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Bali, Indonesia Travel Tips

This 2,175 sq. mile island set in the centre of the Indonesian archipelago has a population of 3M. Denpasar, the capital city has a population of 491,500. Abud is the Arts and crafts capital of the island.

Language:
Bahasa Indonesia is the common language: Selamat Datang is how you say- Good evening; Mahal - Bali Surf Spots; Murah – Bali Surf report; Selamat makan – thank you;

Currency:
9,112 Indonesian Rupiah ('Rp' or 'IDR') = US$1.00. There are Rp100, Rp500, and Rp1,000 coins and Rp1,000, Rp5,000, Rp10,000, Rp20,000, Rp50,000, and Rp100,000 notes.

Time: GMT + 8

Electricity:
220 volts - 50 cycles. Adapters and converters are usually available in major hotels but may be hard to find elsewhere.

Passports:
Your passport must be valid for at least six months from your date of arrival.

VISAS:
Passport holders of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and the United States are entitled to either 3 or 30-day non-extendable tourist visas. These cost US$10 and US$25, respectively, payable upon arrival.

Customs:

Indonesian law forbids visitors from bringing weapons, illegal drugs, or pornography into the country. Penalties can be severe and include death for weapons or drugs. You may bring a maximum of two litres of alcohol, 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 100 grams of tobacco, and a reasonable amount of perfume with you. Visitors must surrender a signed customs declaration in order to clear customs inspection upon arrival.

Clothing:

Balinese show respect by dressing neatly and modestly. Very informal dress can be considered offensive and is prohibited when visiting government offices or temples. It is customary to take off one's shoes before entering someone's house.

Hoidays:

The major holidays of Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism are all officially recognized in Bali, and offices are closed on these days.

Driving:

Driving is on the left side of the road. The majority of cars have manual 'stick-shift' transmissions. Since traffic regulations are widely ignored, driving yourself may prove stressful.

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