ENTRY REQUIREMENTS & TRAVEL ADVISORIES

For U.S. and Canadian residents:

Visit the U.S. Department of State at travel.state.gov or the Government of Canada at travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories for up-to-date information and travel advisories.

All requirements are subject to change.

Entry Requirements: All travelers to Indonesia must meet the following requirements:

YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION & MALARIA PREVENTION: A yellow fever vaccination is only required to enter Indonesia if you are arriving from, or have transited through, a yellow fever-endemic area in South America or Africa. The CDC and WHO each provide a current list of all affected countries. If vaccination for yellow fever is necessary, you must carry an International Certificate of Vaccination provided by your physician; you may be denied entry without it. If your physician advises against receiving the vaccination because of your personal medical history, he or she can provide you with the necessary documentation for the country/countries you are visiting. You may be traveling to an area of malaria transmission. We strongly advise that you speak with your doctor or travel clinic regarding your itinerary, individual risk assessment, and options for mosquito bite prevention and antimalarial drugs. We recommend filling any prescriptions before you depart.

Use deet-free bug repellent to minimize dengue risk. Most local marts sell them and they are inexpensive and usually contain safe ingredients and essential oils.

CASH & CARDS

Debit and major credit cards are widely accepted for goods and services, as well as tap to pay. Cash transactions can generally be made in either Indonesian Rupees or some take U.S. dollars if it is exact. USD should be recently issued bills in smaller denominations in order to be exchanged for IDR. Access to ATM machines is widespread in cities and towns but may be limited in rural areas and may charge fees.

SERVICE TIPPING/GRATUITY GUIDELINES

While decisions regarding tipping rest entirely with you, we suggest the following gratuities (noted in U.S. dollars):

Dive Site Guides $10 per person, per day (2-3 hours/ day)

Tour or Cab Drivers $15 per person, per day (full day)

Airport Transfer Drivers $5 per person, per transfer

Hotel Porters $1 per bag

Housekeepers $2 per person, per night

Included Meals, Included Restaurants, or Room Service 10-15% unless already added

Laundry service is available at most guest houses, hotels and villas. Dry cleaning is available in larger cities. Check costs and return times before using these services.

PACKING LIST

Please use the provided ASCENSION luggage tags, even if your bags already have ID tags. This makes it easier for our staff to collect and manage your luggage for you during transport.

Clothing:

Choose versatile, casual clothing that can be layered if the weather (or level of air-conditioning) requires it. Smart casual attire is appropriate for evenings. Formal clothing is not necessary but beautiful restaurants are abundant for those who wish to dress up. Temples, mosques, and other religious sites require conservative dress. Both sexes should cover their arms, legs, and shoulders (women should pack a scarf for this purpose.) Wear or carry a pair of socks when sightseeing, since shoes must be removed when visiting certain religious sites.

□ Casual slacks

□ Walking shorts

□ Polo shirts, casual short-sleeve shirts or blouses

□ Long/ short sleeved shirt, blouse, or thin pashmina to cover shoulders at sacred sites, sarong

□ Long comfortable skirts for women

□ Lightweight rain jacket

□ Comfortable walking shoes with traction

□ Brimmed hat for sun protection

□ Sleepwear

□ Personal garments

□ Socks

□ Swimwear/cover-up

□ Snorkel/Scuba gear that you don’t wish to rent on location

Other Recommended Items:

□ Face masks (for scooter rides) and hand sanitizer

□ Sunblock

□ Sunglasses

□ Toiletries and Simple first-aid kit

□ Prescriptions and medications (in their original bottles and/or packaging)

□ Extra eyeglasses/contact lenses

□ Smartphone

□ Charging cables for electronics

□ Global travel adapter (They use European outlets in Indonesia)

Optional Items:

□ Small LED flashlight, batteries

□ Small daypack or belted pack

Terms and Conditions
It is the guest's sole responsibility to obtain and have available when necessary the appropriate valid travel documents. All guests are advised to check with the appropriate government authority to determine the necessary documents. A valid passport is required for U.S. citizens traveling to all international destinations. Passports must be valid for six (6) months after the return of your journey and should also have sufficient blank visa pages for entry and exit stamps. Many destinations also require a visa for U.S. citizens; this will be indicated in your Pre-Travel Documentation. Non-U.S. citizens should contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining to their journey. You may be refused boarding or disembarked from a plane, vessel or train without liability for refund, payment, compensation, or credit of any kind if you do not have proper documentation, and you will be subject to any fine or other costs incurred by Ascension Scuba which result from improper documentation or noncompliance with applicable regulations.