{"id":5989,"date":"2023-02-21T22:17:09","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T15:17:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doortoid.com\/?p=5989"},"modified":"2023-02-21T22:17:09","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T15:17:09","slug":"what-you-should-know-before-visiting-indonesia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doortoid.com\/dtistaging\/?p=5989","title":{"rendered":"Travel Guide: What You Should Know Before Visiting Indonesia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Traveling to another country, like Indonesia, can be a difficult thing to do for a first timer. While it may be exciting, there is a requirement that needs to be met for foreign travelers all around the world. This is why a travel guide concerning what you should know before visiting Indonesia is needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we will talk about what you should know before visiting Indonesia as a foreign national. If you have never visited Indonesia before, then it is important to take note of the essential information provided below.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visiting Indonesia for the First Time<\/span><\/h2>\n

As a first-time visitor, you may find Indonesia unfamiliar. This tropical country has a warm and welcoming climate for every foreign national who wants a relaxing retreat. It is also a suitable place to work and reside temporarily if you want a change of environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

International tourists can go to Indonesia by air or sea. Flying to Indonesia can now be easier since the COVID-19 outbreak has wound down. Many direct flights to Indonesia are now available to be booked.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to travel by sea, you can hop on ferries that connect Indonesia to neighboring countries like Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines. Most of these ports are located near the countries mentioned earlier. For instance, there\u2019s a port in Batam that connects the island to Singapore, as well as the surrounding islands, such as Tanjung Pinang and Karimun Island.<\/span><\/p>\n

What You Should Know About Indonesia<\/span><\/h2>\n

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If you intend to visit Indonesia, it is important to know about some essential things before arriving in the country. For those who want to travel, learning about the environment, including the weather and payment methods used in the country, is a necessary thing to do. This is done to help you navigate your way during your trip.<\/span><\/p>\n

Weather Conditions<\/span><\/h3>\n

What you should know before visiting Indonesia is its weather conditions. Since Indonesia is a tropical country, the temperatures on land and water are mostly warm. The temperatures range from 23 \u00b0C in higher regions, 26 \u00b0C in mountain areas, and 28 \u00b0C in the coastal area.<\/span><\/p>\n

While Indonesia is known for its sunny days, the rain often pours down as well. The rainy season in Indonesia causes humidity levels to range between 70% and 90%. Usually the rainy season happens from October to March, while the dry season occurs between March and October.<\/span><\/p>\n

Payment Methods in Indonesia<\/span><\/h3>\n

Staying in Indonesia means that you should adhere to its customs, including making transactions with the acceptable payment methods in the country. For a starter, <\/span>Indonesia\u2019s official currency<\/b><\/a> is the Rupiah (Rp), with the code IDR.<\/span><\/p>\n

Traditionally, people in Indonesia pay with cash using money papers and coins. Payment using credit and debit cards is also acceptable in selected places. To ensure that you can pay without difficulty, exchange the foreign currency first to rupiah in reputable banks, credit unions, and money changers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read also: <\/b>Indonesia Immigration: Know-How about Visa Applications<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Applying for Visas in Indonesia<\/span><\/h2>\n

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What you should know before visiting Indonesia is a little thing called an “e-Visa.” Ever since the pandemic, the Indonesian government has developed an electronic version of the visa. Since the visa takes a digital form, the application should be done online too. This system helps foreign travelers who want to travel to Indonesia apply for visas easily.<\/span><\/p>\n

With e-Visa, foreign nationals do not have to visit the Indonesian Immigration Office directly to proceed with the visa application. In addition to the information about e-Visa, you should know about the types of visas you can apply for. Here is the list of visas you can choose from according to the purpose of your visit:<\/span><\/p>\n

Visa on Arrival (VoA)<\/span><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s better to apply for a Visa on Arrival if you only intend to visit Indonesia for leisure purposes. With this visa, you can stay in Indonesia for 30 days. If you still want to stay longer than that, you can extend your stay once. In total, you can stay for 60 days with your own VoA.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visa on Arrival applications are only available for the following nationalities:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. \u200bAlbania<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Andorra<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Argentina<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Australia<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Austria<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Bahrain<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Belarus<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Belgium<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Brazil<\/span><\/li>\n
  11. Brunei Darussalam<\/span><\/li>\n
  12. Bulgaria<\/span><\/li>\n
  13. Cambodia<\/span><\/li>\n
  14. Canada<\/span><\/li>\n
  15. Chile<\/span><\/li>\n
  16. China<\/span><\/li>\n
  17. Colombia<\/span><\/li>\n
  18. Croatia<\/span><\/li>\n
  19. Cyprus<\/span><\/li>\n
  20. Czech Republic<\/span><\/li>\n
  21. Denmark<\/span><\/li>\n
  22. Ecuador<\/span><\/li>\n
  23. Egypt<\/span><\/li>\n
  24. Estonia<\/span><\/li>\n
  25. Finland<\/span><\/li>\n
  26. France<\/span><\/li>\n
  27. Germany<\/span><\/li>\n
  28. Greece<\/span><\/li>\n
  29. Hong Kong<\/span><\/li>\n
  30. Hungary<\/span><\/li>\n
  31. Iceland<\/span><\/li>\n
  32. India<\/span><\/li>\n
  33. Ireland<\/span><\/li>\n
  34. Italy<\/span><\/li>\n
  35. Japan<\/span><\/li>\n
  36. Jordan<\/span><\/li>\n
  37. Kuwait<\/span><\/li>\n
  38. Laos<\/span><\/li>\n
  39. Latvia<\/span><\/li>\n
  40. Liechtenstein<\/span><\/li>\n
  41. Lithuania<\/span><\/li>\n
  42. Luxembourg<\/span><\/li>\n
  43. Malaysia<\/span><\/li>\n
  44. Maldives<\/span><\/li>\n
  45. Malta<\/span><\/li>\n
  46. Mexico<\/span><\/li>\n
  47. Monaco<\/span><\/li>\n
  48. Morocco<\/span><\/li>\n
  49. Myanmar<\/span><\/li>\n
  50. Netherlands<\/span><\/li>\n
  51. New Zealand<\/span><\/li>\n
  52. Norway<\/span><\/li>\n
  53. Oman<\/span><\/li>\n
  54. Palestine<\/span><\/li>\n
  55. Peru<\/span><\/li>\n
  56. Philippines<\/span><\/li>\n
  57. Poland<\/span><\/li>\n
  58. Portugal<\/span><\/li>\n
  59. Qatar<\/span><\/li>\n
  60. Rumania<\/span><\/li>\n
  61. Russia<\/span><\/li>\n
  62. San Marino<\/span><\/li>\n
  63. Saudi Arabia<\/span><\/li>\n
  64. Serbia<\/span><\/li>\n
  65. Seychelles<\/span><\/li>\n
  66. Singapore<\/span><\/li>\n
  67. Slovakia<\/span><\/li>\n
  68. Slovenia<\/span><\/li>\n
  69. South Africa<\/span><\/li>\n
  70. South Korea<\/span><\/li>\n
  71. Spain<\/span><\/li>\n
  72. Suriname<\/span><\/li>\n
  73. Sweden<\/span><\/li>\n
  74. Switzerland<\/span><\/li>\n
  75. Taiwan<\/span><\/li>\n
  76. Thailand<\/span><\/li>\n
  77. Timor Leste<\/span><\/li>\n
  78. Tunisia<\/span><\/li>\n
  79. Turkey<\/span><\/li>\n
  80. Ukraine<\/span><\/li>\n
  81. United Arab Emirates<\/span><\/li>\n
  82. United Kingdom<\/span><\/li>\n
  83. United States of America<\/span><\/li>\n
  84. Uzbekistan<\/span><\/li>\n
  85. Vatican<\/span><\/li>\n
  86. Vietnam<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    To get a VoA, you can prepare the following documents:<\/span><\/p>\n