FAQs

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Do I need a visa to enter Indonesia?

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Americans, Brits, and Canadians do not need a visa to enter Indonesia if their stay is less than 30 days. Please be mindful of the time limit as Indonesia is not friendly to anyone who overstays the limit. As a polite reminder, you do need a valid passport with at least two blank pages and validity extending at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.

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What will the weather be like?

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Temperatures in the late afternoon should hit 27 or 28 degrees Celsius (80 to 83 degrees Fahrenheit). It can get as cool as 22 degrees Celsius (72 degrees Fahrenheit) after the sun goes down. The humidity is around 75%.

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How do I get around Bali?

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Metered taxis are common in south Bali and Denpasar (but not Ubud). They are essential for getting around and you can usually flag one down in busy areas, although we recommend asking a hotel or restaurant employee to call you a taxi. The best taxi company by far is Blue Bird Taxi, which uses blue vehicles with a light on the roof bearing a stylised bluebird. Drivers often speak reasonable English and use the meter at all times. Many expats will use no other firm. Blue Bird has a slick app that summons a taxi to your location just like Uber. Watch out for fakes – there are many. Look for 'Blue Bird' over the windscreen and the phone number. Taxis are fairly cheap: Kuta to Seminyak can be Rp. 80,000. Avoid any taxis where the driver won't use a meter, even after dark when they claim that only fixed fares apply. Other taxi scams include lack of change, "broken" meter, fare-raising detours and offers for tours, massages, etc.

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What sort of cash do I need?

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The currency of Indonesia is the rupiah, which trades at approximately 14,000 to the US dollar. Often times prices will be quoted in thousands of rupiah (for example, something on a menu listed as 20 would cost Rp 20,000). Nice restaurants, day clubs, and hotels will accept credit cards, but taxis and anything "off the beaten path" likely will not. If you intend to spend time on your own in Bali, we suggest bringing at least Rp 2,000,000.

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Will the wedding be outdoors?

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The wedding ceremony will be inside an air-conditioned chapel. The reception will take place outside, partly on a patio and partly on the beach. Even in cocktail attire, it should only be quite hot during the beginning of the reception. Once the sun sets around 6:30 pm, beachside locations in Bali cool down quite quickly.

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What happens after the ceremony?

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After the ceremony, guests will be invited to take the funicular down from the chapel location to the beachside party. Guests are encouraged to spend some time socializing in the chapel and meandering down slowly as the funicular only holds 8 people at a time.

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Whta kind of food will be served at the reception?

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The food will be a mixture of Western and Indonesian so that there is something edible for everyone. The starters will be served at your table, while the main course will be buffet style. Dessert will then be served at your table.

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What do I do in an emergency?

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Handy information regarding medical services has been compiled by the Australia government and can be found here: https://bali.indonesia.embassy.gov.au/blli/medical.html We recommend that prior to your trip, all American travelers enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, which can be accessed at https://step.state.gov All travelers should also ensure that they either have travel insurance that includes medical care or that their health insurance covers them overseas. If you are American and require consular assistance: U.S. Consular Agency Telephone: +62 361 233 605 or +62 361 246 859 After Hours Emergencies: +62 21 5083 1000, select 0 to speak with the operator If you are Canadian and require consular assistance: Australian Consulate General in Denpasar, Bali (this can be used by Canadians) Telephone: +62 361 241 118 If you are British and require consular assistance: British Consulate Bali Telephone: +62 21 2356 5200

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How do I dial a phone number in Indonesia?

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While Indonesia's country code is 62, meaning that all calls from overseas would be dialed +62 xxx xxxx xxxx, when on an Indonesian network the +62 is replaced by a 0, so the same number would be 0xxx xxxx xxxx. Note all mobile numbers start with an 8, so you can be sure when see +628 or 08 at the start of a number that it is mobile number.

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What language do people speak in Indonesia?

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The lingua franca of Indonesia is Indonesian, which is called bahasa Indonesia (literally, "language of Indonesia") in Indonesian. Most people in Indonesia speak Indonesian, although not everyone. That said, it is unlikely that you will encounter someone in Bali who does not speak Indonesian. Many people have the ability to speak some bahasa Inggris ("language of England"), although your mileage will vary. Many taxi drivers in Bali will not speak English. We recommend you download the Google translate app and download the Indonesian language so that you can have offline translation abilities if needed. Other major languages of Indonesia include Javanese and Sundanese, but you aren't likely to hear much of them in Bali. The local language in Bali is Balinese, and it, along with Javanese, Sundanese, Indonesian, and dozens of other languages create the linguistic mosaic that is Indonesia!

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Can you teach me some Indonesian?

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Here are some basic phrases in Indonesian to get you started: Halo = Hello Apa kebar? = How are you? Saya baik = I am well Pak = Sir Ibu = Ma'am Terima kasih = Thank you And if you're really feeling confident: Saya bisa bicara bahasa Indonesia = I can speak Indonesian

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Wait, I am Indonesian. Teach me something else!

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Many Americans, especially those from the Coasts and the South, have at least a passing knowledge of Spanish, if they aren't fluent. In fact, several American states were former Spanish colonies, not British colonies. Here are some phrases in Spanish to get you started: Hola = Hello Como estas? = How are you? Estoy bien = I am well Gracias = Thank you And if you're feeling really confident: Las Malvinas son argentinas = The Falklands are Argentinian

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What is the situation with COVID-19?

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We will update this closer to the wedding date. We require all guests to be fully vaccinated including boosters.