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Practical info for Indonesia
Emergencies, embassy, entry requirements, money: the essentials before you go, with the official source and the date each piece of information was checked.
Embassy and entry requirements shown for travellers from: United Kingdom.
Emergency numbers
Official sources give different numbers for some services: each number is shown with its source.
- Single emergency numberaccording to Poland's foreign ministry, 02/07/2026112
- Policeaccording to GOV.UK, 18/09/2026 ; according to the French embassy, 25/03/2026 ; according to Portugal's foreign ministry, 08/09/2026110
- Medical emergenciesaccording to the French embassy, 25/03/2026112
- Medical emergenciesaccording to GOV.UK, 18/09/2026118
- Fire brigadeaccording to GOV.UK, 18/09/2026112
- Fire brigadeaccording to the French embassy, 25/03/2026113
- Policein Bali, according to France Diplomatie, 15/09/2026911
Source: France Diplomatie, GOV.UK, French embassy, Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas, Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP · verified on 26/10/2026
Embassy and consulates
- British Embassy JakartaEmbassy
- Address
- Jl Patra Kuningan Raya Blok L5-6, Jakarta, 12950, Indonesia
- Consular emergency line
- To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/indonesia/british-embassy-jakarta
- British Consulate BaliConsulate
- Address
- Jalan Tantular No 32 Renon, Denpasar, Bali, 80234, Indonesia
- Consular emergency line
- To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/indonesia/british-consulate-bali
Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
Entry requirements
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included.
Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 18/09/2026 ›
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Safety and travel advice
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Currency and payments
Currency: Rupiah (IDR).
ECB reference rate on 26/10/2026: €1 = 20,320.32 IDR.
Source: SIX Group (ISO 4217), European Central Bank, EU Publications Office · verified on 26/10/2026
Time difference
Several time zones: +7 h to +9 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026).
The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Source: IANA (time zones) · verified on 26/10/2026
Driving
Traffic drives on the left.
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You cannot drive using your UK driving licence. You can drive using an International Driving Permit (IDP) issued by the UK. UK nationals who live in Indonesia and have a limited stay permit card (KITAS) can apply for an Indonesian national driving licence.”
Source: France Diplomatie, GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Mobile networks
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Telkomsel (Sirocco, Airalo); Axis/Natrindo (Sirocco); Indosat (Sirocco); INDOSAT OOREDOO (Airalo); PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk (Sirocco); PT. Excelcom (Sirocco); XL (Sirocco).
eSIM prices for Indonesia
7 days, 5 GB · prices checked on 26/10/2026
3 brands compared, not an exhaustive listWhy this ranking?
Ranked by price: for each brand, the cheapest plan that covers 7 days and 5 GB.
Not an exhaustive comparison: 3 brands out of the dozens that sell eSIMs. The list of brands compared is in our Methodology.
eSIMeter is published by Mocom SAS, which sells Sirocco: the site is funded by those sales. No other brand pays us.
Frequently asked questions
What are the emergency numbers in Indonesia?
Single emergency number: 112 (according to Poland's foreign ministry, 02/07/2026) ; Police: 110 (according to GOV.UK, 18/09/2026 ; according to the French embassy, 25/03/2026 ; according to Portugal's foreign ministry, 08/09/2026) ; Medical emergencies: 112 (according to the French embassy, 25/03/2026) ; Medical emergencies: 118 (according to GOV.UK, 18/09/2026) ; Fire brigade: 112 (according to GOV.UK, 18/09/2026) ; Fire brigade: 113 (according to the French embassy, 25/03/2026) ; Police: 911 (in Bali, according to France Diplomatie, 15/09/2026). Official sources give different numbers for some services: each number is shown with its source.
How do I contact the embassy or consulate in Indonesia?
British Embassy Jakarta, Jl Patra Kuningan Raya Blok L5-6, Jakarta, 12950, Indonesia ; British Consulate Bali, Jalan Tantular No 32 Renon, Denpasar, Bali, 80234, Indonesia. Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
What are the entry requirements for Indonesia?
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included. Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 18/09/2026.
What is the travel advice for Indonesia?
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
What currency is used in Indonesia?
Currency: Rupiah (IDR). ECB reference rate on 26/10/2026: €1 = 20,320.32 IDR.
What is the time difference in Indonesia?
Several time zones: +7 h to +9 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026). The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
What should I know about driving in Indonesia?
Traffic drives on the left. Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “You cannot drive using your UK driving licence. You can drive using an International Driving Permit (IDP) issued by the UK. UK nationals who live in Indonesia and have a limited stay permit card (KITAS) can apply for an Indonesian national driving licence.”
Which mobile networks operate in Indonesia?
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: Telkomsel (Sirocco, Airalo); Axis/Natrindo (Sirocco); Indosat (Sirocco); INDOSAT OOREDOO (Airalo); PT Smartfren Telecom Tbk (Sirocco); PT. Excelcom (Sirocco); XL (Sirocco).
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