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Bali
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
PASSPORTS AND VISAS
All travellers to Bali must have passports valid for at least 6
months from date of arrival and have proof of onward or return passage.
A visa on arrival can be obtained for Canadian and US citizens as well as some other specific passport holders. The fee is US$10 for a stay up to 7 days and US$25 for a stay from 8 to 30 days.
VACCINATIONS
International health certificates
for smallpox and cholera are not required, except for travellers coming from
infected areas.
CUSTOMS
Customs allows on entry a maximum of
two litres of alcohol, 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 100 grams of tobacco and a
reasonable amount of perfume per adult. Car, photo equipment, typewriters and
recorders must be declared on entry and when re-exported.
CURRENCY
Rupiah (RP 1 = 100 sen).
POPULATION & LANGUAGE
The population of Bali is around three
million of which ninety-five percent are ethnic Balinese with a Javanese
minority. Bahasa Indonesia is the national language, which is akin to Malay,
written in Roman script and based on European orthography. In all tourist
destination areas English is the number one foreign language spoken and written,
some Dutch is still spoken and understood in the bigger cities. French is
increasing in its popularity at the better hotels and restaurants. The older
generations still speak Dutch as a second language.
ELECTRICITY
Power supply is usually 220
volts/50 cycles in the big cities, but 110 volts are still used in some areas.
Normal outlets are plugs with two rounded prongs. It is advisable to check
before using your appliances.
BANKING & TRAVELLERS CHEQUES
Banking hours
are 8:00am to 3:00pm Mon. to Fri. and until 1:00pm, Sat. Money can also be
changed at hotel cashier, and authorized money changers. Jakarta has several
international banks. Major tourist destination areas have banks with foreign
exchange facilities. Credit cards are acceptable at major hotels, restaurants
and travel agencies. US dollars are the most accepted currency.
CLOTHING
Due to the climate, dress is normally
informal in Indonesia. Accepted attire for men is shirt and long pants. Jacket
and tie are required for official calls or more formal occasions. Long sleeved
batik or handwoven shirts are acceptable for evening functions. For ladies,
dresses, blouses, and long pants are appropriate. Shirts, halters or tank tops
should only be used at sports facilities or on the beach.
TIPPING
Major hotels usually add a 10% service
charge to bills. Where it is not included a tip of between 5% to 10% of the bill
would be appropriate, if service is satisfactory. Airport porters expect RP
2000, for a small bag and RP3000, for bags weighing more than 20kg. Tipping
taxis is not mandatory, however if service has been satisfactory, RP1000.