Indonesia is associated with the eastern exotic, which is filled with peculiar customs and traditions . When visiting a country, a tourist does not have to comply with absolutely all the rules, but it is necessary to know about them. The laws of Indonesia practically do not differ from the laws of neighboring countries, but it is worth considering that 80% of the inhabitants profess Islam, and this had a considerable influence on them.
What should a tourist know when visiting Indonesia?
Going on vacation, you need at least a little guidance in the laws of this country. At a minimum - to know those legal acts relating to tourists, so as not to get into an embarrassing situation and not to harm yourself both physically and financially. With the laws of Indonesia, you will already be at the airport :
- Russian citizens make out the visa on arrival, and also fill in the migration card, which must be kept throughout the stay in this country and presented at departure.
- Baggage you show to the inspection yourself. You can import currency without restrictions, and Indonesian rupee - in the amount of not more than 50 thousand, and must declare.
- Import of alcohol is not more than 2 liters, the number of cigarettes should not exceed 200 pieces. The import of weapons, pornography, in addition, the military uniform, books on Chinese medicine and fruits are prohibited.
- It is compulsory to register a professional video or camera with the authorities.
- Terms of stay in the country are limited and specified in the passport, they can not be violated. For extension, you need to contact the diplomatic services.
- It is forbidden to import any kinds of drugs. Although they are quite common in the country, they should not be acquired: for drug-related crimes, very severe penalties (up to the death penalty).
- Under the ban, the export of rare breeds of animals and birds listed in the Red Book and their stuffed animals.
- Accommodation on the territory of Indonesia is possible only in boarding houses and hotels with state licenses. The owners of these institutions must register tourists at the police station without fail.
- Smoking in public places is prohibited, this also applies to offices, airports, schools, hotels, restaurants, public transport and streets. The offender can receive a term of imprisonment of 6 months. or pay a fine of about $ 5,500.
Non-standard rules of conduct
In Indonesia, there are certain rules that all must adhere to without exception, including tourists. Here are the most important of them:
- The head is considered to be a sacred part of the body in Indonesia, because one can never touch a foreign head;
- standing next to a person sitting on the ground is a violation of the inter-human laws of Indonesia;
- the manifestation of violent feelings is condemned: under the ban not only kisses and hugs, but even holding hands is considered indecent and offends others;
- the rule of the right hand - the left one in Indonesia is considered "dirty", so take something, serve and eat food only with a "clean", right hand. If you need to specify something, then press the elbow to the side and use the thumb of the right hand. As for the feet, the feet of the Indonesians are considered sacred;
- appearance is no less important in a Muslim country. For women, the religion and laws of Indonesia do not allow wearing short skirts, open clothes and deep decollete in public. Such clothes are allowed only on the beach . But in a nude, you can not sunbathe. Men without a shirt or shirt to walk around the city, too, is not worth it;
- when visiting the mosque, remove your shoes before entering. A woman can only go in with her head covered and in fully enclosed clothing.
Useful tips for tourists
Going to Indonesia, pay attention to the following points:
- Security . Keep track of your things, especially in crowded places, because a lot of pickpockets.
- Nutrition rules. You can not drink water from the tap because of the risk of catching an E. coli, only from bottles. As for food, do not buy it in the markets or on the streets - it's dangerous. Many Indonesians are happy to eat the fruit of durian, which resembles cream with nuts to taste, but its smell is simply awful - like a mixture of garlic, sewerage and rotten fish, therefore in public places it is forbidden.
- Health. Before traveling to Indonesia, the following vaccinations are recommended: from rabies, against hepatitis A and B, diphtheria, malaria, tetanus and yellow fever. Medical insurance is not provided here, but if necessary, a doctor can be called.
Interesting excerpts from the laws of Indonesia
Every country in the world is unique and unique. This also applies to the laws that are prescribed in it. Here are some unusual and many of us obscure articles from the laws of Indonesia:
- If a stranger looks into your eyes for more than 20 seconds, you are allowed to beat him;
- sex between people who are not married is illegal, and faces imprisonment for up to 5 years;
- the occupation of masturbation and sex in a public place is punished by decapitation;
- in Indonesia, dying on Thursday is prohibited;
- If the teacher has insulted the student's parents, he has every right to burn it;
- eating food, you can not blink.