Indonesia

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There’s A Frog On The Porch

Updated October 2025

Some Basic Information

ℹ️  ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:   The vast majority of travellers can apply for a ‘visa on arrival’ when they land at a cost of IDR500,000 (US$35, GB£28.30), providing your stay is under 30 days no visa is required. Ensure you have the exact amount. No change is given.  For a list of those entitled countries click here.

ℹ️  CURRENCY: he Indonesia Rupiah  (IDR)  

ℹ️  CREDIT CARDS AND BANKS:  ATMs are common place especially in and around Indonesia with several ‘bureau de change’  around the town centre, with almost every retailer accepting Mastercard and Visa.  

 ℹ️  WEATHER:  The best time to visit Indonesia is April, to June and September, just before and just after high season.  It is still dry season, it is slightly less humid, and room prices and villa rentals can be up to 50% cheaper than during high season. Many shops offer sales and promotions, restaurants are less crowded in those mid season months.

ℹ️ TIME DIFFERENCE: There are three time zones across Indonesia: Western (Jakarta), Central (Bali) and Eastern (Maluku). If it is 12pm in London then in Western Indonesia it is +7hrs ahead (7pm), Central is +8hrs (8pm), and Eastern +9hrs (9pm).

ℹ️ EATING OUT: Local food is extremely cheap, with street food costing under IDR10,000 (GB£0.50). For an inexpensive meal at a local restaurant prices start around IDR14,000 (GB£0.70). Western food is much more expensive but is still relatively affordable at around IDR125,000 IDR (GB£6.50) for a meal and drink.

Fast food like McDonalds will cost around IDR45,000 (GB£2.30). A beer at the bar will cost around IDR30,000 (GB£1.50).