Useful Links

1. FCDO (U.K.) Travel Advice - https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia

2. travel.state.gov (U.S.A) - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Indonesia.html

3. Indonesia Travel - https://www.indonesia.travel/

Places not to travel in Indonesia:

1. The provinces of Central Papua (Papua Tengah) and Highland Papua (Papua Pegunungan) due to civil unrest.

FCDO Advice:

Mount Ibu, North Maluku

FCDO advises against all travel to: within 7km of the crater of Mount Ibu in North Maluku. This is an exclusion zone put into place by the local authorities. Mount Marapi erupted on 13 May.

Mount Ruang, Northern Sulawesi

FCDO advises against all travel to within 7km of the crater of Mount Ruang in Northern Sulawesi. This is an exclusion zone put into place by the local authorities. Mount Ruang erupted on 16 April 2024.

Mount Marapi, Western Sumatra

FCDO advises against all travel to within 3km of the crater of Mount Marapi in West Sumatra.

Mount Sinabung area, Karo Regency

FCDO advises against all travel within 5 km of the Mount Sinabung crater in Karo Regency, North Sumatra.

Mount Semeru area, Lumajang Regency

FCDO advises against all travel within 5 km of the crater of Mount Semeru in Lumajang Regency, East Java. FCDO also advises against all travel to the southeast area of Mount Semeru along the Besuk Kobokan river (approximately 13 km from the crater). You should stay at least 500 m from the Besuk Kobokan riverbank.

Weather in Bali in February

Average daily temperatures

Days are usually hot with balmy evenings, so please pack light and cool clothing along with your wedding outfits.
The average daily maximum is 31 C and the average daily minimum is 25 C.

Sunshine and rainfall

There is a 22% chance of a perfect sunny day and a 78% chance of seeing some clouds, with on average 113mm of rainfall this month.

Best time to be on the beach

It’s a particularly good time of year to swim in the sea, with water temperatures around 29 C.

No travel warning in Bali. We'll update here if anything changes.

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice. Consular support is also severely limited where FCDO advises against travel.

What are the main emergency numbers I need to know?

• Police/General Emergencies: 110 or 112 (From Satellite and Mobile Phones)

• Ambulance and Medical Emergencies: 118 or 119

• Firefighter: 113

• Search and Rescue (BASARNAS): 115

• Natural Disaster Assistance: 129

• Bureau of Public Communication of the Ministry of Tourism: +62 21 3838899

What is the drinking age in Indonesia?

The legal age for drinking in Indonesia is 21 years old. Those who are caught drinking outside the legal age will face serious punishment or charges from the authorities.

Drinking is also prohibited in most Public Places such as Worship Places, Workplaces, Schools, Malls, Supermarkets, Minimarkets, Outdoor/Indoor Public Space, and other places where there are a lot of people/crowd in the area. Also prohibited, driving while under the influence of alcohol. Don’t drink and drive!

How to Get a Local SIM Card?

You could find SIM Card in airports where they held a number of local cell phone company providers booths for you to choose from such as Telkomsel, XL, Smartfren, 3/Tri, Axis, Indosat/IM3, etc. The prices vary for each provider starting from IDR 10,000.

How is the standard voltage and electricity in Indonesia?

The standard voltage throughout Indonesia is normally 230 V and with a standard frequency of 50 Hz. If you’re from the UK, Europe, Australia and most of Asia or Africa, most of your phones, laptops and other gadgets could be charged like normal. However, if you come from countries like the United States, Canada, and most South American countries, the range of voltage differs in Indonesia.

Charging it like normal is possible, but only for a short time and with a few risks. So you should consider buying a voltage converter instead, which is also available on Amazon or electrical stores in Indonesia.

How does the power plugs in Indonesia differ from my country?

Most power plugs and sockets in Indonesia are type C and F. This plug is the 2 pin socket and plug design which is the standard European plug. If you’re coming from a country that does not use this type of sockets, you should buy an adapter. Amazon sells plenty, but you can also find them in many local minimarkets around Indonesia.

What is the currency of Indonesia?

The official currency of Indonesia is Rupiah which is Issued and controlled by the Bank of Indonesia. The currency code for Rupiahs is IDR, and the currency symbol is Rp. By law, all transactions are required to be conducted in rupiah, and information on the daily exchange rate can be found in newspapers or from the internet and online apps. Credit cards are widely accepted in hotels, large restaurants, and large stores.

Indonesian banknotes come in denominations of IDR1000, IDR2000, IDR5000, IDR10000, IDR20000, IDR50000, and IDR100000. Coins in circulation include IDR1000, IDR500, IDR200, IDR100, and IDR50.

Contribution to Bali

A mandatory contribution of IDR 150,000 is required to preserve Bali's natural beauty and culture.

This contribution is a one-time payment during your stay in Bali, before leaving Indonesia. The process is quite straightforward, as this payment is made through electronic payment methods, completely cashless. So, how does the payment process work?

1. You can access the Love Bali web-based (https://lovebali.baliprov.go.id/) or mobile system to provide their information and make the contribution payment.

2. You can choose your preferred payment method, such as bank transfer, virtual account, or QRIS.

3. Once the transaction is successful, the Love Bali system will provide a "paid notification" and a digital payment receipt as proof of payment.

If you do not use the Love Bali system for payment, they must make a non-cash payment at the counters at the I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and the Tanjung Benoa Bali Port.

The Bali Provincial Government recommends making the payment before departing for Bali to streamline the service.