CLIMATE
Hot and humid tropical climate with annual temperature ranging from 23°C to 32°C with cooler climate on the highlands. Dry season occur between June to September and heavy rainfalls with occasional showers between December to March.

AIRPORT
Soekarno Hatta International airport is located 20 Kms to city area.
Airport Tax : IDR100,000.00
Transport to City and Charges : Taxi IDR100,000.00 (approximate)
Bus IDR10,000.00

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All nationals unless otherwise stated, may enter without visas for maximum of two months tourist visit provided they have valid passports with at least six months remaining validity. Passports issued by Israel and South Africa are not recognised by the Indonesian authorities. Children of holders of a re-entry permit, even if included on parents' passport must hold a separate visa where required. Visas are waived to nationals of the United Kingdom, Argentina, Australia (except journalist), Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea Rep., Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States and Venezuela.

* For detailed and up-to-date information on visa requirement please refer to the local immigration authorities direct or through your travel agent.

CURRENCY
Rupiah (IDR 1) = 100 sen
Notes : 100, 500, 1000, 5000, 10000, 20000, 50000, 100000
Coins : 25, 50, 100, 500, 1000

EXCHANGE RATE
US$1 = please check with your local bank

BUSINESS HOURS
Banks : 0800 to 1500 Monday to Friday
Saturday - Closed
Shops : 1000 to 2100 Monday to Sunday / Public Holiday - Closed

LANGUAGE
Bahasa Indonesia. English is widely understood.

UTILITIES
110/220 volts, 50 Hertz

TRANSPORTATION
International car rental companies, metered taxis and public buses.

POINTS OF INTEREST - the many tourist attractions includes:
- Indonesia in Miniature Park that gives a visitor a glimpse of the diversity of the Indonesian archipelago in a single location.
- Golden Snail Theater - the Imax Theatre which presents Beautiful Indonesia on a gigantic screen.
- Condet - a village in a protected area where the rural life style of Jakarta is preserved.
- Jaya Ancol Dreamland - Jakarta’s largest and most popular recreation park; or a visit to Fanatsy Island – a popular Theme Park; Seaworld – a museum for sea creatures like a large aquarium: or enjoy Ice Skate Sport at Mall Taman Anggrek Shopping Centre.
- The Wayang Museum that has the finest displays of wayang puppets in Indonesia and other parts of Southeast Asia as well, and many others.

WEBSITE : www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/south_eastasia/jakarta