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IMMIGRATION - To enter Bali,
or Indonesia for that matter you need a passport that has a validity
period of at least six more months, and some cases a visa as well.
Citizens from Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) do
not require a visa, only a valid travel document. Travellers from
some thirty countries are also provided with a 60-day tourist visa
issued directly upon arrival.
CURRENCY - The local currency
is the Rupiah (Rp) which can be found in the following denominations:
the notes come in 100, 500, 1.000, 5.000, 10.000, 20.000, 50.000,
100.000; while the coin are in 25, 50, 100, 500, 1.000 rupiah denominations.
We recommended to carry US$ cash or travellers cheques.
Credit card and change cards are also accepted in most retail establishments,
at hotels and on airlines. In some cases, a service fee is included
when charging a purchase to your card. However, when travelling
to the village, take Rupiah with you. Keep small change handy when
riding in bemo (public minibus) or buying a drink at warung.
LANGUAGE - The national language
is Bahasa Indonesia. English is spoken by most of the younger people.
CLOTHING - Going to Bali, dress
casually. Take light clothes, as the weather is warm-to-hot throughout
the year. There are really only two seasons in Bali - the wet or
rainy season the rest of the year. But the rains usually fall in
short spells.
CUSTOMS & TRADITIONS -
Shorts and mini-skirts are not allowed in and around temples. It
is a custom to take off the shoes in temples, on festivals grounds
and in private houses. We strongly recommended these customs to
show your respect for the religious traditions.
Embracings and intimate touchings are not well seen in public. Nude
or topless bathing is forbidden.
ELECTRICITY - 220 V AC.
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