Climate: The weather in much of Indonesia is characterized by abundant rainfall, high temperatures and high humidity. There are two seasons – wet and dry. The east monsoon, from June to September, brings dry weather while the west monsoon, from December to March, brings rain.

Time:  The Indonesian archipelago is spread over three time zones. West Indonesia Standard Time, GMT plus 7 hours, covers Sumatera, Java and west and central Kalimantan; Central Indonesia Standard Time is GMT plus 8 hours for Bali, Sulawesi and Lesser Sunda Islands;  East Indonesia Standard Time is GMT plus 9 hours for Maluku and Irian Jaya.

Currency: Indonesian rupiah

Visa Requirement: Visa-free access is granted to passport holders from several countries and territories in Asia. Many other foreign nationals are granted a 30-day visa on arrival.