Indonesia Travel Safety Guide
What are the emergency numbers in Indonesia?
Indonesia emergency numbers: 110 (Police), 119 (Ambulance), 113 (Fire Department).
Is Indonesia safe for travelers?
Petty theft and tourist scams are common in busy areas. Sexual assault reports including in Bali and Lombok mean solo nightlife and isolated transport choices deserve extra caution.
Tap water is not a good default for visitors.
Methanol poisoning has happened in tourist areas from counterfeit alcohol.
What health risks should travelers know about in Indonesia?
Mosquito-borne diseases including dengue and malaria are relevant depending on island and region.
Volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis are real hazards and can disrupt travel with little warning.
Heat, sun, and dehydration are easy to underestimate in beach destinations.
What laws should tourists know about in Indonesia?
Drug laws are extremely harsh, with severe prison sentences and possible death penalty cases.
Local morality and public behavior expectations can vary sharply by region. Aceh is much stricter than Bali.
Keep your passport secure but accessible. Do not hand it over casually for rentals.
How is transportation in Indonesia?
Grab and Gojek are the normal trusted ride apps in many major destinations.
Traffic can be chaotic, especially for pedestrians and motorbike-heavy streets. Do not assume crossings are strongly protected.
Ferries, scooters, and small boats add risk compared with more urban destinations, especially in bad weather or if operators cut corners on safety.
What should travelers know about money in Indonesia?
Currency is Indonesian rupiah (IDR). Cash is still very useful outside bigger urban and tourist setups.
Use app-booked rides or metered taxis where possible. Taxi scams, airport transfer scams, card skimming, and bad-rate exchange tricks are recurring tourist problems.
Tipping is not mandatory, but small tips are appreciated in tourism settings.
What practical info do travelers need for Indonesia?
Plug types are C and F. Voltage is 230V.
Google Maps, Grab, and Gojek are the most useful mainstream app defaults for many visitors.
Bali is not a good template for the whole country. Indonesia is huge and local rules, transport quality, and risk levels vary a lot by island.
City Specific Info
Bali
Nightlife scams, bad scooter decisions, counterfeit alcohol, and villa-area transport problems are more common here than many first-time visitors expect.
Jakarta
Traffic is a major practical problem. Build in far more travel time than the map suggests.
Which embassies are in Indonesia?
Mostly in Jakarta, Surabaya, Denpasar.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the emergency number in Indonesia?
In Indonesia, you can reach police at 110, ambulance at 119, fire services at 113. These numbers work from any phone, including mobile phones without a local SIM card.
Is Indonesia safe for tourists?
Petty theft and tourist scams are common in busy areas. Sexual assault reports including in Bali and Lombok mean solo nightlife and isolated transport choices deserve extra caution.
What currency is used in Indonesia?
Currency is Indonesian rupiah (IDR). Cash is still very useful outside bigger urban and tourist setups.
What health precautions should I take in Indonesia?
Mosquito-borne diseases including dengue and malaria are relevant depending on island and region.
What laws should tourists know about in Indonesia?
Drug laws are extremely harsh, with severe prison sentences and possible death penalty cases.
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