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UBUD BALI INDONESIA |
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TRAVEL TIPS TO BALI INDONESIA
Passport and Visa
To enter Bali or Indonesia Each visitors are requested
signed passport that is valid for at least six months
beyond his/her scheduled departure date from Indonesia.
Most nations of western countries are granted a 60-days,
non-extendible visa upon arrival in Indonesia. Citizens
from Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) do
not require a visa, only a valid travel document. Please
check with your local indonesian embassy/consulate or
your country's embassy in Jakarta. For Visa requirements
by contacting the Embassy / Consulate in your country
of origin before commencing your vacation.
The government of Indonesia has changed its visa policy
for foreign tourists effective February 1st, 2004.
Visiting Indonesia Without Any Visa
Entering Indonesia without any visa is possible now only
for nationals of the following 11 countries and territories:
Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia,
Morocco, Peru, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and
Vietnam.
Citizens of the above countries will be issued on arrival
a stay permit for 30 days free of charge upon presentation
of a passport which is valid at least for another 6 months.
This stay permit cannot be extended or converted into
another type of visa.
VISA on ARRIVAL (VoA)
This facility is available for nationals of the following
countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, New Zealand,
Norway, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland,
Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and the United
States of America.
Citizens of these countries will be able to apply for
a VoA valid for either 3 or 30 days upon arrival by air
in Bali, Jakarta and a few other international airports
or by ship at a limited number of Indonesian sea ports.
A 3-day visa costs US$10 and a 30-day visa costs US$25.
The VoA cannot be extended or converted into any other
kind of visa. Also be aware that Immigration officials
calculate the 30-day period as follows: your arrival day
is counted as your first day, and you must leave the country
on the 30th. day!
Indonesian Ports of Entry to get your VOA
Airports:
Ngurah Rai in Denpasar, Bali
Soekarno-Hatta in Jakarta, Java
Polonia in Medan, Sumatra
Sultan Syarif Kasim II in Pekan Baru, Kalimantan
Tabing in Padang, Sumatra
Juanda in Surabaya, Java
Sam Ratulangi in Manado, Sulawesi
Halim Perdanakusuma in Jakarta, Java
Adi Sucipto in Yogyakarta, Java
Adi Sumarmo in Surakarta, Java
Selaparang in Mataram, Lombok
Sepinggan in Balikpapan, Kalimantan
Hasanudddin in Makassar, Sulawesi
El Tari in Kupang, Timor
Seaports:
Sekupang, Batu Ampar, Nongsa and Marina Teluk Senimba
in Batam
Bandar Bintan Telani Lagoi and Sri Udana Lobam in Tanjung
Uban (Bintan)
Belawan in Belawan (Medan)
Sibolga in Sibolga (Sumatra)
Yos Sudarso in Dumai
Teluk Bayur in Padang (Sumatra)
Tanjung Balai Karimun (Tanjung Balai Karimun)
Tanjung Priok in Jakarta
Padang Bai in Padang Bai (Bali)
Jayapura in Jayapura (Papua)
Tanjung Mas in Semarang (Java)
Tenau (Kupang)
Pare-pare in Pare-pare (Sulawesi)
Soekarno-Hatta in Makassar (Sulawesi)
Other types Of Indonesian Visas
If your home country is not mentioned on the lists above
or if you are planning on studying, living, working or
doing business in Indonesia, you must apply for a visa
overseas before arrival. If you would like to stay more
than 30 days in Indonesia, you must also apply for an
appropriate visa. A note of caution to people from countries
NOT mentioned in the lists above… Let me just give
an example here: if you are an American Green Card holder
who is a holder of an Indian Passport (a country that
is NOT listed above), you will have to apply for ‘permission'
by the Indonesian Immigration authorities in order to
enter Indonesia. The process is simple, but LONG. So,
go to your local Indonesian consulate at least 6 weeks
prior to departure to apply for your visa. The consulate
will then send your credentials to the Jakarta Immigration
authorities, who will then scan your details against a
list of black-listers and once you are cleared, you will
get your visa… Because of Indonesian bureaucracy
this can take several weeks (avoid Indonesian holiday
seasons, as it will take even longer!). If you want to
speed things up you can always work with an Indonesian
visa expeditor (many are found in Bali), but it will cost
you $$.
Visitor Visas
Sosial Budaya Visas single entry, but good for 60 days
and then extendable each month up to 6 months - valid
for visits that are social (like non-profit organizations),
cultural, religious, or medical in nature. This includes
visiting family/relatives and organizations, and exchange
visits between academic, art, or sports institutions.
One requires an Indonesian 'sponsor' and letter from this
sponsor. One can only obtain such a visa outside of Indonesia.
In Singapore there are agents who can arrange the 'Sosial
Budaya' within a day. Usually it takes 3 days to get one.
Business Visas (#457) either single entry and extendable
up to 6 months or multiple-entry and good for up to 12
months - typically issued to business people on short
term work assignments (like Bali export-import), consulting,
or valid for attending international conferences and seminars
and carrying out journalistic visits. This visa does NOT
give you permission to work in Indonesia, but it does
permit you to do business there. In other words, if you
would like to work as a Doctor in an Indonesian hospital,
this is not the right visa – you would need a KITAS
sponsored by the hospital. 60 day Tourist Visa (#411)
good for max 60 days to nationals of countries not eligible
for a free visa on arrival. Non-extendable, one has to
leave the country and return to get another stamp in one's
passport. A round-trip flight from Jakarta to Singapore
costs around US$140, a round trip form Denpasar to Singapore
about US$230. After a number of these stamps are placed
in one's passport, the officials at the airport may hassle
you and accuse you of working. Maintaining honesty and
remaining patient is recommended.
Retirement Visa If you are 55 years or older you can apply
for this visa. There is a lot of paperwork, and requires
your income statement, health, insurance, and a minimum
amount of spending on accommodation plus the payment of
taxes and other fees. One CAN NOT work in Indonesia with
this visa. After 5 extensions (each year) one can apply
for an unlimited stay visa (KITAP) and a year after that
for citizenship. Visitor Visas for those on Government
Service good for 60 days issued to the employees of foreign
governments and international organizations on assignment
in Indonesia or private foreign contractors employed by
the Indonesian government.
Stay Permits – KITAS, KITAP, and any other visa
that begins with ‘KI'
Residency or work visa Sponsorship required by an Indonesian
company or recognized foreign company. Expensive, $1200/year
tax pre-paid, due at sign-up. Lots of redundant reporting
to various offices required. Residents are also need to
pay Rp.1.000.000 tax every time they leave the country
by air. (Rp.500.000 by sea. )
Limited Stay Permits are given to individuals holding
limited validity entry permits including children and
dependents of foreigners on temporary resident visas and
the Indonesian-born children of an Indonesian mother.
Permanent Stay/Residency Permits are given to the Indonesian-born
children of foreigners holding permanent residency in
Indonesia and foreigners who successfully apply for permanent
residency in Indonesia
Special Dispensation for Ship's Crews (DAHUSKIM)
A special category of stay permit for foreigners employed
as crews on foreign registered ships and oil platforms.
Keep a Copy
Always keep a copy of your passport, driver's license,cerdit
cards, tickets and insurance policy somewhere separate.
This way you can prove who you are to your consulate in
the event of theft , get lost or fall out. Report to the
police who make out a report for your consulate. Verification
of identity and citizenship takes about three weeks and
involving going to the immigration office in Denpasar
or at the airport.
Credit Card
Major credit cards are acceptable in most retail establishments,
at hotels and on airlines along with American dollar traveler.
In some cases, a service fee is included when charging
a purchase to your card.
Currency
The local currency Rupiah Notes 100, 500, 1,000, 5,000,
10,000, 20,000, 50,000, 100,000. and the Coins 25, 50,
100, 500, 1000.
The Indonesian Rupiah offers very favorable rates of exchange
and buying power against most foreign currencies. Hotels,
moneychangers, and banks provide foreign exchange services.
We recommended to carry US$ cash or travelers cheques.
However, when traveling to the village, take Rupiah with
you. Keep small change handy when riding in public transportation
or buying food and drinks at warung. Please use of banks,
whenever possible, when exchanging currency. Always insist
on an official receipt at the time of the transaction
and take your time to make sure the money received matches
the total shown on the receipt. Please note that some
of the banks and moneychangers refuse to accept foreign
bank notes that are soiled, torn or generally poor condition.
Driving License
If you wish to hire a car you must be over 18 years of
age and posses an International Driver's License or license
from ASEAN countries. If you are stopped by the police,
it is always requested. If you don't have one, you will
bargain hard on how much of bribe you are willing to pay
Clothing
Balinese are generally modest in their modes of dress
and believe that the most basic sign of respect to another
is correct attire. Going to Bali, dress casually. Take
light clothes, as the weather is warm-to-hot throughout
the year.
While shorts and sing lets are generally acceptable while
shopping or just walking, long trousers for men and dresses
for women are strongly suggested when visiting friends,
calling on government offices, or attending places of
worship.
Custom and Tradition
Specific rules apply when visiting temples. Women are
not allowed to enter the temples during menstruation.
Do not walk in front of people praying. Kindly not to
use flash camera or push your camera into the priest's
face. In special ceremony or Anniversary Celebrations,
a small donation is gratefully received.
Shorts and mini-skirts are also not allowed in and around
temples. It is a custom to take off the shoes in temples,
on festivals grounds and in private houses. We strongly
recommended these customs to show your respect for the
religious traditions.
Embracing's and intimate touching are not well seen in
public. Nude or topless bathing is forbidden.
Electricity
Most hotels use 220 volts, 50 cycles and a round, two-pronged
slim plug. Bathroom shaver plugs usually have a transformer
switch. We suggest taking an adaptor for your appliance.
Getting Arround
Car Hire: You can find a car rental agency in all the
major tourist areas. Prices start from approx. US$ 30
a day for a Suzuki-style jeep ( Jimmy and around US$ 45
for a new Kijang jeep. Most of the rental cars are in
decent shape, but you should check thoroughly before signing
any forms. Be sure to always travel with your international
drivers license.
Motorbike Rental: As with hire cars, you can find
bikes for rent almost everywhere. Prices usually start
from around US$ 6 a day for a standard 125 cc motorbike.
Scooter, affectionately called "Bebek's " (
Ducks ), start at around US$ 5 per day. You should always
check the bike before parting with your cash. In Indonesia
you have to wear a helmet by law and carry an international
drivers license.
Bicycle/Mountain Bike: Cycling can be a cheap and
enjoyable way to get about, although you do have to be
quite fit to ride around the central, hilly regions. The
northern coastal roads are ideal for longer trips. You
can find bike rental shops in all the main tourist spots.
Bemo: Public transport mini-vans : by fast the cheapest
way to travel, although not the most comfortable.
Tours : A very relaxing way to see the sights,
organized tours relieve you of the hassle of trying to
navigate your way around. On the down side, however, you
do have to follow itineraries, so spur of the moment sight-seeing
is not an option. Tours can be booked at any of the travel
offices or agents scattered around the island.
Seaplane : For fun adventure and a fast way to
get away Island Seaplanes take you right to the "door"
of your destination. From Lombok to Moyo Island, all over
Bali, Sumbawa and even G-Land, this 7-seater Seaplane
gets you there quicker anything else. Departs from the
Marina in Benoa Harbour |
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