In the previous post, we covered the essentials for entering Bali. Now, let’s dive into some more detailed and smooth entry information for Indonesia 🇲🇨, including ATM cash withdrawal, visa, and customs declaration.
✅ **Visa Information**
– **Visa on Arrival**: Supports multiple currencies, such as 35 USD, 300 RMB, or Indonesian Rupiah. It’s a breeze to find; just head down the elevator, and you’ll see the Visa On Arrival counter.
– **E-Visa**: Available for 299 RMB, offering a convenient and streamlined process.
✅ **Customs Declaration**
Refer to the Chinese explanation in the picture and follow these steps:
– You need to scan the QR code before leaving the airport. Prepare 24 hours in advance to stay ahead of the game.
– Queue at the foreigner channel and wait for the entry interview and fingerprint collection.
🙌🏻 **Interview Questions Insight** (Surabaya Airport customs ask very simple questions, so even if your English isn’t perfect, there’s no need to worry!)
– **Officer**: Where are you planning to go in Indonesia?
– **Me**: Bromo volcano, Sewu waterfall, and Bali.
– **Officer**: How long will you stay in Indonesia?
– **Me**: A week. (And show the return ticket)
– **Officer**: Who are you traveling with?
– **Me**: With another friend of mine.
Some travelers have mentioned that customs officers might privately collect tips, but from my observation, Surabaya Airport is quite professional, and I didn’t encounter any such issues 🤗
✅ **Cash Withdrawal**
ATMs are conveniently located right outside the main gate of Surabaya Airport. The only downside is that the denominations are small, making the stack of money thick and cumbersome. You may need to withdraw multiple times, with each transaction being around 598,000 IDR and a fee of about 18 RMB.
– **Steps**:
1. Insert your card
2. Enter your password
3. Select “Enter”
4. Choose “English”
5. Select the withdrawal amount (usually choose “Other Amount” for customization)
6. Select “Savings” (savings account)
7. Confirm if you need a receipt
✅ **Smooth Entry Process**
After obtaining your visa, collect your checked luggage at the baggage carousel. Then, scan the QR code in the airport hall to fill out the entry declaration form. Once completed, you will receive a QR code to present to the staff, and you can proceed through customs smoothly.
– The declaration form generally includes:
– Passport-related personal information 🪪
– Your address in Indonesia 🏠
– Arrival time/airport/flight number 🛫
– Information related to carry-on luggage/checked luggage 🧳
– List of declared items (for travel, just check “No” on this page)
🛜 The airport offers free Wi-Fi, so even if you haven’t prepared a local SIM card, you can still easily fill out the form on-site!
🎉 Finally, I wish everyone a smooth entry into Indonesia ^_^ and a fantastic trip!
✈️ For more Indonesia travel inquiries, airport pick-up and drop-off, or customized itineraries, feel free to contact me in advance to book tours for Surabaya’s volcanoes and waterfalls.
