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Indonesia Visa Information

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Who requires a visa?

SHORT VISIT TOURISTS VISA ISSUED ON ARRIVAL

Citizens from 63 countries and 1 region are eligible to apply for a Visa on Arrival (VOA). This visa can be applied for after you have landed at certain airports and seaports in Indonesia. The Visa on Arrival can not be converted or extended to obtain an immigration permit. The maximum stay permitted by the visa on arrival is 30 days.

Those 62 countries and 1 region are as follows:
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Algeria
Bahrain
Belgium
Brazil
Bulgaria
Czech Republic
Cambodia
Canada
China
Cyprus
Denmark
Egypt
Estonia
Fiji
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
India
Iran
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Kuwait
Laos
Latvia
Lybia
Lithuania
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Maldives
Malta
Mexico
Monaco
Netherland
New Zealand
Norway
Oman
Panama
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Slovak Republic
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Surinam
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
PRC
Tunisia
Timor Leste
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
USA

Please be advised that Visa On Arrival may only be extended upon approval from the Director General of Immigration of the Republic of Indonesia in case of natural disaster, illness or accident, but cannot be transferred to another type of visa. Overstay visitors incur to pay a penalty of US$20.- per day/person (for under 60 days stay) whilst over 60 days stay will be a 5 (five) year prison sentence or a fine of IDR25.000.000 (local currency).

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR VISA ON ARRIVAL (VOA)
– Passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 (six) months as from the date of entry into Indonesia.
– Onward or return tickets are compulsory
– No compulsory vaccinations
– Visitors must enter through the following airports and seaports in Indonesia.

There are 20 (twenty) Airports and 23 (twenty three) Seaports across Indonesia that have the VOA facilities:

Airports
1. Adi Juanda in Surabaya (East Java)
2. Adisutjipto in Yogyakarta (Central Java)
3. Adi Sumarmo in Solo (Central Java)
4. El Tari in Kupang (East Nusa Tenggara Province, Timor
5. Halim Perdanakusuma in Jakarta (Capital of Indonesia)
6. Hassanudin in Makasar (South Sulawesi)
7. Ngurah Rai in Denpasar (Island of Bali)
8. Polonia in Medan (North Sumatera)
9. Sam Ratulangi in Manado (North Sulawesi)
10. Selaparang in Mataram (Lombok Island)
11. Sepinggan in Balikpapan (East Kalimantan)
12. Soekarno Hatta in Jakarta (Capital of Indonesia)
13. Sultan Syarif Kasim II in Pekanbaru (Riau Province, Sumatera)
14. Tabing in Padang (West Sumatera)
15. Sultan Iskandar Muda (in Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam)
16. Sultan Syarif Kasim II (in Pekanbaru, Riau)
17. Hang Nadim (in Batam, Riau Archipelago)
18. Husein Sastranegara (in Bandung, West Java)
19. Ir. Juanda (in Surabaya, East Java)
20. Supadio (in Pontianak, West Kalimantan (Borneo))

Seaports
1. Bandar Bintan Telani Lagoi in Tanjung Uban, Bintan (Sumatera)
2. Bandar Seri Udana Lobam in Tanjung Uban (Sumatera)
3. Citra Tritunas (Harbor Bay) (in Batam, Riau Archipelago)
4. Belawan in Belawan (North Sumatera)
5. Benoa in Bali (Island of Bali)
6. Bitung in Bitung (Sulawesi)
7. Jayapura in Jayapura (Irian Jaya)
8. Marina Teluk Senimba (Batam Island)
9. Maumere in Flores (East Nusa Tenggara)
10. Nongsa in Batam (Batam Island)
11. Padang Bai in Bali (Island of Bali)
12. Pare-pare in Pare-pare (South Sulawesi)
13. Sekupang in Batam (Batam Island)
14. Sibolga in Sibolga (North Sumatra)
15. Soekarno-Hatta in Makassar (South Sulawesi)
16. Sri Bintan Pura in Tanjung Pinang (Riau)
17. Tanjung Balai Karimun (Sumatera)
18. Tanjung Mas in Semarang (Central Java)
19. Tanjung Priok in Jakarta (Capital of Indonesia)
20. Teluk Bayur in Padang (West Sumatra)
21. Batam Centre in Batam (Batam Island)
22. Soekarno-Hatta (in Makassar, South Sulawesi)
23. Yos Sudarso in Dumai (Riau Province, Sumatra)

Please note that these regulations do not apply for foreigners/expatriates (including members of their family) who are assigned/based in Indonesia. Visas are required and should be applied for before hand. Those whose countries ARE NOT included in the above list or wish to stay longer than 30 days in Indonesia, should apply for their visa in advance, at the Indonesian Embassy.

VISA – FREE SHORT VISIT FOR TOURISTS
The following countries do not require a visa to enter Indonesia for a Tourist visit of up to 30 (thirty) days:
Brunei Darussalam
Chile
Hong Kong SAR
Macao SAR
Malaysia
Morocco
Peru
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Vietnam

Please be advised that Visa-Free Short Visits may only be extended upon approval from the Minister of Justice and Human Rights/Director General of Immigration of the Republic of Indonesia based on natural disaster, illnes or accident, but cannot be transferred to another type of visa. Overstay visitors incur to pay a penalty of US$20.- per day (for under 60 days stay) whilst over 60 days stay will be a 5 (five) year prison sentence or a fine of IDR 25.000.000 (local currency).

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR VISA-FREE SHORT VISITS

Passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 (six) months as from the date of entry into Indonesia.
Onward or return tickets are compulsory
No compulsory vaccinations
Visitors on Visa-Free Short Visits must be enter and exit from certain airports and seaports in Indonesia.

There are 20 Airports and 23 seaports (plus 1 overland port) across Indonesia as follows :
Airports

Eltari in Kupang (Timor)
Hangnadim in Batam (Batam Island)
Husein Sastranegara in Bandung(West Java)
Ngurah Rai in Denpasar (Island of Bali)
Polonia in Medan (North Sumatera)
Selaparang in Mataram (Lombok Island)
Simpang Tiga in Pekanbaru (Riau)
Supadio in Pontianak (West Kalimantan)
Adi Sumarno in Solo (D.I.Yogyakarta)
Hasanuddin in Ujung Pandang (South Sulawesi)
Adi Juanda in Surabaya (East Java)
Sam Ratulangi in Manado (North Sulawesi)
Sepinggan in Balikpapan (East Kalimantan)
Soekarno Hatta in Jakarta (Capital of Indonesia)
Tabing in Padang (West Sumatera)
Sultan Iskandar Muda (in Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam)
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (in Palembang, South Sumatera)
Halim Perdana Kusuma (in the Special Region of the Capital City of Jakarta)
Adi Sucipto (in Yogyakarta, Special Territory of Yogyakarta)
Ahmad Yani (in Semarang, Central Java)

Seaports

Bandar Seri Udana-Loban (Tanjung Uban)
Belawan in Medan (North Sumatera)
Bitung (Bitung)
Maumere (in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara)
Nongsa Terminal Bahari (Batam Island)
Sekupang in Batam (Batam Island)
Sri Bayintan (Tanjung Pinang)
Tanjung Balai Karimun(Tanjung Balai Karimun)
Citra Tritunas (Harbor Bay) (in Batam, Riau Archipelago)
Tanjung Priok in Jakarta (Capital of Indonesia)
Bandar Bentan Telani (Lagol)
Batam Centre (in Batam, Riau Archipelago)
Benoa in Bali (Island of Bali)
Yos Sudarso (in Dumai, Riau)
Lhok Seumawe (North Sumatra) Belawan (in Belawan, North Sumatera)
Marina Teluk Senimba (Batam Island)
Padang Bai in Bali (Island of Bali)
Jayapura (in Jayapura, Papua)
Maumere (in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara)
Teluk Bayur (in Padang, West Sumatera)
Tenau in Kupang (Timor)
Sibolga (in Sibolga, North Sumatera)
Pare-Pare (in Pare-Pare, South Sulawesi)

Overland Port
Etikong (West Kalimantan)

Please note that these regulations do not apply for foreigners/expatriates (including members of their family) who are assigned/based in Indonesia. Visa is required and should be applied for.

SOCIAL/CULTURAL VISIT VISA

Type of entry : Single Entry. Maximum length of stay is 60 days. Extensions can be applied for and obtained in Indonesia from the Immigration Authorities.
Approval from the Immigration Office in Indonesia is needed for applicants who wish to stay longer than 60 days which must be applied for by the applicant’s sponsor/relative/friends who reside/base in Indonesia. Visa will only be issued by the Embassy after receiving the authorization direct from the Immigration office in Indonesia.
A person granted a student, research or training visa is not permitted to take up employment, and may not remain in Indonesia for any purpose other than that for which the visa was granted.
Multiple entries need special permit from the Immigration Office in Indonesia.
Validity of visa will be three months from the date of issue.
To return the passport by post, a Self Addressed Special delivery Envelope should be provided.
Visa is issued within five to six working days from receipt of application provided all documents are in order.

Required documents which should be submitted are as follows:

Passport (with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of entry into Indonesia)
One completed visa application form
One coloured passport size photograph.
Evidence that the applicant has sufficient funds to cover the cost of applicant’s intended stay in Indonesia (Bank Statement dated less than a month with a minimum balance of £1,000.- or traveler’s cheque).
Evidence of obligation in the applicant’s country of permanent residence (e.g. a letter from employer/ college/ school, certifying the applicant’s intention to return after the visit to Indonesia).
Written approval from the Immigration Office in Indonesia should the duration of visit is to exceed 60 days.

Together with:
For visiting relatives/friends/social organizations

A letter of invitation from the applicant’s family/relatives/friends/social organizations in Indonesia, and copy of their passport (main details only) or ID (KTP).
Evidence of sufficient funds or a third party letter guaranteeing to support the applicant financially during his/her stay, together with documentary evidence of ability to do so.

For study/training/research

A letter of registration from the institution/college/school in Indonesia verifying the duration and nature of the course, training or research.
Evidence that all the necessary fees have been paid in advance. If the applicant is on a scholarship/award programme, a statement/letter of confirmation from the sponsor(s)/awardees is required.

What documents will be required?
There is no set list of documents which should be provided as the requirements vary from application to application. Depending on the purpose of your visit, please contact your nearest Embassy for the list of documents and requirements needed.

Time required to issue visa:
Within two to four working days, except for the application which need to be referred to the Authorities in Indonesia. Allow ample time when applying for a visa by post.

What is the cost of a visa?
Visa for stay up to 30 (thirty) days – USD25 (£ 16.00)
Extention of stay for up to 30 (thirty) days – USD25 (£ 16.00)
Transit Visa USD20.00 (£ 13.00)
Tourist Visa (up to 60 days) USD45.00 (£ 29.00)
Business Visa (up to 60 days) USD45.00 (£ 29.00)
Social/Cultural Visa (up to 60 days) USD45.00 (£ 29.00)
Multiple Entries Visa (up to 12 months) USD100.00 (£ 64.00)

Limited Stay Period Visa
Limited Stay Period Visa (up to 6 months) £ 50.00
Limited Stay Period Visa (up to 12 months) £ 100.00
Limited Stay Period Visa (up to 24 months) £ 175.00
Re-Entry Permit Visa £ 20.00

Holders of Diplomatic and Service Passports as well as VBB are exempt from the above fees.

Legalitation of Documents for foreign companies (original plus one copy) £ 30.00 must be paid either in postal order or bank draft only, payable to Indonesian Embassy.

How long is the visa valid for?
The maximum stay for visitors is normally 60 days, except for the Visa on Arrival which has a maximum stay of 30 days and also certain type of visas given based on approval from the Immigration Authority in Indonesia.

Other information:
Transit visa

Required by all nationals.
This visa is given to persons continuing their journey to another country within a reasonable time provided they hold valid and confirmed tickets / documents to travel to their next destination.
A transit visa is also required by persons joining or working on a transport vehicle that will continue its journey outside Indonesian territory. Applicants in this category must have proof of a work contract pertaining to that effect.
Validity of visa will be three months from the date of issue and the maximum length of stay is 7 (seven) days from the date of arrival in Indonesia.
Type of entry : Single Entry only.
To return the passport by post, Self Address Special Delivery Envelope should be provided. Residence / address in Ireland may send an additional GBP 6, to cover the cost of Registered post.
Visa is issued within five to six working days from receipt of application

Required documents which should be submitted are as follows:

Passport (with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of entry into Indonesia)
One completed visa application form
One coloured passport size photograph
Proof of a work contract/ a letter of recommendation from the applicant’s firm in UK and its counterpart in Indonesia (see the above point 3)
Valid and confirmed tickets and other documents to travel to the applicant’s next destination
Evidence of sufficient funds to maintain oneself whilst staying in Indonesia (e.g. a recent Bank Statement, etc.).

Working permit in Indonesia
Employing of a foreign operational director, manager, technician, expert and even specialized workers by a company in Indonesia is allowed, as long as there is no Indonesian available who is qualified to fill the position or job. The Department of Labor in Indonesia issues regulations on this matter in the form of a list of professional positions in every business sector that are open for the employment of expatriates.

An expatriates wishing to take up employment in Indonesia, need to obtain a working permit. Usually, the Working Permit will be taken care of by the employer.

Mentawai, West Sumatera, Indonesia

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Mentawai Islands, famous for its beautiful beaches. High waves can be used for activities surfing. Surfing Mentawai archipelago is an icon that has been known throughout the world. Several times has an international surfing competition held here. No less than 400 "Surfing Spot" that can be surfing locations.

Geographical position of the Mentawai Islands off the coast of West Sumatra distinct benefits for tourism development of extreme sports. Located directly Ocean Facing the Mentawai Islands granted consistent waves all year round. Time between April to August which coincided with summer holidays in Europe is the best time for surfing.

In that season, Mentawai waves can reach six feet tall and this is the most sought after by surfers water. Mentawai Islands has recorded a 400 point often made surfing surfing locations by the surfer. 400 points from surfing, has 23 points including international waves. The area is spread among others in the Nyang-Nyang, Coral Bajat, Karoniki, Pananggelat and Mainuk (Pulau Siberut), Katiet Basua (Sipora Island) and North Pagai (Sikakap Island). The recognition given by the international world of the waves can be seen from the Mentawai surfing event held in these islands. Each year, Mentawai appointed as the executor Surfing World Champions Championship Series or World Series is scheduled Surfing Water every month in August.

Mentawai Sea, ranging from ocean waves to the base has a rich and fantastic potential. Large ocean waves that some of them into the category of extreme, making Mentawai as one of tourism object of popular surfing in the world.

Surfing sports usually conducted in April to October. Given, in the months that the waves in the Mentawai islands reached its zenith and the surfers can use it for surfing. Whereas in November until March, the waves in the Mentawai islands are not so high, that is not challenging enough for use surfing activities.

Surfing activity is located in 3 sub-districts, including the District of South Siberut, District and Sub Sipora North Pagai included in the Mentawai Islands regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia.

Surf tourism object location can be reached by motor boats and aircraft pioneer. If using a boat, the journey taken for 14 hours with the route from Padang-Muara Siberut Sipora cost approximately between USD 25 - USD 35 - per person (February 2008)

To enter the Mentawai Islands, tourists can use the services of a guide or use a tour operator services. For lodging, in the Mentawai Islands is available lodging along the coast.

Stupid Japanese dolphin killer

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I'm gonna go crazy after watched The Cove [2009]. How Japanese not only killed whale but also dolphin. YES! Dolphin. And they eat it and sell it. Only sick people eat dolphin. Here from documaga, you can see all of the video. Enjoy it. Err... I'm not..

This mission has brought him to Taiji, a town that appears to be devoted to the wonders and mysteries of the sleek, playful dolphins and whales that swim off their coast. But in a remote, glistening cove, surrounded by barbed wire and “Keep Out” signs, lies a dark reality. It is here, under cover of night, that the fishermen of Taiji, driven by a multi-billion dollar dolphin entertainment industry ( Sea World, etc. ) and an underhanded market for mercury-tainted dolphin meat, engage in an unseen hunt. The nature of what they do is so chilling and the consequences are so dangerous to human health that they will go to great lengths to halt anyone from seeing it.

Via Documaga

Dreamland Beach, Bali, Indonesia

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Dreamland in Pecatu Village, Badung Regency, which is located in the southern island of Bali. You can reach this beach is about 30 minutes from Kuta Beach at Jimbaran. The beach is still beautiful and natural is located at the southern tip of South Badung. You'll find this beach on the way to the famous temple in Bali, Pura Uluwatu.

You may be puzzled why this beach called Dreamland? Other beaches in Bali using local names, while the beach this one uses the English language.

Turns out its origins. It is said that this beach called Dreamland because the area could be built Pecatu one of the central region's largest and most unique tours in Southeast Asia. In addition, there also will be built luxury resort combined with tourism that highlights the beauty and authenticity of nature and environmental conservation. Previously this area was barren and arid regions.

At the time of monetary crisis in 1998, the mega project is abandoned. However, because the locals are hoping that this project is complete, with the hope that they can switch to the tourism business from the beginning of the agricultural business, so they named this place as a land of dreams in English is called dreamland. Since then this area called Dreamland.

When you enter Dreamland Beach tourist area, your eyes will be enchanted by the beauty of this beach. Hilly areas and cliffs make you look as if the lower beach area on the sea. Dreamland is a beach surrounded by cliffs towering rocks and large.

When you go down the rocks and the steps to the beach, you will be dazzled with stunning cliffs on which there is a green pasture that is high enough. Many foreign and local tourists who like to enjoy in the meadow area.

Dreamland Beach area is also very charming eyes. You will be captivated by the whitish-brown sand clean with a steep gully. You can enjoy the beauty of the sunset, or sunset on the narrow coastal area directly beneath the steep rock walls.

Dreamland Sea region also has a high waves and large. Therefore, many surfers like to surf on this beach. Dreamland is also one surfing destination in Bali.

According to tour guide there, Dreamland is the only place in Bali that use International Law. So that the rules on this coast more freely. Visitors can consume alcohol or the bare-breasted women can be on this beach without subject to sanctions.

Ngurbloat, Southeast Maluku, Indonesia

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As an area of rocky islands, Southeast Maluku has many attractive beaches. Hot air, white sand, clear blue sea water, and atmosphere of calm is a common characteristic of beaches in the islands on the eastern side of the Banda Sea. One of the beaches become major tourist attractions in Southeast Maluku is Ngurbloat Beach, Pantai Pasir Panjang means. Ngurbloat Coast Village is located in the western part Ngilngof on Kei Kecil Island. In accordance with the epithet, this white sand beach stretching up to three kilometers. Ngurbloat specialty is beach sand. In addition sandbar beach is very wide, the color of white sand beach Ngurbloat bright and very soft. Condition that distinguishes Ngurbloat with other beach.

In overcast conditions too, sandy beaches still look shiny and dazzling enough. The softness of the sand in beach communities Ngurbloat believed could only be matched by the softness of flour.

When entering the beach area which is only about 100 meters from the highway Ngilngof village, the tourists will be welcomed by waving palm trees soaring. However, be careful when treading the coast road, especially when the rainy season. The entrance to the beach made of rocks very slippery.

Ngurbloat beach located on the west coast of Kei Kecil island is about 20 kilometers from Tual, the capital of Southeast Maluku Regency. Area can be achieved by using a rental car or public transport based in Market Ohoijang, Langgur. The journey from the coast Tual Ngurbloat taken about an hour.

Scenery along the way many see the expanse of bush. There are a number of small settlements scattered location of the spread of desert scrub.

Land in Kei Kecil Island in the form of rocks causing only certain types of plants that can grow there. Rarely found in big trees and shade.

To the Southeast Maluku itself, tourists can use the aircraft or ship from Ambon. Travel from Pattimura Airport, Ambon, to Dumatubun Airport in Langgur taken approximately 1.5 hours using a small aircraft.

Almost every day there are flights from Ambon to Langgur with different airlines.

For those who like to use sea transport, the journey can be made from Port Yos Sudarso, Ambon, Tual to the Port. This journey takes approximately 18 hours with a passenger ship owned by PT Pelni. These include travel time to stop about two hours in the Port of Banda Naira. However, sea travel is usually only once a week.

Latest diving paradise: Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia

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Wakatobi a destination where you can dive the world's most pristine reefs and experience remoteness from everyday life in total comfort. Situated on a beautiful tropical island in the remote and peaceful Wakatobi archipelago in the Banda Sea, Wakatobi offers what many consider to be the best reef diving in the world.

Blessed with a house reef where you can begin your dive only 20m (60 feet) from the dive center, Wakatobi is often described as a live aboard with a built-in beach! In addition to the spectacular house reef, there are several dozens of easily accessible dive sites offering incredible marine life diversity, color and natural splendor.

White sand stretching along the coast. Waving palm trees wind swept beach. When the sea receded, the natural beauty of the underwater world increasingly seductive. Flirt fish between coral reefs. The beauty of it can be seen with the naked eye enough. Wakatobi, it was there, nan heavenly natural charm.

Wakatobi is a name derived from the largest island of the short-fragrant smell, Kaledupa, Tomia, and Binongko located in the southeast of Sulawesi. In the past, people call in Tukang Besi Islands. Area of 1.39 million hectares was later used as marine national park in 1996. The area had also become certified as Wakatobi in 2004.

Wakatobi Islands National Park (TNKW) indeed is the second largest marine park after the National Park Sea Paradise Bay in Papua. In these islands, many people admire the charm of Coral reef Kaledupa which is the widest and longest in Indonesia. TNKW is located in the Coral Triangle region World.

Wakatobi Islands has 25 clusters of coral reefs. Coral reefs are scattered among the existing 37 islands. In these islands, only six are inhabited islands. While only 11 islands have a name. The remaining 31 islands were not named and has not managed. The tourists who come, generally do activities diving, snorkeling, swimming, camping and cultural tourism.

Wakatobi natural beauty is derived from natural resource wealth. Ecological studies conducted The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) in 2003 found 396 species of coral reef rock composer. In the region, as many as 590 species of fish found to breed.

*Images Courtesy of Wakatobi Dive Resort

Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia

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The Raja Ampat, or “Four Kings,” archipelago encompasses more than 9.8 million acres of land and sea off the northwestern tip of Indonesia’s West Papua Province. Located in the Coral Triangle, the heart of the world’s coral reef biodiversity, the seas around Raja Ampat possibly hold the richest variety of species in the world.

The area’s massive coral colonies show that its reefs are resistant to threats like coral bleaching and disease —threats that now jeopardize the survival of corals around the world. In addition, Raja Ampat’s strong ocean currents sweep coral larvae across the Indian and Pacific Oceans to replenish other reef ecosystems. Raja Ampat’s coral diversity, resilience to threats, and ability to replenish reefs make it a global priority for marine protection.

How to get there

The easiest way to get to Raja Ampat is to fly to Sorong via Jakarta or Singapore. Domestic travelers can also fly via Makassar or Manado.

From Jakarta or Bali: Merpati, Express Air, Batavia Air and Lion/Wings operate daily flights from Jakarta to Sorong (with stopovers in Ujung Pandang/Makassar and/or Manado)

From Singapore: Silkair operates regular flights from Singapore to Manado. From Manado to Sorong regular flights are offered by Lion Air and Merpati. It is easiest to check with a local Indonesian Travel agent or directly with the airline for the lastest domestic flights available.

Visa requirements

All foreigners visiting Indonesia are required to have a visa. The cost and validity of the visa depends on your nationality. Generally, visas on arrival are issued for 30 days and are not extendable. You can also apply for a 60-day visa in advance from your home country. These are also not extendable. These visas generally take at least 5 working days to process and may have specific requirements, so apply well in advance.

A 30-day visa on arrival is issued at no charge to passport holders of the following countries:

Brunei Darussalam

Chile

Hong Kong SAR

Macau SAR

Malaysia

Morocco
Peru

Philippines

Singapore

Thailand

Vietnam

The official entry requirements for the issuance of a visa-on arrival are:

Passport must be from one of the eleven countries listed above.
Passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 (six) months from the date of entry into Indonesia.
Onward or return tickets are compulsory.
Visitors must enter and exit through one of the 15 airports, 21 seaports or 1 overland border post officially approved as an “international gateway” by the Indonesian Immigration department.

Visitors from the following counties may get 7-day visa for US$10, or a 30-day visa for US$25 (Updated May 2007):

Algeria

Argentina

Australia

Austria

Bahrain

Belgium

Brazil

Bulgaria

Cambodia

Canada

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Denmark

Egypt

Estonia

Fiji

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland
India

Iran

Ireland

Italy

Japan

Kuwait

Laos

Latvia

Libya

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Maldives

Malta

Mexico

Monaco

New Zealand

Norway

Oman

Panama

People’s Republic of China

Poland

Portugal

Qatar

Romania

Russia

Saudi Arabia

Slovakia

Slovenia

South Africa

South Korea

Spain

Suriname

Switzerland

Sweden

Taiwan

The Netherlands

Tunisia

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

United States of America

Morotai island, North Maluku, Indonesia

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Morotai Island is located at the northern tip of North Halmahera District and is part of the North Maluku province. Morotai Island is geographically situated between 200-240 degrees North latitude and longitude degrees 12815-12848. Morotai Island is bordered by the Pacific Ocean in the North Sea in the east of Halmahera, Morotai Strait to the south and the Celebes Sea to the west.

Morotai Island was the site of a major battle during World War II. The landing strips built by the Allied forces in Morotai could handle today's jumbo jet, but serve only small Twin otters. Although much of the Relics from the war were carted off to the maws if the Krakatau steel mill, in Java, there are steill remnants of war machinery.

Morotai Island, lying to the north of Halmahera, was an important air base during World War II, first for the Allies and later for the Japanese until its recapture near the end of the war. The ghosts of war still linger in this area, where many wrecks of aircraft and rusting guns lie abandoned in the bushes. The coral reefs here are not easily forgotten. Wayabula, Berebere, Busus-busu, Daruba are Sangowo and villages on the beach.

Tourist attractions in Padang, Indonesia

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1. Gadang clock tower

Located in downtown Bukittinggi, this building was designed by the son of Minangkabau Jazid and Sutan Persistence Ameh. Clock Tower is a symbol of Bukittinggi city tour which is surrounded by a garden of flowers and trees protectors, which can provide coolness and serves as the town square.

2. Rumah Gadang

Pagaruyung are located in villages near Batusangkar, the capital of Tanah Datar district, West Sumatra. This village was once the royal capital of Pagarruyung.

One of the important tourist destinations in Tanah Datar, Istano bases, located in this village. Basa is a replica Istano royal palace in the past. In the house, tourists can see the relics of the Minangkabau historical objects.

3. Ngarai sianok

Sianok canyon is a steep valley (ravine) which is located in the border town of Bukittinggi, the District IV Koto, a place with beautiful scenery.

4. Maninjau lake

The lake is located about 140 kilometers north of Padang, West Sumatra's capital, 36 kilometers from Bukittinggi, 27 kilometers from Lubuk Basung, Agam regency capital. The road to the lake through the bend as much as 44, with views of the lake below.

Tourist attractions in Yogyakarta have to go

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1. Malioboro

2. Kraton Yogyakarta

3. Parangtritis Beach

4. Kaliurang

5. Prambanan Temple

6. Taman Sari

7. Sundak Beach

Enchantment tour Bunaken

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BUNAKEN - If you want to travel to the island of Bunaken in Manado departed from, there are two options that boat rental place "Bersehati Market" and "Marina".

Bunaken Reef

To be more economical, you can join the other tourists who also want to enjoy the beauty of the sea. Rate offered per person USD 5 by using traditional boats, but the first passengers had to wait for all the seats filled, the new ship would leave.

For those of you who do not like crowds, is renting a private boat from the Market to Bunaken Manado Bersehati rate between USD 30 - 40. Whereas if the tariffs applicable Marina more expensive which is approximately USD 60 - 80.

The rental price is already including the commute to Manado-Bunaken to within 30-40 minutes.

Should make sure that the price offered covers the entire facility, so that later you will no longer be subject to other costs. Prices are pegged to each of different visitors, all depending on your bargaining skill.

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Willing travel to Indonesia? You have right choice. With thousand island you have many choice to visit.

Such as Bali island...

Bali beach

Mentawai island...

Mentawai people

Mentawai surf beach...

Sulawesi island...

Lembeh strait and tangkoko