Immigration
In accordance with the Regulation of Ministry of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia No. M. HH-01.GR-01.06 year dated 12 January 2010 , citizens from 62 countries and 1 region are eligible for applying a Visa on Arrival (VOA).
This visa can be obtained directly when you arrive at certain airports and seaports in Indonesia, regardless of the purpose of your visit (Business, Tourist, Social-Cultural).
Visa on Arrival is neither a work visa nor a visit visa. Therefore, it can not be extended or converted into another immigration permit. The maximum stay permitted is thirty (30) days and could be extended (one time) for a maximum thirty (30) days
The general requirements for visa on arrival are:
The applicant’s passport must be valid for at least 6 (six) months from the date of entry.
Round-trip airplane ticket.
Fees:
- Up to 30 (thirty) days: US$ 25.
Countries that may apply for a Visa on Arrival:
1. Algeria
2. Argentina
4. Austria
5. Bahrain
6. Belgium
7. Brazil
8. Bulgaria
9. Cambodia
10. Canada
11. China
12. Cyprus
13. Czech Republic
14. Taiwan
15. Denmark
16. Egypt
17. Estonia
18. Fiji
19. Finland
20. France
21. Germany
22. Greece
23. Hungary
24. Iceland
25. India
26. Iran
27. Ireland
28. Italy
29. Japan
30. Kuwait
31. Laos
32. Latvia
33. Libya
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35. Lithuania
36. Luxembourg
37. Maldives
38. Malta
39. Mexico
40. Monaco
41. Netherlands
42. New Zealand
43. Norway
44. Oman
45. Panama
46. Poland
47. Portugal
48. Qatar
49. Republic of Korea
50. Romania
51. Russia
52. Saudi Arabia
53. Slovakia
54. Slovenia
55. South Africa
56. Spain
57. Suriname
58. Sweden
59. Switzerland
60. Timor Leste
61. Tunisia
62. Turkey
63. United Arab Emirates
64. United Kingdom
65. United States of America |
See the announcement of Indonesian Foreign Ministry Immigration Formalities
- Visa cost : 30 day Visa On Arrival Cost US$ 25.00 per
person, the 30 - day Visa On Arrival can be extended once
at cost US$ 28.00 per person. Please check the actual cost,
as it is changable without prior notice.
- Other countries not mentioned on Free Visa and Visa On
Arrival, must apply visa overseas before arriving in Indonesia
For those not belonging to the above categories, tourist's visas can be obtained from any Indonesian
Embassy or Consulate. Tourists holding a " Certificate of Identity " from Hong Kong can obtain visas
for group travel with a minimum of 5 persons, from the Consulate General of Indonesia in Hong Kong for
visits not exceeding 30 days. Travel and accommodation should be arranged by a tour operator. Entry and
exit must be in groups, and through Soekarno-Hatta International Airport ( Jakarta ), Ngurah Rai
( Bali ) or Polonia ( Medan ).
Entry and exit must be made through certain specified gateways. By air: Jakarta, Denpasar, Medan,
Manado, Biak, Ambon, Surabaya, Batam, Pekanbaru, Kupang, Padang, Pontianak, and Balikpapan. By sea:
Belawan ( Medan ), Batu Ampar and Sekupang ( Batam ), Tanjuing Priok ( Jakarta ), Tanjung Mas
( Semarang ), Tanjung Perak ( Surabaya ) Benoa and Padang Bai ( Bali ), Bitung, Ambon and Tanjung
Pinang. For other ports of entry and exit special visas are required. The maximum stay permitted is
two months and is not extendible.
Health
International health certificates for smallpox and cholera are not required, except from travelers arriving from infected areas.
Customs
Indonesian customs allows on entry a maximum of one liter of alcoholic beverages, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 grams of tobacco and a reasonable amount of perfume per adult. Cars, photographic equipment, type-writers and tape recorders must be declared to Customs upon entry. Prohibited from entry are TV sets, radios, narcotics, arms and ammunition, printed matter in Chinese characters and Chinese medicines.
All movie films and video cassettes must be censored by the Film Censor Board. Fresh fruit, plants and animals must have quarantine permits.
There is no restriction on import or export of foreign currencies. However the export or import of Indonesian currency exceeding Rp 50.000 is prohibited.
Airport Taxes
Ngurah Rai Airport in Denpasar.
Domestic Departure Rp. 30.000 per passenger
International Departure Rp. 150.000 per passenger
Soekarno-Hatta Airport Jakarta
Domestic Departure Rp 30.000
International Departure Rp 150.000
In case you fly from Denpasar via Jakarta and fly out from Indonesia, please take care for the following :
Denpasar – Jakarta by GARUDA Indonesia, in Denpasar you pay International Departure tax
Jakarta – out by different airline, in Jakarta you pay another International Departure tax
Please take care, that the payment of Departure taxes must be in Indonesian Rupiah.
Tipping
Major hotels usually add a 10% service charge to the bills. Where it is not included a tip of between 5% to 10% of the bill would be appropriate if the service is satisfactory.
Tipping for taxi and hire-car driver is not mandatory, but if the service has been satisfactory it is up to you.
Credit Card
Major shopping centers, shops and many other establishments accept credit card such as American Express, Visas, and Dinners Club. Before you use your credit card please check to vendor if the price you pay on bills has included the bank charges or it is to be added some percentage of it.
Money Changer
In all hotels normally available for a changing of major
currency of the world such as American Dollars, Swiss
Franc, English Found Sterling, Australian Dollars, Canadian
Dollars, Singapore Dollars, and Japanese Yen. In some
cities in Bali such as Denpasar, Kuta, Nusa Dua, Candi
Dasa, Lovina, Bedugul, and Ubud you will find money changer
easily. You can compare the rates that are being offered,
and get the better one. Relating to US Dollars bank notes,
it would be worth for you to read
bank notes detail
Clothing
Dress is normally informal in Indonesia due to the warm, humid climate and clothing of light-weight fabrics is recommended. Highland areas are noticeably cooler, however, and carrying a light sweater is suggested. Acceptable attire for men is a shirt and long pants. A jacket and tie are required for official calls or for more formal occasions. Long-sleeved batik shirts are acceptable for evening functions. For ladie3s, dresses, blouses, and long pants are appropriate. Shorts halter-tops or tank tops should only be used at sports facilities or on the beach.
During sightseeing it is a possibility that one entering a temple. In this case, please wear any dress that is considered polite such as not to wear singlet or short pants.
Office Hours
Business offices are usually open either from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm or 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, with a break for lunch between 12.00 noon and 1.00 pm. On Saturday many business offices are closed. Government office hours are from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm from Monday to Friday, and on Saturdays many Government offices are closed.
Time
The Indonesian archipelago is spread over three time zones. Western Indonesia Standard Time, which covers the islands of Sumatera, Java and Madura, West and Central Kalimantan is 7 hours ahead of GMT; Central Indonesia Standard Time covers East and South Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Bali and Nusa Tenggara, and is 8 hours ahead of GMT; finally Eastern Indonesia Standard Time, which covers Maluku, and Irian Java is 9 hours ahead of GMT.
Electricity
Power supply is usually 220 volts/250 cycles in large cities, but 110 volts is still used in some areas. Normal outlets are plugs with two rounded pins. It is advisable to check local conditions before using any appliances.
Drink Water
We suggest you to only drink the water which is bottled, and sealed. Never drink natural water without boiling and filtering.
Medicine
Always consult the Front
- Office of the hotel in case you need any medical assistance. There are good clinic or medical centre in Bali, Bali International Medical Centre Working time between 08.00 – 24.00 hoursAddress : Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No. 100x Kuta, Phone 761 263SOS MEDIKA Working hours 24 hours Address Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No. 24X, Kuta, Phone 764 555 Alarm Centre 24 hours phone 755 768
- Always remember to ask the receipt of your medical assistance and keep it with you.
Valuable Materials
Please remember to put your valuable materials in the safety box at hotel available for every guest. In case loosing the key for the safety box, the cost for reparation will be incurred to the guest.
Beach - Swimming
Normally there will be sign with flags for the safety of swimming on the beach. Please observe this very carefully:
Red flag : Swimming is prohibited
Yellow flag : Swimming on your risk
Green flag : Swimming is allowed
Local Cooking
Balinese and Sumateran cooking are hot with chilly or Spanish pepper. Please do not eat this unless you are familiar with this cooking. Some fruits can have a strange effect on the stomach, so please consult your service provider whenever you want to try.
Sun Rays
In Indonesia, especially on the beach the sunrays are very intense. Do not forget to bring the crème for skin protection. Drink as much as water and mature fruit to prevent dehydration and through problem.
Foreign Consulte Office in Bali
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