convention/ training/ workshop) or sponsor letter from Indonesia describing the visit purpose and duration as well as responsibility of accommodation, transportation and/ or any cost incurred while staying in Indonesia  Letter of employment and recommendation

from the institution in which the applicant work in Australia describing the visit purpose and duration as well as responsibility of accommodation, transportation and/ or any cost incurred while staying in Indonesia

 Non-Australian citizen should submit proof of permanent residence in Australia and valid Australian visa. Applicant with no proof of valid Australian visa is suggested to obtain Indonesian visa from country of origin/ country of residency

 Return itinerary or ticket to continue travel to another country

 Visa fee AUD 70 is non-refundable and may be paid only by money order payable to Indonesian Embassy

LIMITED STAY VISA

 Valid for foreign investment purposes, working activities, employment in government/ private sector, education, research, religious duties, volunteer or social mission, for foreigner who is legally and valid married to Indonesian citizens, for foreigner joining spouse who is a foreign national in possession of Limited Stay Permit or Permanent Residence Permit, for child of a legal and valid marriage between foreigner and Indonesian citizen, for child whose age is not yet 18 years old and unmarried joining parent(s) who is a foreign national in possession of Limited Stay Permit or Permanent Residence Permit, for child whose age is not yet 18 years old and

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unmarried of a legal and valid marriage between foreigner and Indonesian citizen and who joins father or mother an Indonesian citizen

 Max. 1 (one) year stay and must not exceed the validity period of passport  Application for limited stay visa is subject to

the approval of Indonesian Immigration Office in Jakarta.

 The Indonesian Embassy will not issue any limited stay visa without official notification or approval from the Indonesian Immigration Office in Jakarta

 Passport at least 18 months validity from the date of entry. Travel documents, Certificate of Identity, Certificate of Registration will not be accepted.

 Two recent colour passport photographs  Letter of recommendation from sponsor in

Indonesia

 Letter of employment and recommendation from the institution in which the applicant work in Australia describing the visit purpose and responsibility of accommodation and/ or any cost incurring while staying in Indonesia

 Copies of registered marriage certificate and birth certificate of accompanying family member (spouse/ children)

 For applicant conducting activities in education, research, religious, volunteer or social mission, must enclose the original and copy of letter of recommendation from the assigned institution or specific department/ division

 For applicant working in a foreign investment or domestic investment venture, or working as technical professional on assignment by a foreign aid organizations must enclose letter of recommendation from technical department in Indonesia, the Indonesian Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration, the Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board and copy of letter of agreement to employ foreign worker  Visa fee AUD 80 (for less than 6-month

stay) and AUD 165 (for 6 – 12 month stay) is non-refundable and may be paid only by money order payable to Indonesian Embassy

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 NOTE: When the holder of limited stay visa

arrived in Indonesia, he/ she should contact the nearest immigration office within maximum 7 days since date of arrival to apply for the temporary stay permit (KITAS). Failure to do so will cause the cease of the visa. The sponsor in Indonesia usually has arranged all necessary permits and understands how to proceed to obtain KITAS and re-entry permit from the local immigration.

VISA ON ARRIVAL (VOA)

 Valid for tourist purposes, max. 30-day stay, single entry only. VoA can be extended for next 30 days. Please be advised that visa extension shall be made at least 7 days before the first 30 days expires. VoA cannot be converted into other immigration permits

 Visa fee USD 35 and is payable upon entry at the Immigration Check-Points

 There are 65 nationalities eligible for Visa on Arrival as follows: 1. Algeria 2. Andorra 3. Argentina 4. Australia 5. Austria 6. Bahrain 7. Belarus 8. Belgium 9. Brazil 10. Bulgaria 11. Canada 12. Croatia 13. Cyprus 14. Czech Republic 15. Denmark 16. Egypt 17. Estonia 18. Fiji 19. Finland 20. France 21. Germany 22. Greece 23. Hungary 24. Iceland 25. India 26. Ireland 27. Italy 28. Japan 29. Kuwait 30. Latvia 31. Libya 32. Liechtenstein 33. Lithuania 34. Luxembourg 35. Maldives 36. Malta 37. Mexico 38. Monaco 39. Netherlands 40. New Zealand 41. Norway 42. Oman 43. Panama 44. People's Republic of China 45. Poland 46. Portugal 47. Qatar 48. Romania 49. Russia

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50. Saudi Arabia 51. Slovak Republic 52. Slovenia 53. South Africa 54. South Korea 55. Spain 56. Suriname 57. Sweden 58. Switzerland 59. Taiwan 60. Timor Leste 61. Tunisia 62. Turkey 63. Uni Arab Emirates 64. United Kingdom 65. United States of America

 Visa on Arrival will be issued at the Immigration Check-Points at the following Ports:

Airports

1. Adi Sucipto (in Yogyakarta, Special Territory of Yogyakarta)

2. Adi Sumarmo (in Surakarta (Solo), Central Java)

3. Ahmad Yani (in Semarang, Central Java) 4. El Tari (in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara) 5. Halim Perdana Kusuma (in the Special

Region of the Capital City of Jakarta) 6. Hang Nadim (in Batam, Riau Archipelago) 7. Hasanuddin (in Makassar, South Sulawesi

(Celebes)) Algeria Australia Austria Argentina Bahrain Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Greece Hungary Iceland India Ireland Italy Japan Republic of Korea Netherlands New Zealand Norway Oman Panama Poland Portugal Qatar Algeria Australia Austria Argentina Bahrain Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Greece Hungary Iceland India Ireland Italy Japan Republic of Korea Netherlands New Zealand Norway Oman Panama Poland Portugal Qatar Algeria Australia Austria Argentina Bahrain Belgium Brazil Bulgaria

8. Husein Sastranegara (in Bandung, West Java)

9. Ir. Juanda (in Surabaya, East Java) 10. Kualanmu (in Medan, North Sumatera 11. Lombok (in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara) 12. Minangkabau (in Padang, West Sumatera) 13. Ngurah Rai (in Denpasar, Bali)

14. Sam Ratulangi (in Manado, North Sulawesi (Celebes))

15. Sepinggan (in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan (Borneo))

16. Soekarno-Hatta (in the Special Region of the Capital City of Jakarta)

17. Sultan Iskandar Muda (in Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam)

18. Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (in Palembang, South Sumatera)

19. Sultan Syarif Kasim II (in Pekanbaru, Riau) 20. Supadio (in Pontianak, West Kalimantan

(Borneo))

Seaport

1. Sekupang (in Batam, Riau Archipelago) 2. Citra Tritunas (Harbor Bay) (in Batam, Riau

Archipelago)

3. Nongsa (in Batam, Riau Archipelago) 4. Marina Teluk Senimba (in Batam, Riau

Archipelago)

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6. Bandar Bintan Telani Lagoi (in Tanjung

Uban, Riau Archipelago)

7. Bandar Sri Udana Lobam (in TanjungUban, Riau Archipelago)

8. Sri Bintan Pura (in Tanjung Pinang, Riau Archipelago)

9. Tanjung Balai Karimun (in Tanjung Balai Karimun, Riau Archipelago)

10. Belawan (in Belawan, North Sumatera) 11. Sibolga (in Sibolga, North Sumatera) 12. Yos Sudarso (in Dumai, Riau)

13. Teluk Bayur (in Padang, West Sumatera) 14. Tanjung Priok (in the Special Region of the

Capital City of Jakarta)

15. Tanjung Mas (in Semarang, Central Java) 16. Padang Bai (in Karang asem, Bali) 17. Benoa (in Badung, Bali)

18. Bitung (in Bitung, North Sulawesi) 19. Soekarno-Hatta (in Makassar, South

Sulawesi)

20. Pare-Pare (in Pare-Pare, South Sulawesi) 21. Maumere (in Maumere, East Nusa

Tenggara)

22. Tenau (in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara) 23. Jayapura (in Jayapura, Papua)

24. Sabang (in Sabang, Aceh)

Other Entry

VISA FREE FOR SHORT VISIT

Based on the Presidential Decision No. 21/2016, the following 169 countries/ special regions citizen do not require a visa to enter Indonesia;

*The Visa free entry is NOT valid for Journalism Visit

1. Albania 2. Algeria 3. Andorra 4. Angola

5. Antigua and Barbuda 6. Argentina 7. Armenia 8. Australia 9. Austria 10. Azerbaijan 11. Bahamas 12. Bahrain 13. Bangladesh 14. Barbados 15. Belarus 16. Belgium 17. Belize 18. Benin 19. Bhutan 20. Bolivia

21. Bosnia and Herzegovina 22. Botswana 23. Brazil 24. Brunei Darussalam 25. Bulgaria 26. Burkina Faso 27. Burundi 28. Cambodia 29. Canada 30. Cape Verde 31. Chad 32. Chile 33. Comoros 34. Costa Rica 35. Côte d’Ivoire 36. Croatia 37. Cuba 38. Cyprus 39. Czech Republic 40. Denmark 41. Dominica 42. Dominican Republic 43. Ecuador 44. Egypt 45. El Salvador 46. Estonia

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47. Fiji 48. Finland 49. France 50. Gabon 51. Gambia 52. Georgia 53. Germany 54. Ghana 55. Greece 56. Grenada 57. Guatemala 58. Guyana 59. Haiti 60. Honduras 61. Hongkong SAR 62. Hungary 63. Iceland 64. India 65. Ireland 66. Italy 67. Jamaica 68. Japan 69. Jordan 70. Kazakhstan 71. Kenya 72. Kiribati 73. Kuwait 74. Kyrgyzstan 75. Laos 76. Latvia 77. Lebanon 78. Lesotho 79. Liechtenstein 80. Lithuania 81. Luxemburg 82. Macau SAR 83. Macedonia 84. Madagascar 85. Malawi 86. Malaysia 87. Maldives 88. Mali 89. Malta 90. Marshall Islands 91. Mauritania 92. Mauritius 93. Mexico 94. Moldova 95. Monaco 96. Mongolia 97. Morocco 98. Mozambique 99. Myanmar 100. Namibia 101. Nauru 102. Nepal 103. Netherland 104. New Zealand 105. Nicaragua 106. Norway 107. Oman 108. Palau 109. Palestine 110. Panama

111. Papua New Guinea 112. Paraguay 113. People's Republic of China 114. Peru 115. Philippines 116. Poland 117. Portugal 118. Puerto Rico 119. Qatar 120. Romania 121. Russia

122. Rwanda

123. Saint Kitts and Nevis 124. Saint Lucia 125. Saint Vincent and the

Grenadines 126. Samoa 127. San Marino

128. São Tomé and Príncipe 129. Saudi Arabia 130. Senegal 131. Serbia 132. Seychelles 133. Singapore 134. Slovakia 135. Slovenia 136. Solomon Islands 137. South Africa 138. South Korea 139. Spain 140. Sri Lanka 141. Suriname 142. Swaziland 143. Sweden 144. Switzerland 145. Taiwan 146. Tajikistan 147. Tanzania 148. Thailand 149. Timor-Leste 150. Togo 151. Tonga

152. Trinidad and Tobago 153. Tunisia 154. Turkey 155. Turkmenistan 156. Tuvalu 157. Uganda 158. Ukraine

159. United Arab Emirates 160. United Kingdom 161. United States 162. Uruguay 163. Uzbekistan 164. Vanuatu 165. Vatican City 166. Venezuela 167. Vietnam 168. Zambia 169. Zimbabwe

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Purpose:

1. Leisure, Tourism 2. Family

3. Social

4. Art and Cultural 5. Government Visit

6. Giving Lecture or attend seminar 7. Attend a meeting held by head office or

Representative office in Indonesia 8. Continue journey to another country

Entry requirement for Visa-Free Short Visits:

1. Passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 (six) months from the date of entry in Indonesia.

2. Onwards or return tickets are compulsory. 3. The Visa is non-extendable and cannot be

converted into another type of visa. 4. No compulsory vaccinations.

5. Visitors on Visa-Free Short Visits must enter and exit from certain Airports and Seaports in Indonesia.

IMMIGRATION CHECKPOINTS

A. AIRPORTS

1. Adi Soemarmo, Surakarta 2. Adi Sucipto, Yogyakarta 3. Ahmad Yani, Semarang

4. Bandara International Lombok, Mataram 5. Belitung, Tanjung Pandan

6. Binaka, Sibolga 7. El Tari, Kupang 8. Frans Kaisiepo, Biak

9. Halim Perdana Kusuma, DKI Jakarta 10. Hang Nadim, Batam

11. Husein Sastranegara, Bandung 12. I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Bali 13. Juanda, Surabaya 14. Kuala Namu, Medan 15. Maimun Saleh, Sabang 16. Minangkabau, Padang 17. Mopah, Merauke

18. Mozes Kilangi, Tembaga Pura 19. Pattimura, Ambon

20. Polonia, medan 21. Sam ratulangi, manado 22. Sepinggan, balikpapan 23. Soekarno Hatta, Banten 24. Sultan Hassanudin, Makassar 25. Sultan Iskandar Muda, Banda Aceh 26. Sultan Mahmud Badarudin II, Palembang 27. Sultan Syarif Kasim II, Pekanbaru

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28. Supadio, Pontianak

29. Tarakan, Tarakan B. SEAPORTS

1. Achmad Yani, Ternate 2. Amamapare, Tembaga Pura 3. Anggrek, Gorontalo

4. Bagan Siapi-api, Bagan Siapi-api 5. Badar Bentan Telani Lagoi, Tanjung Uban 6. Bandar Seri Udana Lobam, Tanjung Uban 7. Bandar Seri Setia Raja, Bengkalis 8. Batam Center, Batam

9. Batu Ampar, Batam

10. Belakang Padang, Belakang Padang 11. Belawan, Belawan

12. Benete, Sumbawa Besar 13. Biak, Biak

14. Boom Baru, Palembang 15. Celukan Bawang, Singaraja 16. Citra Tri Tunas, Batam 17. Ciwandan, Cilegon 18. Dumai, Dumai 19. Dwi Kora, Pontianak 20. Gunung Sitoli, Sibolga 21. Jambi, Jambi 22. Jayapura, Jayapura 23. Kabil, Batam 24. Kendari, Kendari 25. Kota Baru, Kota Baru 26. Kuala Enok, Tembilahan 27. Kuala Langsa, Aceh

28. Kuala Tanjung, Tanjung Balai Asahan 29. Kuala Tungkal, Jambi

30. Lauren Say, Maumere 31. Lembar, Mataram

32. Lhokseumawe, Lhokseumawe 33. Malahayati, Aceh

34. Malundung, Tarakan 35. Manado, Manado

36. Marina Teluk Senimba, Batam 37. Marore, Tahuna

38. Merauke, Merauke 39. Miangas, Tahuna

40. Nongsa Terminal Bahari, Batam 41. Nusantara, Pare-pare

42. Nusantara, tahuna 43. Padang Bai, Singaraja 44. Panarukan, Panarukan 45. Pangkal Balam, Pangkal Pinang 46. Panjang, Bandar Lampung 47. Pantoloan, Palu

48. Pasuruan, Pasuruan 49. Pemangkat, Sambas 50. Probolinggo, Probolinggo 51. Pulau Baai, Bengkulu 52. Sabang, Aceh 53. Samarinda, samarinda 54. Sampit, Sampit 55. Samudera, Bitung 56. Sekupang, batam 57. Selat lampa, Ranai 58. Semayang, Balikpapan 59. Siak Sri Indrapura, Siak 60. Sibolga, Sibolga

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61. Sintete, Sambas

62. Soekarno Hatta, Makassar 63. Sorong-Sorong

64. Sri Bayintan, Tanjung Pinang 65. Sri Bintan Pura, Tanjung Pinang 66. Sungai Guntung, Tembilahan 67. Tanjung Balai Karimun, Tanjung Balai

Karimun

68. Tanjung Benoa, Denpasar 69. Tanjung Emas, Semarang 70. Tanjung Gudang, Pangkal Pinang 71. Tanjung Harapan, Selat Panjang 72. Tanjung Intan, Cilacap

73. Tanjung Kelian, Pangkal Pinang 74. Tanjung Lontar, Kupang

75. Tanjung Pandan, Bangka Belitung 76. Tanjung Perak, Surabaya 77. Tanjung Priok, DKI Jakarta 78. Tanjung Uban, Tanjung Uban 79. Tanjung Wangi, Jember 80. Tarempa, Tarempa 81. Teluk Bayur, Padang

82. Teluk Nibung, Tanjung Balai Asahan 83. Tembilaha, Tembilahan

84. Tri Sakti, Banjarmasin 85. Tual, Tual

86. Tunon Taka, Nunukan 87. Yos Sudarso, Ambon 88. Yos Sudarso, Cirebon

C. LAND BORDER

1. Aruk, Sambas 2. Entikong, entikong 3. Metamauk, Atambua 4. Mota’ain, Atambua 5. Nanga Badaum Sanggau 6. Napan, Atambua 7. Skouw, Jayapura

Source : Minister of Law and Human Rights of The Republic of Indonesia Regulation No. 17 Year 2016

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Cruise/ Yacht that enter Indonesian Territory for tourism purpose will be given an ease for Customs , Immigration , Quarantine if ENTER or EXIT through the following ports:

Seaports

Sabang, Sabang, Aceh;

Belawan, Medan, Sumatera Utara Teluk Bayur, Padang, Sumatera Barat; Nongsa Point Marina, Batam, Kepulauan Riau;

Bandar Bintan Telani, Bintan, Kepulauan Riau;

Tanjung Pandan, Belitung, Bangka Belitung;

Sunda Kelapa dan Marina Ancol, DKI Jakarta;

Benoa, Badung, Bali;

Tenau, Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur; Kumai, Kota Waringin Barat, Kalimantan Tengah;

Tarakan, Tarakan, Kalimantan Utara; Nunukan, Bulungan, Kalimantan Timur; Bitung, Sulawesi Utara;

Ambon, Ambon, Maluku;

Saumlaki, Maluku Tenggara Barat, Maluku;

Tual, Maluku Tenggara, Maluku; Sorong, Sorong, Papua Barat; Biak, Biak, Papua

VISA APPLICATION BY MAIL

 Visa application by mail should enclose a self-addressed and stamped return envelope, using Express Post or Courier Service.

 Applicants should keep the Tracking Numbers of the documents and the return envelope they send to the Embassy.  The Embassy will not be held responsible

for documents that lost during delivery process.

 Applicants should make sure that they choose the most secure service.

 The Embassy’s mailing address:

Visa Section

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Canberra

8 Darwin Avenue, Yarralumla, ACT 2600

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TAKING PRESCRIBED DRUGS INTO

INDONESIA

 Traveller carrying medicines from Australia to Indonesia is required to provide evidence of need for particular medicines.

 Common medicines such as those that treat flu, diarrhea and dehydration symptoms, as well as vitamins, do not require supporting documents.

 The Embassy can issue a letter informing that an individual is taking medication while travelling to Indonesia.

 The letter is not for legality purposes nor providing guarantee that you will be exempted from any checks.

 It will only provide information to Indonesian authorities that you are under medications based on the letter of your doctor and the drug prescriptions.

 Please make sure that the medicines are in original packaging and within the reasonable amount considering your length of stay in Indonesia.

o Complete the application form

o Original letter from the doctor (or copy of the letter legalized by JP).

o Original prescription (or copy of the letter legalized by JP).

o Receipt from pharmacy.

o Copy of passport

o Itinerary ticket

 Fee : AUD$ 25.00, by money order, payable to Indonesian Embassy.

TRAVEL TIPS !! Passport

All travellers to Indonesia must be in possession of a passport that is valid for at least 6 (six months) from the date of arrival, and have proof (tickets) of onward or return passage.

Custom

 You are prohibited to carry:

 Animal, fish and plants including their products (vegetable, food, ect)

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 Narcotics, psychotropic substance,

precursor drugs

 Firearms, air gun, sharp object (i.e. sword, knife), ammunition, explosives, pornographic articles

 Currency and/or bearer negotiable instruments in Rupiah or other currencies which equals to the amount of 100 million Rupiah or more

 More than 200 cigarettes, or 25 cigars or 100 grams of sliced tobacco (for passanger) and more than 40 cigarettes, or 10 cigars, or 40 grams of sliced tobacco (for crew)

 More than 1 litter drinks containing ethyl alcohol of alcoholic beverages (for passenger) and 350 millilitre drinks containing ethyl alcohol of alcohol (for crew)

 Commercial merchandise (articles for sale, sample used for industrial purposes and/ or goods that are not considered as personal effect

 Goods purchased/ obtained abroad and will remain in Indonesia with total value exceeding USD 50.00 per person (for

crew) or USD 250.00 per person or 1,000.00 per family (for passenger)

Time Zone

 Indonesia has three time zones:

 Western Indonesia Time which is GMT +7(covering Sumatra, Java, Madura, West Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan),  Central Indonesia Time which is GMT +8

(covering East and South Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Bali, Nusa Tenggara)

 Eastern Indonesia Time which is GMT +9 (covering Maluku and Irian Jaya). The capital Jakarta is GMT + 7 or 16 hours ahead of US Pacific Standard Time.

Currency

The Indonesian currency is called Rupiah (IDR). Information of daily exchange rate can be found in newspapers or from Indonesian Central Bank Website (Bank Indonesia). Some Indonesia banks also provide this on their websites.

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Most tourism resorts have money changer facilities. When you are travelling to remote areas it is advisable to Rupiah in cash. Credit cards are only acceptable in big hotels, restaurants, shops, and travelling agencies.

Electricity

Electric power supply is 220 volts in all regions. So be careful with your 110-volt electronic equipment.

The sockets will only fit with two pins rounded-tip plugs (technically known as Type C, E, and F) or use adaptors.

Most hotels and many restaurants in large cities provide internet connections or free WiFi.

Office Hours

Office hours start from 8 AM to 4 PM, or 9 AM to 5 PM. Lunch break occurs between 12 noon to 1 PM.

Usually offices are closed on Saturday and Sunday, including government offices. Government office hours stars at 8 AM and ends at 4 PM.

Banking Hours

Standard banking hours are from 8 AM to 3 PM from Monday to Friday. However several banks open their branches in hotels (and some in shopping counters) longer than office hour, a few are open on Saturdays so you might want to check first. Jakarta has a number of international banks.

Others

 Plan your budget and choose your destination carefully.

 Make sure you find as many information as possible concerning Indonesia, before you go.

 Have sufficient cash ready. It can easily be exchanged in airports, hotels, banks or reputable money changers.