Life in Indonesia
Seasonal conditions in Indonesia are quite different from Turkey. The weather conditions, which have an average temperature of 26-32 for four seasons, are divided into two as the rainy season and the summer season. It is seen that foreigners visiting the country spend more time in air-conditioned environments due to the high humidity and temperature outside. Therefore, it is considered that those who go to Indonesia should not only bring thin clothing items, but also longsleeved clothes that are not thick as well, considering the air-conditioned environment they will be spending time in.
The most remarkable centers for tourists coming to Jakarta are the Monas Tower (which also has a museum under the tower) with a view of Jakarta’s surroundings, and the cultural park Taman Mini, where houses and clothing are displayed in all parts of Indonesia. Additionally, there are facilities and activities related to nature tourism in the centers (Bandung, Bogor, Punjak, Taman Safari, etc.) at close distances to Jakarta city center (1-3 hours by road).
Indonesia’s world-known region which attracts many tourists is Bali Island which is located in the southeast of the capital Jakarta. The island is accessible from Jakarta with a domestic flight and there are direct flights from neighboring countries to Ngurah Rai International Airport, located in Bali. Bali Island, where 93% of the population is Hindu, offers rich opportunities in terms of nature, shopping, historical centers and nightlife for tourists. Hundreds of islands, which are not known as Bali on an international scale and of which the infrastructure facilities are not very developed in terms of touristic visits, are being visited by domestic and foreign tourists, and 1000 Islands (Thousand Islands), Lombok, Gili and Sulawesi are also among these centers that are considered attractive in terms of tourism. There are developed modern shopping centers in all major cities in Indonesia, especially in Jakarta, and products of world-famous brands can be purchased in these shopping centers.
NOTES FOR THOSE PLANNING TO VISIT INDONESIA
With the Presidential Decree published in December 2015, the list of countries with visa exemption was updated, and ports and airports for visa-free entry were determined. As per the mentioned arrangement, Turkish citizens who are ordinary passport holders are exempt from visa for their visit to Indonesia up to 30 days of residence, provided that it is limited to touristic visits and they enter the country from designated airports and ports. The 30-day exemption period cannot be extended.
Visa-Free Airports:
1. Jakarta, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport,
2. Surabaya, Juanda International Airport,
3. Bali (Denpasar), Ngurah Rai International Airport,
4. Medan, Kualanamu International Airport,
5. Batam, Hang Nadim International Airport.
Our citizens who will enter from a point other than the above mentioned airports can get a visa at the entrance gates for 35 dollars, limited to touristic visits.
It is recommended to obtain a visa from Embassy of The Republic of Indonesia, in Ankara, for visits with a purpose other than tourism. Those who are holders of special passports (green) can enter the country without a visa up to 30 days of residence from the entry points where visa exemption is granted. Visa exemption period for private passport holders from other entry points is limited to 14 days. Indonesian authorities are looking for a validity period of at least 6 months from the date of entry in all passports. If Turkish citizens traveling to Indonesia with a tourist visa exceed their travel time, they will be fined 25 dollars in local currency for each day they exceed the visa period while returning, and they will also have to wait at the Immigration Office.
RESIDENCE TERMS IN INDONESIA
Those who want to get a residence permit after going to Indonesia are required to apply to the Indonesian Immigration Office. The longest residence permit that can be obtained is 5 years. In order to obtain such a permit, those who will work in Indonesia must bring a sponsor paper from the company they work for, to the Indonesian Immigration Office. On the other hand, those who are married to Indonesian citizens may also be entitled to get a residence permit.
In addition, Turkish students studying in Indonesia can obtain a residence permit if they bring a document indicating that their studentship is registered, to the Immigration Office.
For further information: https://www.imigrasi.go.id/index.php/en/ public-services/limited-stay-visa
