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Plugs: Types C and F, 230 V. Emergency: One number for everything 112, Police 110, Ambulance 118, Fire 113. Tipping: Not expected; a 5-10% service charge is often included, and small tips for drivers and guides are welcome. Tap water: Drink bottled or treated water.
Types C and F, 230 V
| One number for everything | 112 |
| Police | 110 |
| Ambulance | 118 |
| Fire | 113 |
Checked 13 Oct 2026 against the official page: indonesia.travel
Not expected; a 5-10% service charge is often included, and small tips for drivers and guides are welcome.
Checked 13 Oct 2026 against the official page: wwwnc.cdc.gov
Greetings. A gentle handshake (sometimes followed by touching the hand to the heart) is common; use your right hand for greeting, eating, and passing objects.
Modesty and religious sites. Dress modestly and cover shoulders/knees at temples and mosques; a sarong and sash are often required and can usually be rented on site.
Public behavior. Public displays of affection are frowned upon, and raising your voice or showing anger openly causes loss of face for everyone involved — stay calm and polite even when frustrated.
Indonesia is generally safe for tourists, especially in well-developed areas like Bali, Java, and Yogyakarta; natural hazards (earthquakes, volcanoes) and road safety (traffic, scooter accidents) are bigger risks than crime.
Motorbike rental scams. Some rental shops claim pre-existing damage on return to charge extra fees; photograph the bike thoroughly before riding off.
Drink spiking / fake alcohol. Spiked or counterfeit ('oplosan') alcohol has caused serious poisoning incidents in party areas like Kuta and Gili Trawangan; stick to sealed, reputable drinks.
Card skimming. ATM and card skimming occurs, particularly in tourist hubs; use ATMs inside banks and monitor statements.
Women travelers. Generally safe with normal precautions; dressing modestly outside beach resorts reduces unwanted attention, and Bali's tourist areas are relatively relaxed.
Criminalized
Same-sex acts between adults are not nationally criminalized, but a 2026-effective criminal code provision bans sex outside marriage (which in practice applies to same-sex couples, who cannot marry), and some regions (e.g., Aceh under sharia law) do criminalize same-sex conduct; Bali's tourist areas (Seminyak, Canggu, Ubud) are relatively tolerant, but public displays of affection and open advocacy are risky elsewhere.
| Coffee (café) | Rp 30,000 | $1.90 |
| Local bus or metro ride | Rp 5,000 | $0.30 |
| Mid-range restaurant meal | Rp 100,000 | $6.30 |
| Hostel bed / budget room (night) | Rp 150,000 | $9.50 |
| Mid-range hotel (night) | Rp 700,000 | $44 |
| Daily budget, mid-range traveler | Rp 1,100,000 | $70 |
2026-09
The dry season (April-October) is best across most of Indonesia, including Bali and Java, for beaches and outdoor activities; the wet season (November-March) brings humidity and sudden downpours but lower prices and fewer crowds.
Indonesia visa requirements by nationality
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