Starting 09 June 2023, all document requirements for international arrival and domestic travel in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia which include the obligation to download and use the SATUSEHAT and show the Covid-19 vaccine certificate are no longer required.

A Visa on Arrival (VOA) can be used to do such activities. 1. Tourism visits 2. Government officials\' visits 3. Business talks and meetings visits 4. Purchasing goods visits 5. Transit

The period of stay in Indonesia is granted for 30 days. A stay permit derived from this visa is extendable.

https://www.imigrasi.go.id/ https://www.kemlu.go.id/ https://covid19.go.id/en

Meetings/Congress: Lounge suit or National Working Attire Luncheon/Dinner: Smart Casual

Climate: Being a tropical country, Indonesia does not have spring, summer, autumn, or winter, instead of just the two seasons of Rainy and Dry, both of which are relative. While there is significant regional variation, in most of the country (including Java and Bali) the dry season is April to October, while the wet season is November to March. However, global warming has made the seasons less predictable. https://www.bmkg.go.id/ Time Zone: Jakarta is GMT+7 (7 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time).

• Currency 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. • ATMs: ATMs on the international Plus/Cirrus or Alto networks are common in all major Indonesian cities and tourist destinations. Limitation withdrawal is depending on your respective home bank. Machines are loaded with IDR50,000 denomination notes or IDR100,000 denomination notes, as indicated on the machine; however keep in mind that the bigger notes can be harder to split, especially in rural non-tourist areas. It is also best to withdraw some money from an ATM in major cities before venturing onto more secluded destinations. • Banks: Most international credit card networks are acceptable in Indonesia’s major cities and tourist hotspots like Jakarta, Bandung, Bali, Surabaya, Medan, Yogyakarta, etc. Cards such as JCB (Japan Credit Bureau) is acceptable in Indonesia because it is affiliated with some of Indonesia’s major well-known bank such as BNI (Bank Negara Indonesia), CIMB Niaga, Mandiri, BRI (Bank Rakyat Indonesia). While American Express (Amex) is also acceptable however Amex has fewer affiliated local banks in Indonesia. Bank Danamon is currently one of the local banks affiliated with Amex. The most widely accepted card in all merchants in Indonesia is Visa and Mastercard. There will be instances where stores may not display the symbols of the cards they accept. Be sure to check with the salesperson in the store prior to using your card if your card is acceptable or not.

Make your preparation for PAQS Congress 2025 complete and have a successful and enjoyable experience. More information: https://www.indonesia.travel/gb/en/general-information.html