US State Dept Travel Advisory
For the latest travel advisories for this country, please consult the U.S. State Department's website, available through the link below.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html
Passport/Visa Requirements
For the latest passport and visa requirements for this country, please consult the U.S. State Department’s “Learn About Your Destination” search tool, available through the link below.
US Embassy/Consulate
[62] (21) 3435-9000; US Embassy Jakarta, Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan No. 3 – 5, Jakarta 10110, Indonesia; jakartaacs@state.gov; https://id.usembassy.gov/
LGBTQIA+, Women, and Special Needs Travelers
Additional travel considerations can be found on the US State Department's International Travel page:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations.html
Telephone Code
62
Local Emergency Phone
Ambulance: 118; Fire: 113; Police: 110
Vaccinations
For the latest information on required or recommended vaccines, please visit the CDC's website, available through the link below.
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list
Climate
Tropical; hot, humid; more moderate in highlands
Electricity/Voltage/Plug Type(s)
230 V / 50 Hz / plug types(s): C, F
Major Languages
Bahasa Indonesia, English, Dutch, local dialects (Javanese); note: more than 700 languages are used in Indonesia
Time Difference
UTC+7 (12 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Potable Water
Opt for bottled water
International Driving Permit
Suggested
Road Driving Side
Left
Souvenirs
Batik and ikat fabrics; paper, silk, and light wood kites; silver items, woven basketware, bamboo items and wood carved bowls, furniture and antiques
Traditional Cuisine
Nasi Goreng — rice stir-fried with shrimp, shallots, and soy sauce and topped with a fried egg; often accompanied with a grilled sausage
Please visit the following links to find further information about your desired destination.
CDC - To learn what vaccines and health precautions to take while visiting your destination.
US State Dept Travel Information - Overall information about foreign travel for US citizens.
To obtain an international driving permit (IDP). Only two organizations in the US issue IDPs:
American Automobile Association (AAA) and American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA)
How to get help in an emergency?
Contact the nearest US embassy or consulate, or call one of these numbers:
from the US or Canada - 1-888-407-4747 or from Overseas - +1 202-501-4444
Source: CIA World Factbook