What should you pay attention to when traveling to Indonesia?

1. When entering the country, comply with relevant Indonesian immigration and customs regulations. Indonesia provides visa-free and visa-on-arrival policies for Chinese citizens who meet the regulations. To apply for visa-free or visa-on-arrival, you must provide an original passport valid for more than 6 months and a return ticket or air ticket to a third country when entering the country. After entering the country, please do not engage in activities that are inconsistent with your visa permission.

Please abide by the relevant regulations of Indonesian customs, do not carry excessive amounts of tobacco, alcohol and other items, do not carry animal and plant products, do not carry more than 100 million Indonesian rupiah or other equivalent currencies in cash, etc.; fill in the customs declaration form , truthfully declare the items you carry. Do not take photos or videos in restricted entry and exit areas of the airport. ?

If entry or exit is blocked, it is recommended to actively communicate with Indonesian immigration officials, stay calm, explain the situation truthfully and provide relevant supporting materials as much as possible. If you encounter a request for tips or other emergencies, you should resolutely refuse. If the other party is pestering or making excuses to make things difficult, please note the time, counter number, name on the badge and other information, and contact the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in Indonesia in a timely manner, and be sure to provide the true situation and solid evidence, avoiding any exaggeration and misrepresentation. ?

2. Pay attention to safety and have a safe and happy trip to Indonesia. During your stay in Indonesia, please abide by local laws, regulations and public order, respect local customs and religious habits, and carry your travel documents with you for inspection by Indonesian law enforcement agencies.

Keep your belongings properly. Please take good care of your belongings in public places such as airports, hotel lobbies, shopping malls, and when taking a taxi. When you are not in the hotel, be sure to lock the doors and windows, and use valuables as much as possible. safe. Use transportation carefully to ensure traffic and personal safety. Tourists who rent a car and drive themselves should abide by local traffic rules and remember to drive on the right and drive on the left to ensure driving safety. ?

3. Choose carefully and pay attention to water safety. Please choose a qualified travel agency through formal channels to participate in the group tour. When engaging in activities with a certain degree of risk such as wading projects, you should make a correct assessment of your personal physical condition, local topography, weather and hydrological conditions, and do not play or take photos on the beach with strong waves.

Be sure to carry life-saving equipment, purchase necessary insurance such as medical and personal accident insurance, and choose a coach with a formal license to accompany you. Take ferries with caution, avoid dangerous boats, wear life jackets and use relevant life-saving facilities as required. ?

Extended information

Since April 2016, residents of mainland China can fly from 29 international airports such as Jakarta, Bali, Medan, Surabaya, or from SRI BINTAN PURA, Entry into Indonesia from 88 seaports and 7 border checkpoints including BATAM CENTER, SEKUPANG, TANJUNG UBAN, etc. can enjoy the visa-free policy and stay no more than 30 days.

Applicable to short-term visits to Indonesia for tourism, family visits, social arts and cultural activities (excluding news interviews), government official business, lectures or participation in seminars, international exhibitions, and participation in headquarters or branches in Indonesia. Meetings held, transit to a third country, etc.

After entry, the residence permit cannot be extended or changed; residents of Hong Kong and Macau, China, can enjoy the visa-free policy when entering from any port in Indonesia. The stay shall not exceed 30 days and is applicable to government official business, education, social and cultural affairs. For purposes such as travel, business meetings or transit to a third country, the residence permit cannot be extended or changed to another residence permit after entry.

To enter the country, you must hold a passport valid for more than 6 months and a return ticket within 30 days or to a third country. For entry purposes and ports that do not apply to the visa-free policy, you can still apply for an arrival visa in accordance with the current relevant regulations on arrival visas.

Those holding Chinese diplomatic and official passports can enter the country without a visa for 30 days, and those holding Hong Kong and Macao SAR passports can enter the country without a visa for 30 days. In principle, the visa exemption cannot be extended. Permanent embassy and consulate personnel must apply for a visa. ?

Indonesian immigration regulations are strict. Chinese citizens should abide by Indonesian regulations and are not allowed to engage in things that are inconsistent with the purpose of the visa, such as illegal work, business, medicine, etc. Once caught, they will be severely fined or even sentenced. jail. ?

The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Indonesia*** and the Republic of China - The Chinese Embassy in Indonesia reminds Chinese citizens going to Indonesia during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays to pay attention to travel safety

Chinese Consul Service Network-Indonesia Entry and Residence