Bali Travel Information

Entry and exit must be made through certain specified gateways:
By air through: Jakarta, Bali, Medan, Manado, PakanBaru, Padang, and Surabaya.
By sea through: Batam, Belawan, Sibolga, Dumai, Padang, Jakarta, Bali, and Jayapura. For other ports of entry and exit special visas are required.

C. For those not belonging to the above categories, tourist visas can be obtained from any Indonesian Embassy or Consulate.

2. CUSTOMS

2.1     GENERAL

• Indonesian Customs allows (by adult only) on entry of two liters of maximum liquor, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 grams of tobacco and a reasonable quantity of perfume.
• Photographic equipment, typewriters and tape recorders must be declared to Customs upon entry and must be re-exported. Imported of electronic equipment is fully restricted.
• It should be censored by Custom board of pre-recorders film, video (tapes and laser disc), records and computer software.
• Those that holding license of Chinese medicine and printings, narcotics, arms and ammunition, fresh fruit, cell phone are permitted.
• A charge of IDR 25,000/piece shall be applied to any commercial or merchandised goods as part of baggage.

2.2     LOCAL CURRENCY RULES

• A registered form from Central Bank Indonesian should be filled out of amount up to IDR 100,000,000.-
• An authorization from the Central Bank or External Affairs is required of the amounts above IDR 100,000,000. An authorization is also applicable from the headquarters of local branches or Indonesian representatives abroad. Infringement consequence in serious penalty.

2.3     FOREIGN CURRENCY RULES

• An amounts above the equal of approx. USD 11,000 (IDR 100,000,000.-) requires formal registration.

2.4     EXIT

• The Government of Indonesia has officially abolished the exit permit required for people leaving the country.
Airport tax levied on passengers for international travel will be about Rp.100,000,- and for travel within Indonesia region the cost shall varied but an average of Rp.30,000,- is expected to pay.

2.5     TIME

• The Indonesian archipelago is spread over three time zones. Western Indonesia Standard Time covers the islands of Sumatra, Java & Madura, and West and Central Kalimantan which 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 covers Maluku, and Irian Jaya that is 9 hours ahead of GMT.

2.6     BUSINESS HOURS

• Office and business operate from Monday to Friday, mostly from 08.30 AM – 05.00 PM. Some tourist agencies and airlines have longer hours. Petrol (gas) stations often open 24 hours. Shops are usually open from 10.00 AM to 10.00 PM, seven days a week. Many Supermarkets, grocery stores, some large retail chains, most shopping malls and markets also operate every day during the week.

2.7     WATER SUPPLY

• Tap water is not drinkable. All water needs to be obtained from trusted resources or water should be boiled or treated before drinking.

2.8     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 electricity supplies before using any appliances.

2.9     CURRENCY

• The Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) is the basic currency used in Bali. However some industries, especially shops in touristy area are able to accept payment in US dollars. The Rupiah currency is available in notes (Rp. 100.000, Rp. 50.000, Rp. 20.000, Rp. 10.000, Rp. 5000, Rp. 2.000, and Rp. 1.000,-) and coins (Rp1.000, Rp. 500, Rp. 200 & Rp. 100).

2.10   TIPPING & SERVICE CHARGES

• If you wish to leave a tip for excellent services this is perfectly acceptable. Service charge is normally added to prices of hotel, shops and restaurants.

2.11   BANKING

• Banks open from Monday to Friday (except Public Holidays), 08.00 AM–3.00 PM. Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) operate on a card/PIN number system. Cash can be withdrawn 24 hours a day.

2.12   HEALTH

• Doctors, public and private health facilities as well as other medical services are available and listed on the telephone directory, also in some tourist accommodation.

2.13   ROVISION FOR TRAVELLERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

• Checking the availability with the local provider prior to arrival is very important. There are list of accessible facilities and services in your destination.