Why you should read this blog ?
This blog is for ambitious marine sports lovers providing information on where to go and what to do in Bali, especially who come to Bali in the first time. Compiled by professionals who have explored the island in pursuit of the ultimate good time in their chosen watersports they share with you their intimate knowledge and practical advice on local conditions and exotic locations providing a complete picture of all watersports and their associated industries.

This forword contains general information regarding Bali and Indonesia which you should be aware of which enjoying the many watersports available in Bali to ensure your vacation is a truly pleasurable and memorable time in your life.

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Minggu, 04 Oktober 2009

HOW TO VISIT INDONESIA

A passport valid for at least six months from date or arrival, plus proof (tickets) onward or return passage, are all it takes to visit Indonesia.

Free Tourist Visa
Free Tourist visas of 30 days are available for tourists from the 12 countries, namely Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, Philippines, Hong Kong S A R, Macao S A R, Chile, Morocco, Peru, Vietnam and Equador.

Visa on Arrival (VOA)
VOA is valid for 30 days and may be extended under certain circumstances, namely: 1. Occurrence of natural disasters , 2. Should the visitor fall ill or involve in an accident. VOA are available to visitors from: Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, Canada, Finland, France, Germany,Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Norway, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, New Zealand, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, the United States of America, Austria, Belgium, India, Ireland, Kuwait, Luxemburg, Maldives, Egypt, Oman, Portuguese, Qatar, The People of Republic China, Russian, Saudi Arabian, Spain, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cyprus, Estonia, Greece , Iran, Iceland, Laos PDR, Liechtenstein, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Nederland, Suriname, Sweden, Aljazair, Czechoslovakia, Fiji, Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Panama, Slovakia, Slovenia, Rumania, Tunisia.

Entry ports where visa-on-arrival may be issued are:
The Soekarno-Hatta airport in Jakarta, Ngurah Rai airport in Bali, Sultan Syarif Hasim airport in Pekanbaru, Tabing airport in Padang, Juanda airport of Surabaya and the Sam Ratulangi airport in Manado. Authorized seaports are Batam, the Sekupang, Batuampar, Nongsa, Marina, Teluk Senimba, Bandar Brintan, Talani Lagoi and Bandar Sri Udana Labon in the Riau archipelago, Sri Bintan Pura in Tanjung Pinang, Belawan port and Sibolga in North Sumatra, Yos Sudarso Tanjung Perak in Surabaya, Teluk Bayur of Padang, Tanjung Priok at Jakarta, Padang Bai and Benoa in Bali, the port of Jayapura, Bitung, Tanjung Balai Karimun, Tanjung Mas in Central Java, Tenua and Maumere in East Nusa Tenggara, Pare-Pare and Soekarno Hatta port in South Sulawesi.

VISA Application at Indonesia Embassies or Consulates
Other visitors must apply for visa at Indonesia Embassies or Consulates in their home country. In addition, the visa cannot be replaced with any other immigration letters. The visa shall then be administered by Visa Officer in the presence of the applicant concerned.

You may find information on Indonesia embassies and consulates contact details at the Ministry of Foreign Affair website on the following direct link: www.deplu.go.id (copy and paste the link into your browser address if it doesn’t work.)

Free entry visa is also provided to delegates registered in a conference that is officially held. In addition, tourist visa can be obtained from every Indonesian Embassy or Consulate. You can visit Indonesia through certain means and gates, by air via Jakarta, Bali, Medan, Manado, Biak, Ambon, Surabaya and Batam; by sea via Semarang, Jakarta, Bali, Pontianak, Balikpapan, Tanjung Pinang and Kupang. Maximum stay in Indonesia is two months.

Customs

Maximum items allowed by customs when you visit Indonesia:
- 1 liter of alcoholic beverages
- 200 cigarettes OR 50 cigars OR 100 grams of tobacco
- Reasonable amount of perfume per adult, meaning if you arrive drenched in perfume the customs probably will not mind you carrying loads of bottles.

Cameras, video cameras, portable radios, cassette recorders, binoculars and sport equipments are admitted provided they are taken out on departure. They must be declared to Customs.

You are prohibited to carry:
- Firearms
- Narcotics drugs
- Pornography materials
- Chinese printing and medicines
- Transceivers and cordless telephone

Films, pre-recorded video tapes, laser discs, VCDs, DVDs must be screened by Censor Board.

Import or export of foreign currencies and travelers’ checks are allowed. However, the import and export of Indonesia currency, exceeding 100 million Rupiah is prohibited.


MARINE CODE



>Never take living coral or other undersea growth for souvenirs.
>Never carve your name on corals or anywhere else below water.
>Never collect shells containing living creatures as souvenirs.
>Take a camera to record the wonders of the depth - not a speargun.
> Move carefully below water. Avoid damage to marine life.
> Fish only where you are told it is permitted.
> Do not throw garbage into the water.

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