From: 76702.1202@CompuServe.COM (Charlie Smith)
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Subject: *NEW* TRAVEL INFORMATION -- Indonesia
Date: 16 Nov 1992 17:14:01 -0600
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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Indonesia
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Indonesia - Consular Information Sheet
 November 13, 1992

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 #5, Sanur, Bali, telephone (620 (361) 88478 
or 88978.

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 and onward/return tickets are 
required.  Visas are not required for tourist/business stays of up 
to two months (non-extendable). Special permits are required for 
some areas of Indonesia.  For longer stays and additional 
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.  Recently, there were political 
demonstrations 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.  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:  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 U.S. 
consulate can obtain updated information on travel and security 
within the country.

 No. 92-099

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