Last updated: 23 Apr 2012
Visas
Australians should note that certain visa rules apply for entry into Indonesia. Travellers should seek advice from the nearest Indonesian Embassy or Consulate prior to arrival. The visa fee is US$10 for a three-day visit and US$25 for 30 days. This advice should be read in conjunction with General Advice for Australian Travellers, and regional timely bulletins issued by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
The Australian Embassy in Jakarta provides consular advice and embassy bulletins for travellers and those Australians living in Indonesia.
For further information please contact your nearest Indonesian Embassy or Consulate prior to arrival.
Top Business Risks
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
Multinational Enterprises should be aware of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises that provide voluntary principles and standards for responsible business behaviour in a variety of areas, consistent with applicable domestic laws. These Guidelines are endorsed and promoted by the Australian Government. For more information, go to the AusNCP website.
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
The Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is a voluntary mechanism which promotes and supports improved governance in resource-rich countries through the full publication and verification of company payments and government revenues from oil, gas, and mining.
The EITI is supported by governments, industry, and non-government organisations around the world. The Australian Government supports the EITI and encourages Australian companies operating internationally to comply with its recommendations.
APEC Business Travel Card Scheme
Managed by the Department of Immigration, the APEC Business Travel Card Scheme was developed to make travelling within the 21 APEC member countries much simpler and more efficient.
IP Passport fact sheets
These fact sheets outline foreign Intellectual Property (IP) regimes and some of the issues and challenges which may be faced by Australian exporters.
The current fact sheets are available on the IP Australia website.