Below is some advice for a trouble-free holiday in Bali. If you do have problems don't forget to contact your nearest consulate.
Immigration
You must have a minimum of six months validity in you passport upon entry into Indonesia and have proof of onward destination.
Visas are not required for nationals of:
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Greece, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Morocco, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom (Great Britain), United States of America, United Emirate Arab, Yugoslavia, Venezuela.
The maximum stay permitted two months and is not extendible.
Customs
Indonesian Customs allows on entry a maximum of ;
one liter of alcoholic beverages,
200 cigarettes or 50 Cigars or 100 grams of tobacco
reasonable amount perfume per adult.
The following need to be declared when entering the country;
Cars
photographic equipment
typewriters
tape recorders
Prohibited from entry are;
TV sets
radios
narcotics
arms and ammunition
printed matter in Chinese characters
Chinese medicines.
Also note:
All movie films and video cassettes must be censored by the Film Censor Board.
Fresh fruits, 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.
Departure Tax
There's a departure tax on domestic ( Rp. 11,000) and international (Rp. 50.000) flights. Only children under two years of age are exempt.
Medical Insurance
Make sue you have medical insurance before you leave your country. Medical bills can be quite costly and having medical insurance could save your life. Contract your travel agent to get information on recommended medical insurance plans. Don't forget, if you extend your travel in Bali , you should also extend your insurance cover.
Health
Travellers should be aware that the Blood Bank in Bali normally carries no stock of Rhesus (Rh) Negative blood.
Personal Security
You could be robbed at any time. Watch out for pickpockets and bag-snatchers, and always lock your hotel room and car.
Keep your valuables (passport, airline ticket, credit cards, travellers cheques and cash) in a safe deposit box at your hotel, or at a bank.
Secure the key in your money belt; don't leave it in your hotel room when you go out.
Money belts are better than 'bum bags', which are an open invitation to pickpockets. Hide your money belt under your clothes.
Carry your handbag on the side of the road furthest from the roadway.
Keep copies of your travel documents and emergency contact details on your person.
An unattended car can be broken into within minutes. If you are touring in Indonesia, either carry everything with you when you leave the car, or find somewhere to stay first and secure items at the hotel before you go out.
If you really need to travel with all your valuables, secure items in various places rather than lose everything if one bag is stolen.
ImmigrationYou must have a minimum of six months validity in you passport upon entry into Indonesia and have proof of onward destination.
Visas are not required for nationals of:
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Greece, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Morocco, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom (Great Britain), United States of America, United Emirate Arab, Yugoslavia, Venezuela.
The maximum stay permitted two months and is not extendible.
Customs
Indonesian Customs allows on entry a maximum of ;
one liter of alcoholic beverages,
200 cigarettes or 50 Cigars or 100 grams of tobacco
reasonable amount perfume per adult.
The following need to be declared when entering the country;
Cars
photographic equipment
typewriters
tape recorders
Prohibited from entry are;
TV sets
radios
narcotics
arms and ammunition
printed matter in Chinese characters
Chinese medicines.
Also note:All movie films and video cassettes must be censored by the Film Censor Board.
Fresh fruits, 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.
Departure Tax
There's a departure tax on domestic ( Rp. 11,000) and international (Rp. 50.000) flights. Only children under two years of age are exempt.
Medical Insurance
Make sue you have medical insurance before you leave your country. Medical bills can be quite costly and having medical insurance could save your life. Contract your travel agent to get information on recommended medical insurance plans. Don't forget, if you extend your travel in Bali , you should also extend your insurance cover.
Health
Travellers should be aware that the Blood Bank in Bali normally carries no stock of Rhesus (Rh) Negative blood.
Personal Security
You could be robbed at any time. Watch out for pickpockets and bag-snatchers, and always lock your hotel room and car.
Keep your valuables (passport, airline ticket, credit cards, travellers cheques and cash) in a safe deposit box at your hotel, or at a bank.
Secure the key in your money belt; don't leave it in your hotel room when you go out.
Money belts are better than 'bum bags', which are an open invitation to pickpockets. Hide your money belt under your clothes.
Carry your handbag on the side of the road furthest from the roadway.
Keep copies of your travel documents and emergency contact details on your person.
An unattended car can be broken into within minutes. If you are touring in Indonesia, either carry everything with you when you leave the car, or find somewhere to stay first and secure items at the hotel before you go out.
If you really need to travel with all your valuables, secure items in various places rather than lose everything if one bag is stolen.
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