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1.
CLIMATE
There
are many local differences in climate within the country
mainly due to the islands exposure to two seasonal wind
systems.
Dry
Season: April to November
Rainy
Season: December to march
The
average temperature on Bali ranges from 21º
to 33º Celsius.
2.
CURRENCY
 The
unit of currency is the Indonesian RUPIAH ( IDR). To
check the currency please click here Currency
Converter
3.
SHOPPING
 Indonesian
batiks are world famous. Gold and silverware are reasonably
priced. Woodcarvings and handicrafts also make attractive
gifts. Indonesia is well known for good buys in clothing,
leather products, electronics, etc. Bargaining is customary
in small shops and markets, the art of which is to start
at the half of the asking price and slowly increase
your offer until a compromise is reached. Remember,
it helps to smile while bargaining.
4.
AIRPORT TAX
IDR
100,000 per outgoing passenger on international
flights.
IDR
25,000 per outgoing passenger on domestic flights.
5. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
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January 1
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New
Year Day
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February 1-3
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Chinese
New Year
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February 13
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Idul
Ada (Feast of the Sacrifice)
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March 06
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Muharram,
Islamic New Year
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April 02
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Nyepi,
the Balinese day of Silence
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April 18
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Good
Friday
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April 20
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Easter
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May 15
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Maulud
Nabi, the birth of Muhammad
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May 16
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Waisak
Day, the birth of Buddha
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May 29
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Ascension
Day
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August 17
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Indonesia
Independence Day
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September 24
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Ascension
of the Prophet
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November 25 - 27
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Idul
Fitri (the end of Ramadhan)
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December 25
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Christmas
Day
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6.
PASSPORT & VISAS
 Visitors
travelling to Indonesia must be in possession of a passport
valid for at least six months from the date of arrival
and an airticket with a confirmed onward passage. 60
Day visas will be issued upon arrival for travelers
from the following countries; Argentina, Australia,
Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Denmark,
Egypt, Finland, France, Greece, Germany, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Korea, Liechtenstein,
Luxembourg, Maldives, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Morocco,
Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines,
Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom
(Great Britain), United States of America, United Arab
Emirates, Venezuela and Yugoslavia. Citizens from other
countries have to apply for visa at an Indonesian Embassy
first.
7.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
 No
actual vaccinations are presently required but in certain
areas it is recommended to protect oneself by taking
anti-malaria tablets
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