The currency is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) . Current rate (as of 2026): approx. 1 € ≈ 16,500–17,500 IDR . The many zeros can be confusing at first — 100,000 IDR sounds like a lot, but it's only ~6 €. ATMs In the cities (Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Medan, Makassar), you will find ATMs everywhere.

Germans, Austrians, and Swiss receive a Visa on Arrival (VoA) for 30 days upon entry, which can be extended once for 30 days. Visa on Arrival Cost: 500,000 IDR (~30 €), payable in IDR or by credit card (at Jakarta and Bali airports, smaller airports cash only in IDR) Validity: 30 days, extendable on

Indonesia is generally safe for tourists — most travelers have no issues. The crime rate against foreigners is low, and the people are exceptionally friendly and helpful. However, a healthy degree of caution never hurts. Most Common Risks (in order) Traffic accidents: By far the greatest risk. The r

A local SIM card is essential in Indonesia — for Grab/Gojek, navigation, bookings, and contact. The Best Providers Telkomsel: Best network and widest coverage — works even in remote areas on Flores, Sulawesi, and Sumatra, where other providers have no reception. The first choice for travelers outsid

Indonesia spans three time zones : WIB (Waktu Indonesia Barat): CET+6 — Sumatra, Java, West Kalimantan (Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Medan) WITA (Waktu Indonesia Tengah): CET+7 — Bali, Nusa Tenggara (Flores, Komodo), Sulawesi, East Kalimantan (Makassar, Labuan Bajo) WIT (Waktu Indonesia Timur): CET+8 — Malu

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Praktisch · Kapitel 11

Practical Info A–Z

Everything you need to know for your trip to Indonesia — from visas to health to SIM cards. Alphabetically sorted, for printing and taking along.

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1

Medical Care & Vaccinations

Medical care in Indonesia is extremely unevenly distributed: In Jakarta and Surabaya , there are international private…

2

Banks & Money

The currency is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) . Current rate (as of 2026): approx. 1 € ≈ 16,500–17,500 IDR . The many zer…

3

Entry & Visa

Germans, Austrians, and Swiss receive a Visa on Arrival (VoA) for 30 days upon entry, which can be extended once for 30…

4

Safety

Indonesia is generally safe for tourists — most travelers have no issues. The crime rate against foreigners is low, and…

5

SIM Card & Internet

A local SIM card is essential in Indonesia — for Grab/Gojek, navigation, bookings, and contact. The Best Providers Telk…

6

Electricity & Sockets

Indonesia uses Type C and Type F (Europlug and Schuko) — like in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. No adapter needed!…

7

Traffic Chaos & Survival

Indonesia's road traffic is organized chaos — and initially a shock for Europeans. There are traffic rules, but they ar…

8

Time Zones

Indonesia spans three time zones : WIB (Waktu Indonesia Barat): CET+6 — Sumatra, Java, West Kalimantan (Jakarta, Yogyak…

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