- Q : Travel Formalities
- A :
All travelers to Indonesia must be in possession of passport valid
for at least six months from date of arrival and have proof (tickets)
of onward or return passage.
Free Tourist Visa
Immigration authority will provide Free Tourist Visas for a period
of 30 days to national s from 11 countries only on the basis of
reciprocity. The countries are Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei
Darussalam, the Philippines, Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, Chile,
Morocco, Peru and Vietnam.
Visa on Arrival (VOA)
Visa on arrival is valid for 30 days and maybe extended under the
permission of Indonesia is conditions as follows, the natural
disaster happens in the place that is visiting by the tourist. And
if, the tourist is sick or got an accident during other visiting.
VOA Will be given to citizens of Australia, Argentina, Brazil,
Denmark, Canada, Finland, France, Germany,Great Britain, Hungary,
Italy, Japan, Norway, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland,
New Zealand, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States
of America, Austria, Belgium, India, Ireland, Kuwait, Luxemburg,
Maldives, Egypt, Oman, Portuguese, Qatar, The People of Republic
China, Russian, Saudi Arabian, Spain, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Cambodia,
Cyprus, Estonia, Greece , Iran, Iceland, Laos PDR, Liechtenstein,
Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Nederland, Suriname, Sweden, Aljazair,
Czechoslovakia, Fiji, Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Panama, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Rumania, Tunisia.
Entry ports where visa-on-arrival may be issued are the
Soekarno-Hatta airport in Jakarta, Ngurah Rai airport in Bali,
Sultan Syarif Hasim airport in Pekanbaru, Tabing airport in Padang,
Juanda airport of Surabaya and the Sam Ratulangi airport in Manado.
While authorized seaports are Batam, the Sekupang, Batuampar, Nongsa,
Marina, Teluk Senimba, Bandar Brintan, Talani Lagoi and Bandar Sri
Udana Labon in the Riau archipelago, Sri Bintan Pura in Tanjung
Pinang, Belawan port and Sibolga in North Sumatra, Yos Sudarso
Tanjung Perak in Surabaya, Teluk Bayur of Padang, Tanjung Priok at
Jakarta, Padang Bai and Benoa in Bali, the port of Jayapura, Bitung,
Tanjung Balai Karimun, Tanjung Mas in Central Java, Tenua and
Maumere in East Nusa Tenggara, Pare-Pare and Soekarno Hatta port in
South Sulawesi.
You may find Information on Indonesia embassies and consulates
contact details at the Ministry of Foreign Affair website on the
following direct-link: http://www.deplu.go.id/?embassy=1 (copy and
paste the link into your browser address if it doesn’t work)
a. Visas Of The Republic Of
Indonesia :
- A Visa of the Republic of Indonesia is issued in the form of
a sheet of paper attached to a passport. The type of visa issued
shall be based on the visa application.
- A Diplomatic Visa or a Service Visa shall only be issued to
the bearer of a Diplomatic Passport or a Service Passport.
Applications for Diplomatic or Service Visas should be
accompanied by diplomatic letters or official letters.
- Visa applications may be done by proxy, except for
Diplomatic or Service Visa applications.
- A visa application should be submitted to an Embassy or
Consular Office of the Republic of Indonesia or other official
designated by Government of the Republic of Indonesia.
- Visas shall be used within 90 (ninety) days, calculated from
the date of issuance. Any foreign national who fails to use a
visa within this designated period of time must submit a
re-application for a new visa.
b. Competent Authorities And
Officials :
- The Immigration Attache at an Embassy
or Consular Office of the Republic of Indonesia or other
designated official (hereafter, Visa Officer) is authorized to
issue or reject Diplomatic or Service Visa applications in
accordance with the decision of the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
- The Visa Officer is authorized to issue
or refuse requests for Transit Visas, Visit Visas, and Limited
Stay Visas in accordance with the decision of the Director
General of Immigration on behalf of the Minister of Justice.
- The Director General of Immigration may fully authorize the
Visa Officer to issue or reject applications for Transit Visas
or Visit Visas.
- The Visa Officer shall have the full authority to grant a
visa to a foreign national who is in possession of a national
passport or other valid travel document.
- The Visa Officer, upon the approval of
the Director General of Immigration, shall grant a visa to an
individual not in possession of a national passport or other
travel document (a stateless person).
- Admission to Indonesia remains under the authority of the
Immigration Officer at the port of entry.
- For urgent cases, a Transit Visa or a Visit Visa may be
issued at an Immigration Check Point.
c. General Visa Requirements :
- Visa applications should be submitted to the Visa Officer
after filling out the required form.
- A visa application should be submitted along with the
following :
- a valid passport;
- a round trip or through-ticket to country of destination;
- 2 (two) photographs, size 4 x 6 cm.
- proof or written guarantee of possession of sufficient
funds for living expenses during entire stay in Indonesia ;
- Payment of the visa fee.
d. The Approval of Visa Applications:
A visa application shall be approved if the applicant :
a. has fully complied with the requirements;
b. has paid the visa fee;
c. is not included on the Blacklist.
e. The Rejection of Visa
Applications :
A visa application shall be rejected if the applicant :
a. has not fully complied with the requirements;
b. is included on the Blacklist;
c. can be included in any of the following categories, specified in
Article 17 of Immigration Act No. 9/1992, which include any foreign
national who :
- is known to be or suspected of being involved in
international crime syndicate activities;
- has shown a hostile attitude toward the
Government of Indonesia, or has taken actions which demean the
name of the people and the country of Indonesia, in his/her own
country or in any other country;
- is suspected of having committed
actions in conflict with national security, public order, the
morality, religious values, or the traditions or customs of the
people of Indonesia;
- is under a request for extradition from
another country, said person having tried to escape indictment
or the execution of a punishment, having committed a criminal
act which is also punishable according to Indonesian law;
- has previously been expelled or deported from the territory
of Indonesia; or
- has been found to be suffering from a mental illness or a
contagious disease hazardous to public health.
d. originates from a country which has no diplomatic relations with
the Republic of Indonesia, unless otherwise established by Decision
of the Minister of Justice.
f. The Finalization Process:
- The visa will be stamped or attached in a national passport,
or a non-national passport, or a legal travel document.
- All completed, original copies of visa application forms
certified by the Visa Officer will be sent collectively on the
same day to the Director General of Immigration.
- The number and date of visa issuance will be entered on the
visa application form.
- The visa shall be signed by the Visa Officer.
- The passport with the newly issued visa will be returned
applicant.
g. Special Procedure:
Under certain circumstances, visa applications can be arranged for
in Indonesia by the sponsor of the applicant concerned. In such
cases, the sponsor should appear in person at the Head Office of the
Directorate General of Immigration to begin the processing of the
visa application as follows:
- On behalf of the applicant, fill out
and complete all visa requirements according to the type of visa,
which includes a letter from the sponsor stating the purpose of
the visit/invitation and a written statement guaranteeing the
sponsor’s taking responsibility for the applicant during his/her
stay in Indonesia;
- Submit the visa application to the Visa Section of the
Directorate of Immigration Traffic.
In absence of any incriminating factors, the visa authorization for
the applicant concerned shall be cabled, at the expense of the
sponsor, to the overseas Visa Officer at the Indonesian Embassy or
Consular Office at the applicant’s place of domicile.
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Q : Travel Information
A :
Transportation
Garuda Indonesia’s flagship airline serves to all major cities in
Indonesia. They fly only jets and mainly wide-bodies. Many airlines
serve domestic routes. PELNI (The National Passenger Line)
crisscrossing the archipelago on fixed schedule. Main ticketing
sales office is in Jl. Angkasa 18 Kemayoran Phone. (021) 4211921.
Train travel across Java and Sumatra can be faster & cheapest Land
transportation. Airport-City v.v Transportation Taxi fares are
metered and will cost between Rp 60,000 to Rp 75,000 to the downtown
area of the city where most large hotels are located. The
air-conditioned airport bus service is approximately Rp 10,000 to
any of the five city zones. Limousine services are provided by some
of the leading hotels in the city. Faster and comfortable in Jakarta
is Trans Jakarta bus service Rp 3,500.
Security
Additional security office have been deployed and metal detectors
have been installed in most public area to ensure the safety of all
visitors.
Office Hours
Government offices open from 8.00 a.m.to 4.00 p.m. from Monday to
Friday in Jakarta and close on Saturday and Sunday. In the provinces
they close at 3.00 p.m. and open on Saturday till 1.00 p.m. Business
offices have staggered hours. Banks are open from either 8.00 or
8.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Banks in hotels stay open longer hours, and
mo ney changers till the evening. Shopping centers open from 10.00
a.m. to 10.00 p.m. everyday. In smaller towns, shops close for a
siesta at 1 pm until 3 pm. Bargaining might be necessary especially
in tourist area. A general rule of thumb is to aim for half the
asking prices by opening with an offer lower than that but many
sellers will my come down by 20%.
Currency
Rupiah (Rp) IDR: 500, 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000, 100,000.
Coins IDR: 25, one way. At all major airport terminals, inquires
about local transportation should be directed to the information
counter. 50, 100, 500 US dollars and other major currencies in
banknotes or travelers cheque are easily exchangeable in banks or at
authorised money changers in main tourist destinations.
Airport Tax
An airport tax Rp 100,000 is imposed by the airport for travelers on
international routes and Rp 30,000 for those on domestic routes.
Tipping
At most hotels and restaurants service charge 21% tax and service is
added to the bill. An airport or hotel porter expects Rp 5,000 per
bag. Taxi drivers will round up to the nearest Rp 500 or Rp 1,000.
Leaving
the change is appreciated but not mandatory. It is advisable to
carry small change as taxi drives are often short of change.
Accomodation
In order to keep up with the growing number of visitors and the need
for their comfort, more hotels all over Indonesia have been built,
ranging from small bungalows for budget travellers to the luxurious
tourist resort area.
Telephone
Dial 62 from outside Indonesia, then the city code and telephone
number. Within Indonesia, the city code must be preceded by a zero
(0) from most phones. To dial an international calls press 001 or
008
or find an International Direct Dial (IDD) in hotels or private
telephone service (Wartel). For operator assistance dial 101 or 104.
For general information in a province inside the country please dial
(code area + 008) or dial 003 for time information.
Emergency Services
Information dial 108
Police dial 112
Ambulance dial 118
Fire Department dial 113
Time Zones
Western Indonesia GMT+7 (Sumatra & Java)
Central Indonesia GMT+8 (Bali, East Timor, East & South Kalimantan,
Lombok, Sulawesi, Nusa Tenggara))
Eastern Indonesia GMT+9 (Maluku & Papua)
Etiquette
It is inappropriate to use the left hand to eat or to give or
receive anything.
Clothing
Dress is normally casual and light clothing is advisable due to the
hot, humid climate. Trousers or slacks and shirts are generally
considered appropriate but a jacket and tie are required for formal
occasions or when making official calls. For certain formal
occasion’s long sleeved batik shirts are acceptable. For travel to
mountain areas, a light sweater or jacket is recommended. Halter
tops and shorts are frowned upon in most places except around spots
facilities or on the beach, proper decorum should especially be
observed when visiting places or worship.
- Public Holidays Jan 1 New Years Day
- Jan 10 Islamic New Year*
- Feb 7 Chineese New Year*
- Mar 7 Nyepi (Hindu New Year)* (Bali)
- Mar 20 Maulud Nabi (Birth of Prophet Muhammad)*
- Mar 21 Good Friday
- May 1 Ascencion/Easter
- May 20 Waisak Feast*
- Jul 30 Isra Miraj (Prophet Muhammad’s Ascencion)
- Aug 17 Independence Day
- Oct 1-2 Idul Fitri*
- Dec 8 Idul Adha*
- Dec 25 Christmas Day
- Dec 29 Islamic New Year*.
- * According to the lunar calendar.
Electricity
Power supply is usually 220 volts/50 cycles in the big cities, but
110 volts is still used in some region. Normal outlets are plugs
with two rounded prongs. It is advisable to check before using your
appliances.
Customs
Customs allow on entry a maximum of one litre of alcoholic beverages,
200 cigarettes or 50 cigars of 100 grams of tobacco and a reasonable
amount of perfume per adult. Cameras, video cameras, portable radios,
cassette recorders, binoculars and sport equipment are admitted
provided they are taken out on departure. They must be declared to
Customs. Prohibited are firearms, narcotics drugs, pornography,
Chinese printing and medicines, transceivers and cordless telephones,
films pre-recorded video tapes and laser disks must be screened by
the Censor Board. There is no restriction on import or export of
foreign currencies and travelers cheques, however, the import and
export of Indonesian currency exceeding Rp. 100 million rupiahs is
prohibited.
Further information on customs and excise in Indonesia, log into
www.beacukai.go.id (copy and paste the link into your browser
address if it doesn’t work).