New Visa Policy In Indonesia

The tourists who are traveling to Indonesia must obtain a visa from one of the Indonesian diplomatic missions unless derived from one of the visa-free countries or countries which apply visa upon arrival (visa-on-arrival). All travelers must have a passport valid for 6 months.

  
general requirements
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival and have a valid return ticket. The immigration officer at the entrance of the country (airport / seaport / land crossings) may ask visitors to make certain documents (such as hotel reservations or financial proof). Prior to arrival, foreign tourists usually given cards' arrival and departure 'and sheets' keberangkatan' it should be kept as it will be returned to the immigration officer before leaving Indonesia.

Citizens who hold passports from the following 15 countries should come and settle in Indonesia without a visa for 30 days.
      Brunei
      Cambodia
      Chile
      Ecuador
      Hong Kong
      Laos
      Macau
      Malaysia
      Morocco
      Myanmar
      Peru
      Philippines
      Singapore
      Thailand
      Vietnam

This new facility is applicable when arriving at the airport the following: (AMQ), Balikpapan (BPN), Bandung (BDO), Batam (BTH), (BIK), Denpasar-Bali (DPS), Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK ), Kupang (KOE), Lombok (LOP), Makassar (UPG), Manado (MDC), Medan Kuala Namu (kNO), Padang (PDG), Palembang (PLM), Pekanbaru (PKU), Pontianak (PNK), Surakarta (Solo) (SOC) or Surabaya

Visa on Arrival

Citizens from the following 62 countries may apply for Visa on Arrival for settling period of 30 days to pay US $ 25 at the main entrance.
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as well as the citizens of the following countries:
      Algeria
      Argentina
      Australia
      Brazil
      Canada
      Chinese
      Egypt
      Fiji
      India
      Japan
      Libya
      Maldives
      Mexico
      Monaco
      New Zealand
      Panama
      Russia
      South Africa
      South Korea
      Suriname
      Taiwan
      East Timor
      Tunisian
      Turkey
      The United States


Visa prior to arrival
Citizens who do not have a visa-free facility or the VOA must apply for a visa at the embassy or consulate of Indonesia.
Citizens of San Marino always need a visa, including transit. Citizens of other countries should transit in Indonesian airport for 8 hours.

EntranceList of the entrance to the Visa on Arrival facility. Airport

    Sumatra
        Banda Aceh, Aceh - Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport (BTJ)
        Medan, North Sumatra - Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)
        Pekanbaru, Riau - Airport Sultan Syarif Kasim II (PKU)
        Padang, West Sumatra - Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)
        Batam, Riau Islands - Hang Nadim Airport (BTH)
        Palembang, South Sumatra - Sultan Mahmud Airport Badaruddin II (PLM)

    Java
        Jakarta - Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK)
        Jakarta - Halim Airport (HLP)
        Surabaya, East Java - Juanda International Airport (SUB)
        Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta - Adisucipto International Airport (JOG)
        Surakarta / Solo, Central Java - Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC)
        Bandung, West Java - Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO)
        Semarang, Central Java - Achmad Yani International Airport (SRG)

    Nusa Tenggara
        Denpasar, Bali - Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
        Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara - Lombok International Airport (LOP)
        Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara - El Tari Airport (KOE)


    Sulawesi
        Makassar, South Sulawesi - Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
        Manado, North Sulawesi - Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)

    Borneo
        Balikpapan, East Kalimantan - airport Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman (BPN)
        Pontianak, West Kalimantan - Supadio Airport (PNK)
Port

    Riau Islands
        Batam - Sekupang, Citra Tritunas (Harbour Bay), Nongsa, Marina (Gulf Senimba), Batam Center
        Tanjung Uban (Bintan) - Bandar Bintan Telani (Lagoi), Bandar Seri Udana (Lagoi)
        Tanjungpinang - Sri Bintan Pura
        Karimun - Tanjung Balai Karimun

    North Sumatra
        Medan - Belawan
        Sibolga - Sibolga

    Riau
        Dumai - Yos Sudarso

    West Sumatra
        Padang - Gulf Bayur

    Jakarta
        Jakarta - Tanjung Priok

    Central Java
        Semarang - Tanjung Mas
  Bali
        Badung - Benoa
        Karangasem - Padangbai

    North Sulawesi
        Bitung - Bitung

    South Sulawesi
        Makassar - Soekarno-Hatta Airport
        Pare-Pare - Pare-Pare

    East Nusa Tenggara
        Maumere - Maumere
        Kupang - Tenau

    Papuan
        Jayapura - Jayapura
Land crossings

    Entikong, West Kalimantan - Border crossings Entikong

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About Indonesia

At a glance

Capital city:	Jakarta (population 9.2 million)
Population:	242.9 million
Language:	Indonesian
Currency:	IDR
Time zone:	(GMT+07:00) Bangkok, Hanoi, Jakarta
Electricity:	Type C (European 2-pin) Type F (German 2-pin, side clip earth) Type G (Irish/British 3-pin)
Dialing code:	+62

Best time to visit Indonesia

Indonesia’s close proximity to the equator ensures consistently hot and humid weather in all seasons; however, its tropical climate means many areas are prone to periods of heavy rainfall. The wet season takes place from May to October and flooding can make road travel difficult at times. Popular holiday spots like Bali tend to receive large crowds during Christmas and school holidays but are significantly less crowded in shoulder seasons. Also worth keeping in mind are Indonesia’s various religious holidays. With a large population of practising Muslims, Ramadan results in the closure of many services, so expect a quieter experience when travelling during Ramadan.

Geography and environment

An archipelago of over 17,000 islands, Indonesia works its way across several oceans, beginning with the island of Sumatra in the West and stretching to Irian Jaya in the East. In between, Indonesia includes a sizeable part of Borneo, as well as larger islands such as Java, Bali and Sulawesi. With such a broad selection of islands, Indonesia encompasses a variety of landscapes such as: thick tropical jungle, fertile rice fields, grasslands and volcanic mountain ranges. Indonesia’s ecosystems are full of a rich variety of flora and fauna including the very rare Sumatran tiger and elephant, the Javan rhino and the fierce Komodo Dragon. Indonesia is also famous for its incredible beaches and marine life. With thousands of kilometres of reefs, beaches, bays and lagoons, Indonesia is a diver's paradise.

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Indonesia Travel Tips

Top responsible travel tips for Indonesia

1. Be considerate of Indonesia's customs, traditions, religion and culture.
2. Dress modestly and respectfully. Shoulders to knees should be covered, especially when entering places of worship.
3. Always dispose of litter thoughtfully, including cigarette butts.
4. Choose to not support businesses that promote cruelty towards or exploitation of endangered species.
5. Please ask and receive permission before taking photos of people, including children.
6. When bargaining at markets, stay calm, be reasonable and keep a smile on your face. It's meant to be fun!
7. When on community visits or homestays, refrain from giving gifts or money to locals.
8. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water instead.
9. Ramadan is the fasting month for all Muslims. During this month no food, drink or smoking is permitted during daylight hours. While non-Muslims aren't expected to fast, it's recommended to try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public during daylight hours.
10. The precious reefs off the coast of Indonesia need to be preserved and protected. By all means, admire the coral, but never touch or remove coral from reefs. Also, avoid buying souvenirs that have been illegally removed from the reef.

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Yogyakarta Special Region (Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, DIY)

Yogyakarta Special Region (Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, DIY) is officially one of Indonesia's 32 provinces. Yogyakarta is one of the foremost cultural centers of Java. This region is located at the foot of the active Merapi volcano, Yogyakarta was in the 16th and 17th centuries the seat of the mighty Javanese empire of Mataram from which present day Yogyakarta has the best inherited of traditions. The city itself has a special charm, which seldom fails to captivate the visitor.

This province is one of the most densely populated areas of Indonesia. The city came into being in 1755, after the Mataram division into the Sultanates of Yogyakarta and Surakarta (Solo). Gamelan, classical and contemporary Javanese dances, wayang kulit (leather puppet), theater and other expressions of traditional art will keep the visitor spellbound. Local craftsmen excel in arts such batiks, silver and leather works. Next to the traditional, contemporary art has found fertile soil in Yogya's culture oriented society. ASRI, the Academy of Fine Arts is the center of arts and Yogyakarta itself has given its name to an important school of modern painting in Indonesia, perhaps best personified by the famed Indonesian impressionist, the late Affandi.
Yogyakarta is often called the main gateway to the Central Java as where it is geographically located. It stretches from Mount Merapi to the Indian Ocean. There is daily air service to Yogya from Jakarta, Surabaya and Bali as well as regular train service and easy accessibility by road. Yogyakarta is commonly considered as the modern cultural of Central Java. Although some may prefer Solo as a good runner up, Yogyakarta remains the clear front-runner for traditional dance, Wayang (traditional puppetry) and music.
Yogyakarta has more than just culture though. It is a very lively city and a shopper's delight. The main road, Malioboro Street, is always crowded and famous for its night street food-culture and street vendors. Many tourist shops and cheap hotels are concentrated along this street or in the adjoining tourist area such Sosrowijayan Street.
The key attraction of Yogyakarta is 'Kraton' (the Sultan's Palace). The Sultan's palace is the centre of Yogya's traditional life and despite the advance of modernity; it still emanates the spirit of refinement, which has been the hallmark of Yogya's art for centuries. This vast complex of decaying buildings was built in the 18th century, and is actually a walled city within the city with luxurious pavilions and in which the current Sultan still resides. Yogyakarta is also the only major city, which still has traditional 'Becak' (rickshaw-style) transport.

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The Spirit of Java - Solo, Central Java

Surakarta or more famous as Solo is lying across in fertile plain terrain along the longest river in Java, Bengawan or River Solo. Flanked by mountain volcanoes Merapi and Merbabu in the north, and mount Lawu in the southeast border, is famous as a stronghold and center of Javanese culture and tradition. Surakarta, is the cradle of Javanese culture, with two royal houses in one single city: the Kraton of Solo and the Mangkunegaran, a principality. Descendants of these two royal houses are still considered leaders of Javanese culture and traditions. Majestic ceremonies and royal festivals are still held with great affectation nowadays. Surakarta or Solo (550000 inhabitants) draws its name from the longest river of Java, which passes in this city. It was the capital of the kingdom of Mataram from 1745 to 1755. There are many Becak (rickshaws decorated with naive scenes) croos the city.
Solo offers an incredible list of eateries also popular far beyond the city. Solo today remains a distinctly Central Javanese with an elegance all its own. It is one of the centers of batik and other Javanese fabrics, and souvenir hunters may find exquisite 'objects d'art" and ornate trinkets in the local markets. Those interested in old, Javanese culture and art should not miss Solo. Solo is called the city that never sleeps. From the evening throughout the whole night one can always find something to eat or buy, as vendors of all kinds as well as small food-stalls remain active and open 24 hours. Home of two royal houses with centuries of power and influence over the city. There are nice inns and hotels in Selo for accommodation. This place was a famous holiday resort of Surakarta Royal Families.
Solo is Surakarta's commercial as well as its administrative center, and produce from the surrounding desa fills the markets every day. Solo produces cigarettes, herbal medicines and various other light industry products, but batik is far and away the most important manufacturing activity in the city. Batik is a traditional textile working process involving the use of wax to cover the cloth in patterns and thus control the areas affected by dying. In the traditional process, batik tulis ("written batik") hot wax is applied with incredible patience and skill with an instrument that looks like a pipe but is used like a pen. The women and girls sit circled around an often-smoky little burner that heats the wax.
Many of the larger houses participate in the batik industry, with an area set aside for a covey of from 10 to 30 women and girls, who usually come from the village (desa). Really skilled workers are generally old, and the present level of batik production is not likely to continue in economically developing Java as alternative, less demanding activities absorb more of this cheap labor.

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Bengawan Solo River - Solo, Central Java

This longest river in Java flows along the eastern edge of the town from its source in the lime stones hill of the south, near East Java border to its mouth nearby Surabaya, on the Java sea. Regretfully, the river is now shallow it is not navigable anymore. But in the past it was an important link between Solo and the north cost of East Java. It length is 600 km flowing in 2 provinces which are Central Java Province and East Java Province with the irrigation width 16.000 km2, was the biggest and the main river basin area. It rises on the slope of Mount Lawu volcano (10,712 feet [3,265 m]) and the southern limestone range (Sewu Mountains) and flows north, then east to discharge into the Java Sea at a point opposite Madura Island, northwest of Surabaya. In recent 30 years development of irrigation facility at the Bengawan Solo river area have reach a significant level of development. This was mark by the completed of irrigation building, which still in progress or even have been built such as reservoir, dam, dike, irrigation net, and others. Investment have been spent to reach this development level is very big. Those buildings have functions as a flood controller, Hydraulic Power Generator, water supply for farming, industry, drink water, fishery, and others.
There is a well-known song 'Bengawan Solo' composed by Mr. Gesang. In the central Javanese city of Solo, a statue of Gesang Martohartono looks over the gently flowing Bengawan Solo, or Solo River. It was the famous Indonesian singer-songwriter Gesang, who composed the celebrated Indonesian melody "Bengawan Solo" during World War II -- when the country was under Japanese occupation. The song describes the legendary river in a poetic and nostalgic way, that it is surrounded by mountains, its sources are near the city of Surakarta, that it ends in the sea, and that the merchant class always makes use of it. It is in the local Keroncong style, a popular folk style with influences from Portuguese. The Japanese, who occupied the country during World War II, brought the song with them to Japan after returning from the war. There, and also in the rest of Asia and later worldwide, the song became very famous.

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Restaurants in Solo, Central Java

Ayam Goreng Kleco Brigjend Slamet Riyadi Street Phone: (0271) 717819 Oriental Pujasari SW Complex Phone: (0271) 771508 Padang Bundo Brigjend Slamet Riyadi Street 279 Phone: (0271) 712479 Wong Solo Brigjend Slamet Riyadi Street 299 Phone: (0271) 713931 Kentucky Fried Chicken Brigjend Slamet Riyadi Street 310 Phone: (0271) 722104 Mc. Donald Restaurant Dr. Rajiman Street 35 Phone: (0271) 630100 Soto Gading 2 Veteran Street 285 California Fried Chicken Restaurant Dr. Rajiman Street 27 Phone: (0271) 661490	Manna Fast Food Urip Sumoharjo Street 107 Phone: (0271) 646041 Kartika Sari Arifin Street 16 Phone: (0271) 633036 Kusuma Sari II Kalimasodo Street 3 Phone: (0271) 656406 Sari bundo R.M Padang Brigjend Slamet Riyadi Street 43 Phone: (0271) 651211 Semanggi Kyai mojo Street 90 Phone: (0271) 643521 Solo Cafe Dr. Rajiman Street 261 Phone: (0271) 632935 Adem Ayem Brigjend Slamet Riyadi Street 342 Phone: (0271) 712891 Sari R.M Brigjend Slamet Riyadi Street 421 Phone: (0271) 719317	Ayam Bakar Malioboro Diponegoro Street 14 Phone: (0271) 635914 Ayam Goreng Madukoro Brigjend Slamet Riyadi Street 400 Phone: (0271) 665080 Minang Raya R.M Padang Mongisidi Street 108 Phone: (0271) 663442 Pandan Sari R.M S. Parman Street 47 Phone: (0271) 646819 Arum Manis Ir. Sutami Street 130 Phone: (0271) 641775 Ayam Goreng Widuran St. Syahrir Street 71 Phone: (0271) 637661 Ice Cream Tentrem Urip Sumoharjo Street 97 Phone: (0271) 635597 New Alang - Alang Cafe Gajahan Street 7 Phone: (0271) 654842	Diamond Brigjend Slamet Riyadi Street 319 Phone: (0271) 715007 Boga Museum Street 1 Phone: (0271) 714963 Golden Urip Sumoharjo Street Bima Brigjend Slamet Riyadi Street 120 Phone: (0271) 653034 Andalas R.M Ronggowasito Street 111 Phone: (0271) 644361 Atria Cafe & Restaurant Kartini Street 33 Timuran Phone: (0271) 642477 Timlo Solo Urip Sumoharjo Street 94 Sriwijaya Yosodipuro Street 75 Phone: (0271) 710525 Pizza Hut Restaurant Brigjend Slamet Riyadi Street 380 Phone: (0271) 721577

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Restaurants in Semarang, Central Java

Mc Donald's Citraland Mall Simpang 5 Phone: (024) 5260606 Florian Ice Cream MT. Haryono Street Swensen's Ice Cream Citraland Mall Simpang 5 KFC Citraland Mall Simpang 5 Pizza Hut Plaza Simpang 5 Pringgading Pringgading Street 54	Holiday Pemuda Street 35 Phone: (024) 545900 Hongkong Palace H Agus Salim Street Phone: (024) 549274 Istana MT. Haryono Street 836 Phone: (024) 416354 Gang-gang Sulai Diponegoro Street 27 Phone: (024) 315398 Seoul Palace Korean Pandanaran Street 109 Phone: (024) 4474144	Mbok Berek Jend Sudirman Street 58 A Phone: (024) 606600 Sate Kambing Letjend Suprapto Street 29 Phone: (024) 549969 Semarang International Gajah Mada Street 125 Phone: (024) 310410 Oen Pemuda Street 52 Phone: (024) 541683 Happy / Bahagia Gajahmada Street 85C Phone: (024) 552458	Nglaras Rasa MH. Thamrin Street 124 Phone: (024) 319766 Suka Rasa Ungaran Street 11 Phone: (024) 315635 Taman Laut Sultan Agung Street Nusantara Pandanaran Street 6 Mie Jakarta MT. Haryono Street 914 B Gombel Panorama Resto Gombel Street Phone: (024) 5260606

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