Getting there

The principal gateways for entry to Indonesia are Jakarta and Bali.
Jakarta is serviced by more airlines but, thanks to its huge tourist trade, Bali gets almost as much traffic.

For visitors, Garuda Indonesia has introduced Visit Indonesia Air Passes which offers special fares on its domestic flights.

The passes are sold in conjunction with travel on Garuda from Europe, USA, Australia and Japan, and have to be purchased from Garuda Offices in these areas.

Currency/Credit Cards

The Rupiah.
In major centres, travellers cheques in US dollars are readily accepted and most hotels in tourist or commercial centres will accept major credit cards. In other areas, small denomination bills in Rupiah are advisable.

Airport and Taxes

Airport Tax on international flights varies between airport. Departure tax from Jakarta and Denpasar is around US$6 and from other airports about US$3.
International Airport Departure Tax is Rp50,000 and must be paid in local currency.

Language

Bahasa Indonesia is the national language.
In all tourist destination areas English is the number one foreign language spoken and written.

Electricity

Cities run on 220 volts, 50 cycle's AC system. Rural areas may only be able to provide 110 volts

Public Transport

If requiring a taxi, it is advisable to use the pre-paid Airport Taxi Service, which is located to the left of the terminal exit.
Prices for this service are fixed (passengers can purchase a coupon at the desk in Arrivals).
Buses run frequently between Tegal bus station in Denpasar and the airport (journey time: 50 minutes).

Passengers can also travel by bemo (a chartered vehicle with driver which can carry up to 10 people). Bemos have to pay a fee to enter the airport grounds, so it is often cheaper to walk outside the airport gates and wait. Bemos wait in an area located to the left of the airport gates.

Do not engage the private taxi hustlers.These are unlicensed operators, and you are at high risk of being assaulted and robbed.

Entry Requirements

All travellers to Indonesia must possess passports, valid for at least six months after arrival, and proof of onward passage out of the country.

Visas are not required for tourists who are nationals of Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, The Phillipines, Hongkong Special Administration Region (SAR), Macao Special Administration Region (SAR), Chile, Marocco, Peru, Vietnam. Countries and districts eligible for a visa on arrival are: United States of America, Australia, South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, United Arab Emirates, Finland, Hungary, United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, Germany, Canada, South Korea, Norway, France, Poland, Switzerland, New Zealand, and Taiwan.

A visa free facility is valid for 30 (thirty) days and visas on arrival are valid for 5 (five) days or 30 (thirty) days.

Visa costs will be charged per person regardless of age and the visa on arrival will be valid for staying maximum 30 days only.

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NOTE: The information supplied here is meant as a guide only and is subject to change without warning. Therefore all divers should check travel details BEFORE departure.