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VISA REQUIREMENTS
Only 11 countries and territories are still entitled to a “Visa Free” facility, they are: Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, Philippines, Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, Chile, Morocco, Peru and Vietnam.
Nationals of the aforementioned countries and territories to issue a stay of 30 days leave without charge upon presentation of a valid passport with 6 months remaining validity. The Fund Free Visa is not extendable or convertible into another type of visa.
PASSPORTS AND VISAS
Tourist visa two months that automatically issued to visitors from 46 countries, including Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the UK, USA, Canada, and most of Western Europe. Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months after the entry into Indonesia or will be in the next plane out. You’ll find a tourist card 60 days, provided that (i) your passport is valid for at least six months, and (ii) you have a ticket to Indonesia or having enough money to finance his travel and output. This card must be returned Please stop in Indonesia, so please do not lose it.
Extension of tourist visas is easy, just have to leave the country and back again. This is as simple as going to Singapore and return the same day. Paperwork is expanding business and social cultural visa, and that cans made only once a visa. Contact your local embassy or consulate of Indonesia for more details or the immigration department once in Bali.
VISA ON ARRIVAL
21 countries are required to obtain a “visa on arrival” prosecuted in the gate after the payment of a fee official. Citizens of these countries and territories eligible to purchase visas on arrival are: the United States, Australia, South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, UAE, Finland, Hungary, UK, Italy, Japan, Germany, Canada, South Korea , Norway, France, Poland, Switzerland, New Zealand, and Taiwan.
These citizens must hold a passport with at least 6 months remaining validity at the time of arrival, present a complete boat / disembarkation card companies themselves, be able to demonstrate that they have sufficient means to live during their stay in Indonesia, not listed on any official blacklist of people banned from entering the country, and pay the stipulated fee to obtain a visa.
AIRPORT TAX
Indonesia to exit the country to a local destination or destinations via the airport, the Government of Indonesia to implement the airport tax for all passenger flights at a cost.
- Domestic Airport Tax is Rp. 50,000 per person
- International Airport Tax is Rp. 150,000 per person
TRAVEL TIPS
Make a photocopy of your passport and airline tickets. Also make a list of all traveler’s checks and data from your credit card and stores it in a separate bag on the other hand your purse or wallet.
Accommodation
Bali as a tourist destination has a lot of choice for high class accommodation to the lowest is more popularly called inn / CASA. The availability of accommodations are based on the choice of location, the classification of hotel, facilities, etc.
BALI
TIME
Bali, the time zone is GMT + 8 hours.
WATER
Do not drink tap water. Bottled water is readily available.
WEATHER
Bali is about 8 degrees south of Ecuador. Consequently, the weather is usually warm most of the year. Daytime temperatures are around 28 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
The rainy season is between November and April, with rain generally much only a few hours.
CLOTHING
Light, Airy, casual clothes are the most practical and you’ll find natural fibers like cotton or linen are the most comfortable in the often humid conditions in Bali. Waist belts worn Please visit the temples.
INDONESIA
CURRENCY
The rupiah is the basic unit of money, which is shown as dollars before the number. coin denominations up to $ 1,000 range and note denominations start at $ 100 and ranging up to 50,000.
While in Bali is a good idea to have about 100 rupees coins as you need all of these purchases, as the weather. Do not change large amounts of currency at a given time, as there are numerous opportunities for exchange in major tourist areas.
Swimming in the ocean
Current underflows cans be strong, always swim between the red and yellow flags, do not swim too far! Do not leave your belongings unattended on the beach.
Banks
Most major banks have branches in major tourist centers and provincial capitals. But it would be difficult to find banks in small towns and remote areas.
MONEY OPTIONS
Many shops, large and small accept plastic cards with a 3.5 percent added to the bill. Cash advances cans provided at all major resorts – Denpasar, Kuta, Sanur and Ubud. ATMs are numerous especially in malls. Most of them are connected to international banking networks.
CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE
The rupee is the basic unit of money, usually U.S. dollars Group followed by the value. Denominations of USD 50 and 100 are in the form of coins, $ 100, 500 and 1. 000 hectares in coins or bills, and Rp 5,000, 10,000, 20,000 and 50,000 is only available in the accounts. Rp values below 50 are rarely seen less as a change and are often replaced by the sellers of sweets instead of change. In Bali, carried a handful of coins or bills of $ 100 and not for large sums of the money, If you are going to be there for long. Take note, however, due to the volatility of the rupee, most mid-range hotels, all upscale hotels and restaurants and some tourist attractions, car rental agencies and tourism companies in your price list U.S. dollars. The rupee is still acceptable, but the exchange rate is usually more advantageous to the seller that is not tourism. The postal service in Bali has a kind of traveler’s checks is called a postal check. You can change your cash to these controls in a main post office and use them through Indonesia, such as traveler’s checks or cash at any post office them selves. However, these travelers’ checks can not be accepted by individuals.
Foreign currency, either in bills or traveler’s checks must be exchanged at major banks or authorized money changers. The exchange rates offered by currency exchanges are generally better than banks remain open longer and are faster operations. Look around for variable exchange rates are posted on bulletin boards or windows along the footpaths outside shops. Always ask about fees imposed before the change that many moneychangers often with better rates of charging a small fee.
SAFETY
Take some of your money in traveler’s checks, despite getting better rates of exchange for money. Copy of this with a credit card for large purchases is a good idea in terms of their credit card fees. Check out these credit card charges for conversion before leaving home. U.S. $ are the most negotiable currency, particularly in remote areas.
Customs
Weapons, narcotics, pornography, and radio cassette players are banned in Bali. Yes it is strange that cassette players are not allowed on the island, but this law is rarely applied. Anything with Chinese characters written on it is prohibited. The same rule applies to fresh fruits, plants, animals, films, and video. Pets strictly prohibited preventing the spread of rabies. But if you insist on taking your furry friends along, an official letter is needed from your veterinarian stating that your pet is free of disease, but is not this is security quarantine. Do not hesitate to contact your local consulate of Indonesia / embassy for details.
Which are only capable of carrying up to one liter of alcohol, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 grams of snuff, and a reasonable amount of perfume in Bali? You can not import or export the currency of Indonesia more than 5 million rupees. In addition, the export of national treasures looked – tortoise shell, crocodile skins, and ivory should not be taken out of Indonesia.
TRANSPORT
You will find a wide range of chauffeur driven limousines, self-drive cars, taxis and hotel courtesy cars. Many taxis are not metered so it is advisable to negotiate the fare before boarding. Bemos are a unique form of transport. This is a mini-van masquerading as a communal bus. Just greet the driver and negotiate the fare that suits you both. Motorcycle cans was hired in many places but special care must be exercised at all times as road conditions and boat traffic is something to perform certain hazardous locations. Traveling around Bali is so much easier, because wherever you go you will find friendly people very happy to give advice and directions on how to get where you want to go.
Driving license
If you want to rent a car must be 18 years of age and possess an international driver’s license or a license from ASEAN countries.
HEALTH
If you are entering into Bali from an area infected with smallpox, cholera and yellow fever, an international health certificate is required seriousness. The most off-road going, the more necessary is to take precautions. Please plan ahead to get their shots as more than some may require an injection. You should consult with a doctor at least six weeks before departure. Typhoid fever and paratyphoid vaccinations was recommended and if you stay in Bali is long, go for injections of gamma globulin, and the risk of hepatitis can be reduced. Many people could get the Notorious “Bali belly”, but the cans symptoms by taking Lomotil and Imodium. At the first sign of discomfort (diarrhea and cramping), drink strong tea, hot and avoid all fruits and spicy food. Charcoal tablets, brand name Norit, help alleviate serious cramps. If fever occurs with the above symptoms, go to a doctor for antibiotics. Be sure to rehydrate taking mineral salts such as replacement of oral and drink plenty of fluids as a project as possible.
Malaria can not be a threat in Bali, but dengue fever. Protect yourself with long sleeves and use insect repellent, pants or keeping Aedes mosquitoes at bay.
Do not forget to bring along sunscreen and sun block for sun protection lasts from Bali. A wide-brimmed hat of straw is also useful around noon, Pls tropical sun is intense.
Make sure you also if you have adequate insurance and that their teeth are in perfect condition before traveling, as dentists are hard to find in Bali.
Is an important rule to be careful with water, ice, especially? If you don’t know for certain that the water is safe, assume the worst. If you are unsure about tap water, bottled water.
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
- Police: 110
- Ambulance: 118
- Fire: 113
- Search & Rescue: 51 111
- Red Cross: 26 465