1. A visa is required to enter Indonesia. You will need a passport and a couple of photos to make it. You can apply for a visa directly at the airport upon arrival if you visit the country for a maximum of 30 days.
2. It is allowed to import no more than 200 cigarettes and 2 liters of alcoholic beverages to Indonesia without paying duty. It is forbidden to import printed materials in Chinese, as well as medicines produced in this country. It is forbidden to export souvenirs and antiques carved from wood without a corresponding certificate. It is also forbidden to export some rare mammals and birds from Indonesia, as well as their stuffed animals.
3. The country has a tropical climate. There are 2 seasons here. The dry season lasts from April to October. The wet season runs from November to March. It rains often during the wet season. But most of the rains happen at night. The seawater temperature rarely falls below 25°C all year round. The tropical climate makes the tourists be sweating. Therefore, you should stock up on underwear and shirts or blouses, based on the need to change this underwear 2-3 times a day.
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5. Indonesians are very calm and friendly people. But you should not touch their head when communicating with them. This part of the body is considered sacred in Indonesia. Touching the head will certainly be regarded as a very serious insult. You cannot sit cross-legged and point your feet in the direction of the person. The feet are considered to be a bad part of the body in Indonesia. You should wear clothing that covers your knees if you visit mosques and official institutions.
6. It is customary to consider the left hand unclean the Indonesians. So nothing is served or eaten with the left hand. It is customary to eat exclusively with the right hand in Indonesia. Cutlery is served in restaurants and cafes. But the knife is not used during meals. It is considered a symbol of aggression.
8. Smoking is officially prohibited in the capital of Indonesia. Those who like to smoke in public places, restaurants, hotels, or on public transport should know that a 6-month prison sentence or a very large fine is provided for violating the law.
9. Indonesia is a Muslim country. Therefore, the consumption of alcoholic beverages is strongly discouraged here. Tourists can even be arrested for this in regions where the majority of the Muslim population lives.
10. It is better not to eat any street food during your vacation in Indonesia, despite its huge variety. Thus, the risk of infection with infectious diseases will be reduced. It is recommended to eat in all sorts of restaurants and cafes. Products are checked before cooking there. Don't drink tap water for the same reason. It is better to buy bottled water. If you buy fruit on the street you should wash it thoroughly.
11. There is no tipping system in Indonesia. But it is customary to leave a reward of 5-10% of the cost of services provided by the taxi driver, porter or guide.
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13. Indonesia is an island country. Therefore, the aviation mode of transport is very well developed here. It is better to use a taxi or rent a car with a driver to travel directly around the Islands. Car traffic is left-hand and very erratic on the Islands. There are very few signs on the roads.
14. Purchases are paid in cash in Indonesia. Currency exchange is performed at the exchange office, airport, and hotels. You can pay with credit cards in restaurants or large stores. Traveler's cheques are useless in Indonesia. 
