VISA INFORMATION
Countries that do not require a visa
Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Philippines,
Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Macao, Morocco, Chile,
Peru.
Countries that require and are eligible for
Visa On Arrival (VOA)
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain,Belgium, Brazil,
Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece , Hungary,
Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait,
Laos, Liechtenstein, Luxembour, Maldives, Malta, Mexico,
Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, People's Republic
of China, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia,
South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden,
Suriname, Taiwan, The Netherlands, United Arab Emirates,
United Kingdom, United States of America.
Costs for VOA
• US$ 10.00 / person for 3 days stay
• US$ 25.00 / person for 4 - 30 days
• Overstay - US$ 20.00 / day
Airport Departure Tax
Rp 150.000 for International departures.
A VOA can also be applied for at the Indonesian Embassy
in your home country if you want to avoid standing in
an application queue on arrival. Your passport must
be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry
into Indonesia, and you must have proof of onward passage
(either a return or onward ticket). If you cannot fulfil
both of these requirements, you may not be allowed to
enter the country.
These countries need to apply for a VISA from the Immigration
Head Office in Jakarta
Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Bangladesh, Cuba, Ethiopia,
Ghana, Israel, North Korea, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia,
Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Tonga
Indonesian Embassies around the World
Visa information & Forms
Australia
| New Zealand
| USA
| UK
Indonesia
Embassy in Singapore
7 Chatsworth Road, Singapore 249761
(near Orchard Road but is a very long walk in so you
should take a taxi)
Tel:6737-7422 , Fax:6737-5037, 6235-5783
Opening Hours:
Mon-Thu 8.30 am - 1.00 pm; 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm;
Fri 8.30 am - 12.30 pm; 2.30 pm - 5.00 pm
Visa Information
| Indonesian
Visa Application Form | Cost S$75 at time of writing
(if
you require a VOA)
Indonesia
Embassy in the USA
Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
2020 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036
Tel : 202/775-5200
Consulate General:
CA : 213/383-5126 or 415/474-9571
IL : 312/595-1777
NY : 212/879-0600
TX : 713/785-1691
FLIGHTS TO BALI
Airlines Flying to Bali
A number of airlines fly to Bali's Ngurai Rai International
Airport (Airport Code - DPS) located in Denpasar.
If travelling from Europe or the US, it is a good idea
to break your flight and do a stopover in Singapore
or Thailand before continuing on to Bali. Here is a
list of airlines flying to Denpasar.
American
Airlines - Australian
Airlines/Qantas
- British
Airways - Cathay
Pacific - China
Airlines - EVA
Air - Garuda
Indonesia - KLM
- Lufthansa
- Malaysia
Airlines - Qatar
Airways - Singapore
Airlines - Thai
Airways - Transaero
Budget Airlines: AirAsia
(from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) - Jetstar/Valuair
(from Singapore or Australia)
Airlines Flying to Bali from Singapore
Garuda Indonesia, Singapore Airlines (special fares
for 2 or 4 travelling together - ask your Travel Agent),
Jetstar/Valuair, Qantas/Australian Airlines and Transaero
fly to Denpasar direct. For competitive fares , try
Singapore travel agents MISA Travel (airfares.com.sg
for online booking) or Chan Brothers. For SQ flights,
good prices can be found on the Singapore Airlines website.
Flight time from Singapore to Denpasar-Bali is 2 hr
30 mins. Singapore Airlines has flights departing throughout
the day. All other airlines depart Singapore for Bali
in the late afternoon or evening. To check flight
departure times go to AsiaOne
Flight Information Page
New Zealand to Bali - There are no
direct flights from New Zealand to Bali. However here
are some airlines that will get you there from Auckland,
Christchurch or Wellington. Qantas
(via Sydney or Melbourne), Garuda
Indonesia (via Sydney or Melbourne), Singapore
Airlines (via Singapore), Royal
Brunei Airlines (via Brisbane & Brunei). You
may have an overnight stay in Brunei if you take Royal
Brunei.
Codeshare Partner Airlines: British
Airways and American Airlines are codeshare partners
of Qantas, meaning that both BA & AA do not operate
their own flights to Bali but you can still book your
flight through them and fly to Bali on their codeshare
partner Qantas.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Weather
Bali has a tropical climate which is warm all year round.
The average temperature is about 30 °C during the
day with high humidity making it feel alot warmer than
it is. There are generally 2 seasons : the dry season
from April to October and and the wet season from October
to March although rain can be expected at any time of
the year. In general expect a lot more rain in the wet
season! The best months to visit are April to September,
when the humidity is lower and there are more sunny days.
The temperatures tend to be cooler in the highlands such
as around Ubud, Lake Bratan and Munduk so bring a jumper/cardigan/sweater
just in case.
Language
The national language is Bahasa Indonesia, which is
used as the medium of instruction in schools. The people
of Bali speak a Balinese Language at home, in their
community and in the market place. English is commonly
spoken throughout Bali particularly in commercial tourist
centers of Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur, Denpasar and Ubud.
Bali Time Difference
There are 3 time zones in Indonesia. Bali Time follows
Waktu Indonesia Tengah (WITA) or Central Indonesia Standard
Time which is GMT +8. Bali time is also the same as
Singapore time.
You can also check the time
difference between Bali and other cities.
Voltage
220 Volts, 50 Cycles. Most hotels will have adaptors.
Internet
There are many internet cafes in the tourist areas.
Some hotels have free internet connection. In Ubud you
will find several internet cafes along Monkey Forest
Road and Jalan Hanoman. At Villa Semana, you can use
our notebook with internet connection.
Safety
In general Bali is safe and the most harassment you
will receive is from the street vendors selling cheap
tourist souvenirs. Is Bali safe from terrorists? Answer
: Is London safe from terrorists? Is New York safe from
terrorists? If you are concerned, exercise the same
type of caution you would when visiting other places
that have terrorist attacks. Avoid crowded tourist areas
where possible... many tourists only stay, eat and shop
in Kuta, but that is not the only place in Bali. Many
tourists are choosing to return to Bali for their holidays
because they feel it is safe and realise that they cannot
stop going to every country where there has been a terrorist
bombing.
Finally... not all terrorists have dark skin and speak
foreign languages and bear in mind, a terrorist attack
can happen in a Western country, including one where
it hasn't happened before.
SIMPLE PHRASES
Some common expressions
Selamat datang -> Welcome
Selamat pagi -> Good morning
Selamat sore -> Good afternoon
Selamat siang -> Good day
Apa kabar? -> How are you?
Baik ! Terima kasih -> Fine ! Thank you
Siapa nama Anda? -> What is your name?
Nama saya John Doe -> My name is John Doe
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Berapa Haganya? -> How much is
it?
Mahal ! -> Expensive !
Murah ! -> Cheap !
Boleh tawar? -> Can I bargain?
Harga pas -> Fixed price
Selamat makan -> Have a nice meal
Selamat jalan -> Good bye (to person leaving)
Selamat tinggal -> Good bye (if you are leaving) |
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