Travellers passports must be valid at least six months after arrival. We suggest separate passports with photographs for children, too.
A Visa On Arrival (VOA) must be obtained when entering Indonesia. This should be done upon arrival at the Airport Immigration Counter. The costs are 10,- US$ for a 7 day stay and 25,- US$ for a 30 day stay.
There is no need to obtain a Visa On Arrival for those countries entitled to a free Visa On Arrival which are:
Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, Malaysia, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Ecuador.
Please be informed that the application of Visa On Arrival is based on Passport (Nationality), for example: a UK passport holder but resident in Hong Kong, will still need to obtain Visa On Arrival.
The following countries will be granted the facility of purchasing a Visa On Arrival.
Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Iran, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, 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, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America
Those countries not listed on the above list must contact the Indonesian Embassy in their country prior to departure in order to apply visa.
There are no restrictions for bringing in or taking out foreign currencies but it is prohibited to bring in or take out more than Rp 50.000.
The local currency is the Rupiah (Rp). We recommend to carry Euro cash or traveller's cheques. At the MATAHARI BEACH RESORT & SPA we also accept US$ and Swiss francs. Herewith we inform you, for transaction payment with BANK NOTE US$ with series CA, CB, CF, DB, DH and also series year 1996, 1999 cannot be accepted, this is a rule by the Indonesian Central Bank.
The following articles, next to those for personal use, are allowed to be carried along: personal photo-, film- or video-camera, 2 litres of alcoholic beverages, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 g of tobacco, a reasonable quantity of perfume and presents which do not exceed the value of US$ 100. It is strictly forbidden to import Chinese printed matters, pornographic printed material, recorded video cassettes, arms and ammunition, drugs and fresh fruits.
Officially there are no vaccinations required at present. We recommend you to contact your local health organisation prior to your departure.
During the day we recommend light cotton clothes. For mountain excursions our guests should take along some warmer clothes.
Shorts and mini-skirts are not allowed in and around temples. It is custom to take off the shoes in temples, on festival grounds and in private houses. We strongly recommend following these customs to show your respect for the religious traditions.
Foreign visitors should never touch someone´s head (including children's ) or point a finger at someone as this is considered impolite. For the same reason one should avoid standing with your head above someone you are talking to. In doubt please rather squat or sit. Shaking hands is not customary, except on farewells or congratulations. Intimate touches or embraces are absolutely inappropriate.
Skinny dipping and going topless are not permitted. Nude or topless swimming and sunbathing are forbidden as well. If you see Balinese taking a bath in the rivers along the streets one should discreetly overlook them and resist the appeal to take pictures. When handing over or taking something from someone only the right hand is to be used. The left hand is considered unclean.
Yet another advice: The Balinese love to bargain. Especially in the markets it is customary to haggle over the prices. Visitors can do so, too, but so as not to be disappointed one should inform oneself in advance about the realistic prices.
Indonesia has left-hand traffic. We advise our guests not to drive by themselves unless they already have some experience with the Asian way of driving. Traffic conditions are completely different to what one knows from home and traffic rules are not easily comprehensible for foreigners. Motorcycles and bicycles without lights are an additional hazard in the dark.
