CLIMATE
Hot and dry from April to October. Wet Monsoon occurs from November to April and temperature range at 23°C to 32°C.

CLOTHING
Visitors are recommended to dress casually, use light clothes, as the weather is warm almost throughout the year.

AIRPORT
Juanda International Airport is located 17 Kms to town area.
Airport Tax : International IDR75,000.00
Domestic IDR15,000.00
Transport to City and Charges : Taxis IDR40,000.00 (approximate)

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 1600 Monday to Friday / Closed on Saturday
Shops : 0900 to 2100 Monday to Saturday

LANGUAGE
Bahasa Indonesia. English is widely understood.

UTILITIES
110/220 volts, 50 Hertz

TRANSPORTATION
Chauffeur-driven and self-drive rental cars are available. Established taxi services and car rental companies offer fixed rates for hourly use or specific intercity routes.

POINTS OF INTEREST - the provincial capital of East Java, Surabaya (“Sura”-shark and “baya”-crocodile) is second in size, population and commerce to Jakarta. Among the things you can do are:
* see the Heroes’ Monument or visit its Zoo and Kayoon Park or the Kenjeran Beach Recreational Park. Otherwise you can experience its splendid shopping complexes - the Tunjungan Plaza, Surabaya Plaza, Galaxy Mall, Jembatan Merah, Pasar Atum or Pasar Turi.
* cross the Madura Strait, half an hour by ferry from Surabaya, to the island of Madura famous for its unique bull races.
* also as a gateway to many places of attraction such as the famous Mt. Bromo to experience the sun-rise, Malang, Tretes and many others.