Indonesia - Consular Information Sheet
July 9, 1993

Country Description:  Indonesia is an independent republic consisting of 
more than 13,500 islands spread over 3000 miles.  Its economy is developing 
and tourist services are plentiful in the major tourist sites.

Entry Requirements:  Passports valid for a minimum of six months at time of 
admission and onward return tickets are required.  Visas are not required 
for tourist/business stays of up to two months (nonextendable). Special 
permits are required for some areas of Indonesia.  For longer stays and more 
current information, the traveler may contact the Embassy of the Republic of 
Indonesia, 2020 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036, telephone 
(202) 775-5200.

Areas of Instability:  Periodically, limited civil unrest resulting in 
violence has occurred in the province of Aceh, located in the far northern 
tip of Sumatra and in the Province of East Timor, located 300 miles north of 
Australia. In the Province of Irian Jaya, certain regions require special 
permits to visit.  Permits can be obtained from police authorities in 
Indonesia.

Medical Facilities:  The general level of sanitation and health is below 
U.S. expectations.  Adequate routine medical care is available in all major 
cities. Emergency services are generally inadequate outside of major cities. 
 U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States.  
Supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved 
useful.  The international travelers hotline at the Centers for Disease 
Control can be reached at (404) 332-4559 for additional useful health 
information.

Information on Crime:  The crime rate in Jakarta is moderate.  Minor crimes 
such as pickpocketing and thefts occur in popular tourist sites throughout 
the country.  Lost or stolen passports should be reported to the local 
police and the U.S. Embassy or nearest consulate.  Useful information on 
guarding valuables and protecting personal security while traveling abroad 
is provided in the Department of State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad."  It 
is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing 
Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Drug Penalties:  Travelers are subject to the laws and legal practices of 
the country in which they travel.  Penalties for possession, use, or 
trafficking in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect 
jail sentences and fines.

Registration:  Americans who register at the U.S. Embassy or a consulate may 
obtain updated information on travel and security within the country.

Embassy Location:  The U.S. Embassy is located in Jakarta at Medan Merdeka 
Selatan 5.  The mailing address is Box 1, APO 96520, telephone (62-21) 360-
360.  U.S. consulates general are in Medan at Jalan Immam Bonjol 13; APO AP 
96520; telephone (62-61) 322200 and in Surabaya at Jalan Raya Dr. Sutomo 33; 
AMCONGEN, Box 18131, APO AP 96520; telephone (62-31)582-287/8.  There is a 
Consular Agent in Bali at Jalan Segara Ayu No. 5, Sanur  Bali, telephone 
(620-361) 88478 or 88978.

No. 93-175

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated November 13, 1992 to 
include information on reporting the loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport.