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Bali Fast Facts
A list of travel tips and other useful information
for your trip to Bali.
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Climate |
| Although Indonesia is hot and
humid throughout the year, the official wet season runs from
October to April and is marked by heavy, short rainstorms
after which the air is fresher. Temperature range from 21 to
33° Celsius in the lowlands. Higher altitudes enjoy cooler
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Customs |
| On entry to Bali (Indonesia),
each adult is allowed to bring in tax-free a maximum of one
liter of alcoholic beverages and 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars
or 100 grams of tobacco. There is no restriction on the
movement of foreign currencies in and out of the country. On
entry or departure, however, you are allowed to carry no more
than 50.000 Indonesian Rupiah. |
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Airport Tax &
Transportation |
| Passengers departing on
international flights have to pay an airport tax of
Rp.100.000. For domestic flights, airport taxes vary from
Rp.6.000 to Rp.11.000 (payable after check-in) depending on
the airports. Metered taxis are available only at
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Jakarta. At Ngurah Rai
International Airport, taxis operate on a fixed-rate basis,
usually between Rp. 50.000,- to Rp. 60.000,- into town. If
airport transfer is one of your preference, please let us know
when you making an accommodation booking. |
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Currency |
Exchange facilities for the
main foreign currencies are available in the major cities of
Indonesia including Bali.
Rupiah come in denominations of 100.000, 50.000,
20.000, 10.000, 5000, 1000, 500 and 100 in bank notes, and
1000, 500, 100, 50, 25,10 and 5 in coins. |
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Communications |
Long-distance telephone calls
within Indonesia are by direct dialing. International Direct
Dialing (IDD) is available in all provincial capitals and in
more than 320 cities throughout the country. For the business
traveler, local and international phone, facsimile and telex
services are available in most hotels and resorts. In public
places, telecommunication services can be found by look for a
sign of WARTEL. Internet services are also available at many
cyber cafés and places with a sign of WARNET.
| IDD Code |
001, 007 or 008 followed by
Country code + Area code + Local area number. |
| IDD Inquiries |
102 |
| Local Inquiries |
108 |
| Operator Assisted |
101 or 104 |
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Time Zones |
| Indonesia is divided into three
time zones. Western Indonesia Time (Sumatra, Java, West and
Central Kalimantan) is 7 hours ahead of GMT, Central Indonesia
Time (Bali, South and East Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Nusa
Tenggara) is 8 hours ahead of GMT, and East Indonesia Time
(Maluku and Papua) is 9 hours ahead of GMT. |
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Electrical Current |
| 50Hz at either 110 or 220
volts. Most electrical plugs are set to take a two-pin plug.
Purchase an international adapter or ask your hotel to borrow
you one. |
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Business and Office
Hours |
| Most government offices are
open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Fridays, they close at 11.30
p.m. On Saturdays, they are open until 2 p.m. or 3 p.m.
Business offices open from 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or 5
p.m. Some work half-day on Saturdays. Banks open from 8 a.m.
to 3 p.m. on weekdays. Foreign banks are closed on Saturdays. |
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Visa & Immigration |
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Until February 2004 most visitors to
Indonesia did not require a visa if staying for 2 months or
less. On February 1, 2004 Indonesia introduced significant
changes to their "visa on arrival" policies.
In the past the citizens of 48 countries
were permitted to stay in Indonesia for up to 60 days without
needing a visa. This policy now only applies to the nationals
of 11 countries - Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Hong Kong, Macao,
Malaysia, Morocco, Peru, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand
and Vietnam - and for a period of only 30 days, as long as
they have a passport that is valid for 6 months or more.
Further, this visa free facility cannot be converted into any
other type of visa nor can it be extended.
The citizens of Argentina, Australia,
Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungry,
Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, South Africa, South
Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, and the
United States need to pay for a 'visa on arrival'. This can be
purchased upon arrival at an international port or airport in
Indonesia (Initially this is only available at Medan,
Pekanbaru, Padang, Jakarta, Surabaya, Bali and Manado
airports, and at the Batam, Bintan, Medan, Sumatra, Padang -
Sumatra, Padang Bai - Bali, and Jayapura - Papua seaports ) as
long as applicants hold a current passport that is valid for 6
months or more. This must be presented along with an airline
disembarkation card. If requested, proof may also be required
that an applicant has the means to live while in Indonesia.
Those individuals not on the visa-free
list of countries or on the "visa on arrival" list must apply
for a visa overseas before arrival in Indonesia.
A 3 days "visa on arrival" costs US$
10.00, while a 30-days "visa on arrival" costs US$ 25.00
Those visitors who overstay this visa on
arrival can leave Indonesia by paying US$ 20.00 for every day
they overstay their 30-day visa. Further, airlines that have
their flights delayed for any reason can have their passengers
exempted from paying any overstaying penalties.
For more detailed information regarding
visa information & immigration, please contact:
Immigration Head Office
Jalan D.I. Panjaitan, Niti Mandala,
Renon, Denpasar.
Tel. 227 828
Ngurah Rai International
Airport
Jalan Ngurah Rai, Tuban
Tel. 751 038 |
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Do's and Don't -
during enjoy your holiday in Bali |
| Do take
Rupiah with you when traveling especially to the village.
Keep small change on hand because it will be needed when
riding public transportation or buying a drink in warung. |
Don't
enter a temple during menstruation. When visiting a
temple, always wear a sash or sarong and do not walk in
front of people praying. |
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change your money only in banks or authorized money
changers. When changing money, always insist on an
official receipt at the time of the transaction and take
your time to make sure the money received matches the
total shown on the receipt. |
Don't
attempt to swim outside designated areas on the beach.
There are red and yellow flags, swim between them.
Don't collect of corals or shells or the purchase
of any items made from these materials. Also do not
purchase any items made from endangered animal product. |
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reconfirm your flight at least 48 hours prior to your next
flying. Please consider making a photocopy of your airline
tickets and the identifying pages of your passport. |
Don't
deal in or do drugs. A death penalty could await! |
| Do leave
your important travel documents in your hotel safe and be
careful with your belongings at all times. Make a list of
all travelers' checks and your credit card details. Store
all of this data separately from your wallet. Having these
details at hand will speed replacement in the event of
loss. |
Don't
attempt to hire a car or motorbike without full insurance.
It is important to have travel insurance as it will cover
you if you are involved in an accident. |
| Do drink
only boiled, distilled or mineral water. Try to get
yourself used to the local food, however the flavours
sometimes unusual. |
Don't
attempt to get in the way of the attendees when seeing
processions though it's a good chance to take a
photograph. |
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respect local customs and traditions when visiting a
temple. Please note that this is a land where prayer and
religious festivals take center stage. |
Don't
stand or sit higher than the offerings and the priest when
visiting a temple. |
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respect and avoid honking if you trapped behind the slow
pace of local processions. |
Don't
attempt to use a flash in your camera in front of the
priest or people praying. |
| Do try
to avoid stepping on offerings in the street and walk
around them. |
Don't
touch people's heads. It is considered offensive. |
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Foreign Consulates |
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AUSTRALIA
(Including Canada, New Zealand, United
Kingdom, Papua New Guinea)
Jalan Prof. Moh. Yamin #4, Renon, Denpasar.
PO.Box 243
Tel. 235 092 Fax. 231 990
FRANCE
Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai #35X, Sanur
Tel. 285 485
GERMANY
Jalan Pantai Karang #17, Sanur
PO.Box 158, Denpasar
Tel. 288 353 Fax. 288 826
ITALY
Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai #126G, Sanur
Tel. 411 562 Fax. 289 743
JAPAN
Jalan Raya Puputan, Renon, Denpasar
Tel. 227 628 Fax. 231 308
NETHERLANDS
Jl. Imam Bonjol #599, PO.Box 377, Kuta
Tel. 751 517 Fax. 752 777
NORWAY & DENMARK
Jalan Jaya Giri VIII #10, Renon, Denpasar
Tel. 235 098 Fax. 234 834
SWEDEN & FINLAND
Segara Village Hotel
Jalan Segara Ayu, Sanur 80228
Tel. 288407 Fax. 288 021
SWITZERLAND & AUSTRIA
Swiss Restaurant
Jalan Pura Bagus Taruna, Legian Kaja
Tel. 751 735 Fax. 754 457
U S A
Jalan Hayam Wuruk #188, Denpasar
Tel. 233 605 fax. 224 426 |
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Tourist Information
Center |
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Bali Tourist Information
Jalan Benasari 7, Century Plaza, Legian - Kuta
Tel. 754 090
Kuta Tourist Information
Jalan Legian 37, Legian - Kuta
Tel. 755 424
Bali Tourism Office
Jalan S. Parman, Renon - Denpasar
Tel. 222 387
Bina Wisata Ubud
Next to the Village's head office of Ubud
Tel. 973 285
Buleleng Government
Tourist Office
Jalan Veteran 23, Singaraja
Tel. 0362 25 141
Jembrana Government
Tourist Office
Jalan Dr. Setia Budi 1, Negara
Tel. 41 060 |
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Health - Clinics -
Doctors & Hospitals |
| Bali has a several
well-equipped hospitals providing emergency and outpatient
services. There are also several modern and efficient medical
service centers on the island that have been established to
cater to the needs of foreign visitors.
Below is the list of health & medical service centers &
hospitals in Bali
KUTA
Kuta Clinic
Jalan Raya Kuta 100X, Kuta
Tel. 753 268
Pediatrician - Dr. N. Sugita
Tuban, Kuta
Tel. 751 301
SANUR
Bali Hyatt Hotel
Sanur
Tel. 288 271
G.P. - Dr. Coney
Jalan By Pass Ngurah Rai, Sanur
Tel. 288 128
NUSA DUA
Nusa Dua Medical Service
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Nusa Dua
Tel. 772 392, 771 118
UBUD
Ubud Clinic
Jalan Raya Campuhan, Ubud
Tel. 974 911
Chiropractor - Dr. J. Taylor
Jalan Kajeng 35, Ubud
Tel. 974 393
DENPASAR
Kasih Ibu Hospital
Jalan Teuku Umar 120, Denpasar
Tel. 223 036, 237 016
Sanglah Public Hospital
Sanglah, Denpasar
Tel. 227 911
Foreign visitors are recommended to purchase a trip
insurance as medical services are not socialized in Indonesia. |
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