The people are predominantly Muslim, minority religious groups being Christians, Hindus and Buddhists. Immigration Introduced in 1983, the free visa facilities allow citizens from 48 countries to enter Indonesia without having to obtain a visa prior to arrival. The facility also allows the eligible visitors to stay in Indonesia for maximum of two months, to travel and to attend conventions and seminars. Although Indonesia is hot and humid throughout the year, the official wet season runs from October to August and is marked by heavy, short rainstorms after which the air is fresher. Temperatures range from 21 to 33 C in the lowlands.
Higher altitudes enjoy cooler conditions.
Airport Tax and Transport Passengers departing on international and domestic flights have to pay Rp. 50,000 and Rp. 11,000 airport tax respectively. Metered taxis are available only at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta. At other major Indonesian airports, taxis operate on a fixed rate basis.