🇮🇩Indonesia

Typically bring

• Passport with at least six months validity and blank pages
• Return or onward flight ticket
• Proof of sufficient funds or a hotel reservation
• Completed visa‑on‑arrival application form (usually provided at the counter)

Watch out for

• Assuming the visa fee is waived or using the wrong currency; always bring exact local cash (IDR) in small denominations for the fee.
• Not having a printed copy of the flight itinerary or hotel booking can raise questions.
• Leaving your passport unattended while exchanging currency or at the airport.
• Overstaying the 30‑day period without a proper extension or other visa; this can lead to fines or future entry restrictions.

Good to know

• The local currency is the Indonesian rupiah (IDR); credit cards work in most cities, but cash is handy in rural areas.
• Bahasa Indonesia is the official language; English is widely spoken in tourist spots.
• Internet is widely available in hotels and cafés; consider a local SIM for better connectivity.
• Indonesia is generally safe, but watch for petty theft in busy tourist areas and follow local advice about natural hazards such as earthquakes and tsunamis.
• Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory; a 10‑15% service charge is common in restaurants.