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Countries Granted with
Visa on Arrival
Argentine, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium,
Bulgary, Brazilia, Cambodia, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark,
Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greek,
Hungary, India, Iran, Ireland, Islandia, Italy, Japan,
Lao PDR, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Maldives,
Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Nederland, New Zealand,
Norway, Oman, People's Republic of China, Poland,
Portugal, Qatar, Quwait, Russia, Saudi Arabia,
South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Swedia,
Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United
Kingdom, United States of America, Aljazair, Tunisia,
Romania, Lithuania, Panama, Libya, Latvia, Czech
Republic, Slovakia, Fiji, Slovenia.
Visa Rate:
7 days : US$ 10
30 days : US$ 25
Holiday
Tips: Sustainable Tourism
John Daniels, editor of Bali's award-winning. offers some
practical suggestions making your island visit more
environmentally sustainable:
Include the environment on your itinerary! While in Bali's
see the endangered Bali Starling, dive local waters in
search of Mola-Mola and other marine species; take a
nature hike; raft down one of the Island's rivers; visit a
botanical garden; take a bike tour, visit a museum, go
kayaking, paddle a canoe or go sailing. Such activities
are loads of fun and also a lower environmental impact.
What's more, when you purchase "green travel products" you
help an important segment of the sustainable tourism
sector grow and prosper.
Think before you consume! Carry a refillable drinking
bottle; carry a cloth bag for your shopping purchases; buy
locally made products whenever possible; and beware of
wasteful packaging practices. When you leave Bali, don't
leave a pile of trash behind. Bio-degradable products and
packaging are definitely the sustainable way to travel.
Think before you buy! How "green" are your purchases? Deal
with hotels and tour operators who have an active
conservation program. Laundry reduction, water
conservation and energy conservation programs all add up
to make an important difference. Spend your money with
companies who share your concern for nature.
No go zones! Do not buy items made from coral, sea shells,
turtle shells and the dead remains of endangered species.
Never give money directly to children, but consider
instead a donation to one of Bali's outstanding
philanthropic organizations.
Conserve our precious fossil fuels and reduce your carbon
footprint! Join a seat-in-coach tour of Bali; private cars
burn more gas. Turn off your room air conditioner and
enjoy the sea breeze. Use rechargeable batteries, Bali's
landfills don't need your unused batteries. When possible
use the waste bin, not your toilet for disposal. Reduce
energy, water and detergent use by asking your hotel not
to change linen on a daily basis. Take a walk and enjoy
our tropical climate - after all, its one of the reasons
you came here. The best way to meet the Balinese is on
foot.
Gifts for Balinese friends? Give items of lasting value
and, when possible, purchase items produced by the local
community.
Eat more vegetables. While it may not be practical for you
to become "meatless"- it's worth remembering that 100
vegetarians can dine on the grains it takes to produce the
meat requirements of a single non¬ vegetarian.
Most importantly, be sure to have fun in Bali. You're
visiting one of the word's richest cultures. By visiting
the Island you're paying the Balinese a high compliment
and helping to sustain its number one industry.
"Take only digital pictures leave only footprints."
Electricity & Water
Indonesia
runs 127V AC/50Hz but is in the process of converting to a
230V AC/50Hz. This conversion is complete in principal
cities. Indonesia
uses a type C, F, and G plug so North Americans traveling
with electronics will need adapters.
It is not advisable to drink tap water in
Indonesia, but bottled mineral water is safe and available
everywhere. Ice in drinks is generally OK in good standard
hotels and restaurants but it is best to avoid it on street
stalls or in country areas.
Clothing
With temperatures ranging between 20-35½oC, light, casual
clothes are the most practical. Natural fibers like cotton
or linen are the most comfortable in
Indonesia's often humid conditions. Casual clothes are
acceptable in most places and a lightweight suit and tie are
usual for business or formal meetings. Light cotton dresses
are generally acceptable in most situations. Batik is
popular for both men's shirts and women's dresses.
TRAVELING TIPS
1. Peel the fruit before
eating, avoid raw vegetables except at reputable
restaurants.
2. Drink always from bottled
water and eat well done cooked food.
3. Street or beach vendor
often hard pushing on selling and most visitors feel
inconvenient, just ignore them, unless you are interesting
to see just have a look and not give any promise to them,
just say Thank you [TIDAK TERIMA KASIH].
4. Protect your self
from Sun burn by Sun cream or Sun block.
5. Sexually transmitted
diseases are increasing in Indonesia. Local sex workers have
multiple partners from all over the world. Act responsibly
and use Condom.
6. During peak Season
in Lombok, we recommended that you book your flight in
advance, due to the limited number of flights, and reconfirm
your flight ticket minimum one day before departure.
7. Do not let the local porter
carry your back for what ever reason, mostly at the Harbor,
their act is like boat crew. If you need their service,
negotiate with them normally cost per bag is Rp. 2000 /
3000.
8. Do not buy a mosquitoes
coil from the Kid at the harbor, they will sell as expensive
as they want, especially if you make trip to Gili Islands.
On the Island is lots of shops selling that stuff with
reasonable price.
9. Do not make any
promises to vendor or to say may be later those guys will
recognize your face and ask for the promise.
10. Do not leave any
valuable thing on the beach while you are swimming or
snorkeling, ask safe deposit box at the Hotel where you are
stay.
11. Use proper dress
when you are visiting a village or Temple.
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