Bali

Honorary Consulate of The Republic of Hungary in Denpasar, Bali

 

Some countries have set up consulates in Bali and these are their contact details, the nations capital Jakarta has a number of embassies representing a wide range of nationalities.

Honorary Consulate of the Czech Republic for Bali and NTB

Royal Danish Honorary Consulate in Denpasar, Bali

Finnish Honorary Consulate in Denpasar, Bali

French Consular Agency in Denpasar, Bali

German Consulate General in Denpasar, Bali

Australian Consulate General in Denpasar, Bali

For emergency contact: Call +62 361 241118. Follow the instructions press 4, wait for the information recording to begin and then press 6, this will connect you to the 24 hour Consular Emergency Centre in Canberra.

Japanese Consulate General Branch Office in Denpasar, Bali

Royal Dutch Honorary Consulate in Denpasar, Bali

Royal Norwegian Honorary Consulate in Denpasar, Bali

Royal Swedish Honorary Consulate in Denpasar, Bali

Swiss Honorary Consulate in Denpasar, Bali

Great Britain Honorary Consulate in Denpasar, Bali

 

Bali has six area codes.

0361

All of south bali bukit peninsula, canggu, denpasar, jimbaran, legian, nusa dua, sanur, seminyak, tanah lot plus gianyar, tabanan and ubud)

0362

Lovina, pemuteran and singaraja

0363

Amed, candidasa, karangasem, kintamani, padang bai, tirta gangga

0365

Negara, gilimanuk, medewi beach, west bali national park

0366

Bangli, besakih, kintamani, klungkung, mount agung, nusa ceningan, nusa lembongan, nusa penida

0368

Bedugul

Bali is, in general, a safe destination, and few visitors encounter any real problems.

Bali was the scene of lethal terrorist bombings in 2002 and 2005, with both waves of attacks targeting nightclubs and restaurants popular among foreign visitors. Security is consequently tight at obvious targets, but it is of course impossible to protect oneself fully against terrorism. If it is any reassurance, the Balinese themselves—who depend on tourism for their livelihood—deplored the bombings and the terrorists behind them for the terrible suffering they have caused on this peaceful island. As a visitor, it is important to put the risk in perspective: the sad fact is that Bali's roads are, statistically, far more dangerous than even the deadliest bomb. It may still be prudent to avoid high-profile western hang-outs, especially those without security measures. The paranoid or just security-conscious may wish to head out of the tourist enclaves of South Bali to elsewhere on the island.

Bali is increasingly enforcing Indonesia's harsh penalties against the import, export, trafficking and possession of illegal drugs, including marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine and heroin. Several high profile arrests of foreigners have taken place in Bali since 2004, and a number have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms or very rarely execution. Even the possession of a small amount of drugs for personal use puts you at risk of a trial and prison sentence. Watch out for seemingly harmless street boys looking to sell you drugs marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine, etc.. More often than not, they are working with undercover police and will try to sell you drugs so that they can then get uniformed officers onto you. The police officers will if you are lucky demand a bribe for your release, or, more likely, look for a far larger payday by taking you into custody. Just avoid Bali's drug scene at all costs.

The unfortunate people who are caught and processed will find there is little distinction between personal use and dealing in the eyes of the Indonesian legal system. 'Expedition fees', monies paid to shorten jail or prison time, can easily run to US$20,000 and are often a lot more.

There is a fair chance that you will be offered magic mushrooms, especially if you are young and find yourself in Kuta. Indonesian law is a little unclear in this area but with the whole country in the midst of a drug crackdown since 2004, it is not worth taking the risk.

If you see a red flag planted in the sand, do not swim there, as they are a warning of dangerous rip currents. These currents can pull you out to sea with alarming speed and even the strongest swimmers cannot swim against them. The thing to do is to stay calm and swim sideways along the shore until out of the rip and only then head for the shore. The ocean is not to be trifled with in Bali, and dozens of people, some experienced some not, die by drowning every year.

Petty scams are not uncommon, although they can usually be avoided with a modicum of common sense. If approached on the street by anybody offering a deal on souvenirs, transport, etc., you can rest assured that you will pay more if you follow your new found friend. Guard your bags, especially at transport terminals and ferry terminals. In addition to the risk of them being stolen, self-appointed porters like to grab them without warning and then insist on ridiculous prices for their "services".

Timeshare scams are common in Bali with several high profile, apparently legitimate operators. If you are approached by a very friendly street canvasser asking you to complete a survey and then attend a holiday resort presentation to claim your 'prize' this is inevitably a 'free' holiday which you end up paying for anyway, politely refuse and walk away. You may also be cold-called at your hotel to be told you have 'won a holiday' - the caller may even know your name and nationality thanks to a tip-off from someone who has already seen your data. If you fall for this scam, you will be subjected to a very long, high-pressure sales presentation and if you actually buy the 'holiday club' product, you will certainly regret it. Timeshare is a completely unregulated industry in Indonesia, and you have no recourse.

When leaving Bali, if you have anything glass in your baggage such as duty-free alcohol the security guards may put some pressure on you to have it wrapped to keep it safe, and it can seem like its a requirement rather than a suggestion it is Rp 60,000 a bag. Similarly, when arriving in Bali, some airport officials may offer to take your bags for you and walk you through customs, be generally friendly and helpful, and then demand a tip.

The money changing rule is simple: use only authorised money changers with proper offices and always ask for a receipt. The largest is called PT Central Kuta and they have several outlets. If you are especially nervous, then use a formal bank. You may get a better rate at an authorised money changer though.

Avoid changing money in smaller currency exchange offices located within shops, as they more often than not will try to steal money by using very creative and "magician"-like methods. Often the rate advertised on the street is nowhere near the rate that they will give you in the end. Many times the rate is set higher to lure you in so that they can con you out of a banknote or two, and when this is not possible, they will give you a shoddy rate and state that the difference is due to commission. This even applies to the places which clearly state that there is no commission.

For many, the largest irritant will be the hawkers and peddlers who linger around temples, malls, beaches, and anywhere tourists congregate. It may feel difficult or rude to ignore the constant come-ons to buy souvenirs, food, and assorted junk, but it can be necessary in order to enjoy your holiday in semi-peace.

Last but not least be wary around the monkeys that occupy many temples most notably Uluwatu and Ubud's Monkey Forest. They are experts at stealing possessions like glasses, cameras and even handbags, and have been known to attack people carrying food. Feeding them is just asking for trouble.

Rabies is present in Bali and several deaths arising from rabies infections have been recorded in early 2011. Visitors to the island should avoid contact with dogs, cats, monkeys and other animals that carry the disease. If bitten seek medical attention.

emergency

Ambulance: ☎ 118.

Indonesian Red Cross PMI, free ambulance service. ☎ +62 361 480282.

Police: ☎ 110.

Search & Rescue team: ☎ 115 or 151, +62 361 751111.

Tourist Police: ☎ +62 361 754599 or +62 361 763753

Bali Police HQ: Jl WR Supratman, Denpasar. ☎ +62 361 227711 .

Badung Police HQ: Jl Gunung Sanghyang, Denpasar. ☎ +62 361 424245.

Police stations:Denpasar: Jl Ahmad Yani. ☎ +62 361 225456. Sanur: Jl By Pass Ngurah Rai. ☎ +62 361 288597.Kuta: Jl Raya Tuban. ☎ +62 361 751598.Nusa Dua: Jl By Pass Nusa Dua. ☎ +62 361 772110.

Denpasar: Jl Ahmad Yani. ☎ +62 361 225456.

Sanur: Jl By Pass Ngurah Rai. ☎ +62 361 288597.

Kuta: Jl Raya Tuban. ☎ +62 361 751598.

Nusa Dua: Jl By Pass Nusa Dua. ☎ +62 361 772110.

Hospitals with 24 hours emergency room ER:

RS Umum Sanglah, Jl Kesehatan 1, Denpasar. ☎ +62 361 243307, 227911, 225483, 265064.

RS Umum Badung, Jl Raya Kapal Mengwi, Denpasar. ☎ +62 361 7421880.

RS Umum Dharma Usadha, Jl Jend Sudirman 50, Denpasar. ☎ +62 361 227560, 233786, 233787.

RS Umum Manuaba, Jl HOS Cokroaminoto 28, Denpasar. ☎ +62 361 426393, 226393.

RS Umum Surya Husadha (http://www.suryahusadha.com), Jl Pulau Serangan 1-3, Denpasar. ☎ +62 361 233787.

RS Umum Wangaya, Jl RA Kartini 133, Denpasar. ☎ +62 361 222141.

Selected medical clinics with English language abilities:

South Bali

Bali International Medical Centre BIMC, Jl By Pass Ngurah Rai 100 X, Kuta. (http://bimcbali.com/), ☎ +62 361 761263.

Manuaba, Jl Raya Kuta Nusa Indah Plaza Bl IX, Kuta. ☎ +62 361 754748.

Nusa Dua Medical, Nusa Dua Beach Hotel, Nuas Dua. ☎ +62 361 772118.

Surya Husadha, Jl Danau Buyan 47, Sanur. (http://www.shihbali.com), ☎+62 361 285236. Jl. Kartika Plaza 9-X. ☎ +62 361 752947.

SOS, Jl By Pass Ngurah Rai 505X, Kuta. (http://www.sos-bali.com/), ☎ +62 361 710505.

Central Bali

Ubud Clinic, Jl Raya Ubud 36, Ubud. (http://www.ubud-clinic.com/), ☎ +62 361 974911.

East Bali

Klungkung Hospital, Jl Flamboyan 40-42, Klungkung. ☎ +62 366-21172

North Bali

Prodia Clinic, Jl RA Kartini 12, Singaraja. ☎ +62 362 24516.

West Bali

Kerta Yasa Clinic, Jl Ngurah Rai 143, Negara. ☎ +62 365 41248.

talk

Balinese is linguistically very different from Bahasa Indonesia, although the latter is the lingua franca in Indonesia and is spoken by practically everyone in Bali. In tourist regions, English and some other foreign languages are widely spoken. Balinese is a difficult language, and any visitor who makes an effort to speak a few words will be especially warmly received by the local people.