The Visa Requirements When Visiting Indonesia
Friday, July 18, 2008
Visas are required except for the nationals of 48 countries namely Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Hong Kong SAR, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom (Great Britain), United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Venezuela, Yugoslavia and Taiwanese holding MFA//M passports. The visa requirement is also waived for other nationals from friendly countries, attending a conference which has received official approval.
Visa free entry is for maximum of 60 days and is not extendable. Entry and departure must be through the airports of as mentioned below:
Seaports of:
There is only one land gateway, Entikong in West Kalimantan.
For other ports of arrival or departure, visitors must have visas, For others, tourist visas for thirty days can be obtained form any Indonesian embassy or consulate. Two photographs are required and a small fee is charged. Possession of passports is a must to all visitors to Indonesia valid for at least six months with proof of onward passage, either return or through tickets.
Visa free entry is for maximum of 60 days and is not extendable. Entry and departure must be through the airports of as mentioned below:
- Polonia (Medan),
- Simpang Tiga (Pekanbaru),
- Hang Nadim (Batam),
- Tabing (Padang),
- Soekarno-Hatta (Jakarta),
- Husein Sastranegara (Bandung),
- Juanda (Surabaya),
- Adisumarmo (Solo),
- Ngurah Rai (Denpasar),
- Eltari (Kupang),
- Supadio (Pontianak),
- Sepingan (Balikpapan),
- Sam Ratulangi (Manado),
- Pattimura (Ambon),
- Hasanuddin (Makassar),
- Selaparang (Mataram), and
- Frans Kaisiepo (Biak),
Seaports of:
- Belawan (Medan),
- Batu Ampar and Sekupang (Batam),
- Tanjung Priok (Jakarta), Tanjung Mas (Semarang),
- Tanjung Perak (Surabaya),
- Benoa and Padangbai (Bali),
- Bitung (North Sulawesi),
- Ambon (Maluku), and
- Tanjung Pinang (Bintan).
There is only one land gateway, Entikong in West Kalimantan.
For other ports of arrival or departure, visitors must have visas, For others, tourist visas for thirty days can be obtained form any Indonesian embassy or consulate. Two photographs are required and a small fee is charged. Possession of passports is a must to all visitors to Indonesia valid for at least six months with proof of onward passage, either return or through tickets.
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A Daily Tour Tips in Bali: Destinations
Thursday, November 29, 2007
After you notice how to plan your daily tour program, then you are about to plan destinations of your point of interests which will be described below.
Ubud - Tampaksiring - Kintamani [8 hours]
You'll be picked up at 8.30 am and leaving first for Batu Bulan to watch the Barong and Keris dance which will be followed by visit to art center and silver craft workshop in Celuk-Ubud. You'll continue the tour onto Gajah cave in Bedul, take a bunch of photograph in Kintamani, mount Batur, and lake Batur. On the way home, you shall visit the Tirta Empul shrine which located near the Tampaksiring castle.
Sangeh - Bedugul - Tanah Lot [8 hours]
Start the day at 9.00 am for Taman Ayun shrine in Mengwi and the Sangeh forest. Prepare fur nuts and bananas because you're going to meet the monkeys. Take a hike to Bedugul plateau up to Beratan Pura Ulun Danu lake. End the day with a beautiful sunset in tanah lot.
Kintamani - Besakih - Kerthagosa
Just like the first tour, you'll start it with a visit to art center and silver craft workshop in Celuk-Ubud. Find the nature of Bali in Gajah cave, and spend the lunch in Kintamani and lake Batur. Besakih temple will be visited on your way home, and visit the last site in Kerthagosa which is known as the ancient court center in Bali Kingdom.
Singaraja - Lovina Beach
Started on 9.00 am, you'll be driven to Taman Ayun temple wich was built in 1634 in Mengwi, followed by a visit to lake Beratan Bedugul and Gitgit waterfall. Directed north to Singaraja and Lovina beach.
Tohpati village - Besakih Temple - Klungkung
Picked up on 9.00 am, the culture village in Tohpati is a good start for the day to look the batik craft. Bukit Jati temple is the next destination and enjoy the panorama from the plateau of Panglipuran village. Spend the lunch on Bukit Jambul and continue the trip to Besakih temple. The last visit are the Kerthagosa court center.
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A Daily Tour Tips in Bali: Overview
Bali provides various attractions whenever you put your both legs on this island. But have you planned your trip around Bali, yet? You would never want to lose any opportunities you could have during your extended time on holiday. Daily tour is one option for you to discover the island's point of interests. Here you could find some tips whenever you decide to use the daily tour service.
The daily tour service offers you with 9 hours of experience on visiting Bali's places of interest. A mini van would pick up at 8.30 am on your lodging and deliver you to 3 - 5 places which depends to the route program. You may have yourself with another tourist [shared tour] which are the minimum quota of the operator to operate. Or, if you just want to enjoy yourself with your spouse you can hire for a private tour program which would costs you more than the previous one.
Usually, the tour operator provides you with a lunch box or served you on restaurant during the tour. Also the English speaking guide to help understand the related site which you visit.
How do I book for a daily tour?
The information is as simple as you dial 911 [kidding..] by contacting the tourist informations which spreads along the Kuta beach street. Poppies Lane I & II, Legian street, or just ask to your lodging staff where do you stay. Internet provides you bulk of informations. There's nothing wrong for you to look it up there. The main thing that you should consider is the price offer from each tour operators. Is it competitive enough for you to gain?
Daily Tour's: Advantage & Disadvantage
+ If you're not a good driver, it's the best option.
+ In case of chances of taking wrong paths, a local driver would have most knowledge for the destination.
+ Just like friendster, you can meet another person from another country in your car.
- The time is limited on every site. Whenever you feel comfortable on one site, the driver might have asked you to get on the vehicle in order to visit the next destination.
- For the weather causes, some places might be canceled for visit by tour operator.
- Some sites might not accommodate your destinations.
The tips
There are some ways to make your daily tour program become memorable and enjoyable. Also, with competitive edge.
- Ask the details of a daily tour program. Which place will be visit, is there any performances will be held, Kecak, Ngaben, or Barong? Is that all suits your wants?
- Ask for the tariff, does it includes the meals and snacks. If there are several tour operators with same destination but has difference on price, it might have gone that the cheaper one doesn't include the added services such as lunch box and snacks during the trip. Better know the details of the service, than go with the less expensive and get back with dissatisfaction and bad mood.
- Compare for prices and services between similar tour operators. Take the best offer.
- Make sure the number of passengers on a shared tour program, also the condition of the vehicle, does it air conditioned? You'll never want to get yourself inside a tin can, will you?
- Ask the information from your hotel/lodging. They usually have special tour offer for their guests.
- Consider for several days book. There might be a price discount for the special bookings.
There are many tour operators which spreads around Bali, but I'll give you some of them. Worth to try.
Adventure Indonesia
Ruko Wana Segara No. 17 Kuta Bali
Phone 0361 766851, 7447814
Email : advindobali@cbn.net.id
http://www.baliindonesiatours.com/tour_daily.htm
Santa Bali Tours & Travel
Jl. Bay Pass I Gusti Ngurah Rai No. 70 D
Sanur - Denpasar - Bali - Indonesia
Tel: (62-361) 286 826 * Fax: (62-361) 286 825
Email: sedanartha@denpasar.wasantara.net.id
http://www.indo.com/travel_agents/santa/daily.html
Bali Travel Plan
Jl. Paku sari IV/7 Denpasar, Bali
Phone : 0361 8555588, 8506060
Email: info@balihotelplan.com
http://www.balihotelplan.com/balitours.html
Bali Bagus Tours
Jl. P Batanta Gg. V No. 1 Denpasar – Bali
Phone : 0361 7802419, 8422074, 0812 3982375
Email : balibagustur@yahoo.co.id
Trio Bali International Tour, Ltd.
Jl. Hayam Wuruk 9, P.O. Box 3131, Denpasar - Bali - Indonesia
Phone: (62-361) 226830 * Fax: (62-361) 234120
Email: triobali@denpasar.wasantara.net.id http://www.indo.com/travel_agents/trio_bali/daily.html
Kristal Holidays
Jln. Raya Sesetan No. 294 C Denpasar
Phone 0361 7400800, 7424900, 0812 3692775, Fax 0361 255520
Email : balibestdeal@yahoo.co.id
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