Wednesday, April 30, 2014

BALI TRAVEL TIPS

BALI TRAVEL TIPS

Passports & Visas :

Bali Visa Information - Important changes to Indonesia's Visa Policy for Tourists. Please read carefully as there have been changes to Indonesia‟s Visa policy, if in doubt check with your Travel Agent or local embassy.

Countries that do not require a Visa to enter Bali are: Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region, Malaysia, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam

Countries that require and are eligible for a VOA (Visa-On Arrival) are:
Algeria, Arab Emirates, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Cyprus Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy Japan ( processed on plane), Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Monaco Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tunisia, United Kingdom, United States America VOA Price is: US$25 for a stay of up to 30 days (can now be extended). The 7 day visa is NO longer available.



Bali Time

There is a joke that says everything on the island is done in “Bali Time” in reference to Bali‟s laid back style of getting things done. Bali‟s “actual” Time Zone however is : GMT + 8 hours.

Credit Cards & Offices in Bali

Major credit cards are acceptable in most hotels along with American dollar traveler's cheques.
American Express :
Grand Bali Beach Hotel, Sanur. Tel : 288511 ext. 111
Mastercard :
Bank Central Asia, Jl. Cokroaminoto, Denpasar. Tel : 222652
Visa Card :
Bank Duta, Jl. Hayam Wuruk 165, Denpasar. Tel : 226578

Clothing

Light, airy, casual clothes are the most practical and you'll find natural fibers like cotton or linen are the most comfortable in Bali's often humid conditions. Waist sashes should be worn when visiting temples.

Emergency & Useful Phone Numbers

Emergency Numbers
110 : Police 224111: Tourist Police
113 : Fire 51111 : Search & Rescue
118 : Ambulance 26465 : Red Cross

Medical

AEA International (Medical Evac) : Jl. Hayam Wuruk 40, Denpasar. Tel : 228996
BIMC (Bali International Medical Center) Private Hospital : Jl Bypass Ngurah Rai 100X Denpasar. Tel : 761263
Rumah Sakit Dharma Husada (Hospital) : Jl. Panglima Sudirman No.50, Denpasar. Tel : 227560
Kuta Clinic : Jl. Raya Kuta No.100X, Kuta. Tel : 753268
Nusa Dua Clinic : Jl. Pramata No. 81A, Nusa Dua. Tel : 771324
Sanglah Central Public Hospital (Rumah Sakit Umum) : Jl. Diponegoro, Denpasar. Tel : 227911

Bali Fast Facts

Area: 5620 km2 Population: 3551000
Timezone: GMT +8 Languages Spoken: English, Indonesian
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah Code: IDR Symbol: Rp
Area Dialling Code: Elecrical Plugs: Two pin Euro
0361 (Central Mountains, East Bali,
South Bali, West Bali & Ubud)
0362 (North Bali) and 220V 50Hz
0370 (Lombok)
Country Code: +62 Operator Assisted Calls: 100
Directory Assistance: 108

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