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Practicalities for those Visiting Indonesia Practicalities for those Visiting Indonesia

Currency
See section on ‘Money’ below.
Duty Free
If you are planning to bring duty free into Indonesia with you, the
current limits apply:
• Tobacco: 200 cigarettes or 25 cigars or 100 grams of tobacco.
• Alcohol: 1 litre of spirits
• Perfume: A reasonable quantity

Electricity

Indonesia operates on a supply but for limited It is worth noting that
system of 220v/50Hz periods only, and in other a few eco-friendly
electrical outlets for 2 areas such as Raja Ampat dive resorts have
pin plugs. Mains power there is no mains power at installed solar powers
supplies across Indonesia all on most smaller islands. and wind turbines in
vary remarkably; urban The majority of reputable order to reduce their
areas have 24/7 power operators in these areas generator usage and
however when you start do have 24 / 7 power carbon emissions.
travelling to smaller supplied by generators. Power cuts are frequent
islands and farther east Electricity should be used in comparison to
power becomes more of with consideration and western countries and
a consideration. Some visitors are urged to turn bringing a small torch
more remote islands are off AC units and lights for such occasions is Language Medication
connected to the mains when not in their rooms. recommended.
The official language of Indonesia is If you are taking any
Bahasa Indonesia but there are over 700 prescribed medication,
indigenous languages in Indonesia that make sure you pack
enough to last the duration
Internet access is internet cafes in towns the rooms. In more remote are still used today. Older generations, of your trip – pack any
becoming increasingly and cities to free wi-fi areas you may be asked particularly in rural areas, have limited receipts or prescriptions,
available throughout being offered at beach side to pay a supplement for ‘bahasa’ and will rely mainly on their local you have for the
Indonesia from large local cafes. Many resorts internet access and in language. Younger Indonesians and those medication to show that
and hotels have free wi-fi other areas it is simply in tourist areas have some basic English. Experienced is for you. Depending on
and you just need to ask not available. If you need dive guides usually have reasonable English and a where you are, access to a
Internet for the password but the to check your emails few will be able to speak the basics of other European prescribing doctor and the
languages, most notably French and German. Western
Access range is often limited whilst you are away, check resorts tend to employ western instructors and courses same medication may be
with your operator what
to areas such as the
reception and restaurant. facilities are available pre are widely available in a range of European languages limited. If you are planning
to learn to dive and are
Larger international hotels departure. and instruction in Asian languages such as Chinese and taking medication, tell your
will have wifi available in Japanese are now a growing market.
operator beforehand.

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