Indonesia Travel Guide

Passports

Country	Passport Required	Visa Required	Return Ticket Required
Other EU	Yes	Yes	Yes
Canadian	Yes	Yes	Yes
British	Yes	Yes	Yes
USA	Yes	Yes	Yes
Australian	Yes	Yes	Yes

Passport valid for at least six months from date of entry required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas

Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above. Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.

Visa Note

All nationals referred to in the chart are eligible for a 30-day visa on arrival, which sometimes be extended once for another 30 days; for longer stays or for non-tourist stays nationals should apply for a visa in advance.

To apply in advance nationals must:
(a) have a passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry;
(b) enter Indonesia through one of the main ports listed below:
Airports: Adi Juanda (Surabaya), Adisutjipto (Yogyakarta), Adi Sumarno (Solo), El Tari (Kupang), Halim Perdanakusuma (Jakarta), Hassanudin (Makasar), Ngurah Rai (Denpasar), Polonia (Medan), Sam Ratulangi (Manado), Selaparang (Mataram), Sepinggan (Balik Papan), Soekarno Hatta (Jakarta), Sultan Syarif Kasim II (Pekan Baru) and Tabing (Padang).
Seaports: Bandar Bintan, Selani Lagoi and Bandar Sri Udana Lobam (Tanjung Uban, Bintan), Batu Ampar, Marina Teluk Senimba, Nongsa, Sekupang and Batam Center (Batam Island), Belawan (North Sumatera), Benoa (Island of Bali) Bitung (Sulawesi), Bitung (Sulawsi), Jayapura (Irian Jaya), Marina Teluk Senimba (Batam Island), Maumere (East Nusa Tenggara), Padang Bai (Bali), Pare-Pare (South Sulawesi), Sibolga (North Sumatera), Soekarno-Hatta (Makasar), Sri Bintan Pura (Riau), Tanjung Balai Karimun (Sumatera), Tanjung Mas (Semarang), Tanjung Priok (Jakarta), Teluk Bayur (Padang), Tenau (Kupang), Yos Sudarso (Dumai, Sumatra).
(c) hold a valid/return ticket.

Visitors who out-stay their visa will be fined US$20 per day. Visitors staying longer than 60 days risk large fines and may face deportation or imprisonment.

Journalists should apply for a visa through the information department of the Indonesian Embassy.

Types of Visa and Cost

Single-entry: £35. Multiple-entry: £100 (business only). Transit: £15. Business (up to 60 days): £35. Multiple Entries (up to 12 months): £100. Limited Stay Period (up to six months): £50. Limited Stay Period (up to 12 months): £100. Tourist visas issued on arrival: dependent on port of entry, check with relevant embassy. Fees are non-refundable.

Validity

Single-entry: Three months from date of issue for a maximum stay of 60 days. Multiple-entry: One year, with each stay lasting no longer than 60 days. The first entry must be within three months of date of issue. Transit: Three months from the date of issue for a maximum stay of seven days.

Applications to:

Consular section at embassy. All visitors are advised to process their visas at the visa section at the embassy before entry to Indonesia.

Working Days Required

Two to four. Applications for multiple-entry business visas and applications from nationals of certain countries will need to be referred to the authorities in Indonesia and may take two months or more.

Travel Warnings

On 25 October, a powerful 7.5 earthquake hit the Mentawai islands off the coast of Sumatra resulting in a tsunami which killed over 100 people. There have since been a series of powerful aftershocks in the area and difficult weather conditions are affecting the rescue effort. You are advised to avoid the area.

Mount Merapi in Yogyakarta, started to erupt on 26 October. The mountain is now closed to climbers and people living within a six mile radius have been evacuated. There have been a number of fatalities. On 25 October the authorities raised the alert status to the highest level after increased activity over the last few days. You are advised to avoid the area. Flights to Yogyakarta and Solo are currently not affected by the eruption.

There is a high threat from terrorism throughout Indonesia. Terrorist groups continue to plan attacks and have the capacity and intent to carry out these attacks at any time and any where in the country. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travelers.

Terrorist attacks in Jakarta on 17 July 2009, and in Bali in October 2005 and October 2002, killed and injured a number of British nationals.

Caution is advised when traveling to Aceh, Central Sulawesi Province (especially Palu, Poso and Tentena), Maluku Province (especially Ambon) and Papua Province. On 24 January 2010 a number of people were injured in an armed attack on a vehicle traveling between Timika and Tembagapura in Papua. You should be alert to the potential for politically motivated violence.

With the exception of Garuda Airlines, Mandala Airlines, Airfast and Ekspres Transportasi Antarbenua (operating as PremiAir), all Indonesian airlines are refused permission to operate services to the EU because Indonesia is unable to ensure that other airlines meet international safety standards. It is recommended that you avoid flying with Indonesian carriers subject to the EU operating ban.

Indonesia sits along a volatile seismic strip called the 'Ring of Fire' and volcanic eruptions, earthquakes occur regularly and tsunamis are possible.

An earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale occurred off West Sumatra Province, 48km (30 miles) offshore from the city of Padang on 30 September 2009. On 1 October 2009 an earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale occurred in Jambi Province. There has been substantial damage to infrastructure in the Padang area including government buildings, hotels, hospitals and telephone links.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice.

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health Care

Health insurance to include emergency repatriation cover is strongly advised. Adequate routine medical care is available in all major cities, but emergency services are generally inadequate outside major cities. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payments before any treatment is given. Although medical costs are relatively cheap, drugs can be expensive.

Vaccinations

Vaccination	Special Precaution
Diphtheria	Yes
Hepatitis A	Yes
Malaria	Sometimes*
Rabies	Sometimes**
Tetanus	Yes
Typhoid	Yes
Yellow Fever	No***

Special Notes

* The risk of malaria varies according to area - check before travel.

** There is a risk of rabies throughout Indonesia, in particular in Bali.

**A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers coming from infected areas.