Indonesian Customs

Pork and alcohol are prohibited in Indonesia. Indonesians like to eat spicy and fried food, flavored with a variety of spices. The people eat with their right hand and use knives and forks at banquets.

II. Clothing

The Indonesian national costume, Batik, is made of traditional batik cloth and is known as the "national dress". For formal occasions, men wear long-sleeved batik shirts and dark pants. Women usually wear a bardi or a suit made of other fabrics.

Three, etiquette

In public **** occasions, the promotion of women first. Men usually do not take the initiative to shake hands when they meet a woman, but if the other party extends his hand, he can shake it lightly. The left hand is considered unclean and is not used to accept gifts or hand over items. Indonesians regard a stranger touching their head as rude and impolite behavior.

Expanded Information

Notice for Entering Indonesia:

Foreign tourists are required to fill out a customs declaration form to declare what they are carrying when they enter the country, and except for diplomats, tourists must pass through the X-ray machine at customs for both their carry-on and checked baggage. According to Indonesian Customs and Quarantine regulations, foreign tourists are entitled to carry duty-free personal effects with a total value not exceeding US$500 per person, 200 cigarettes or 25 cigars or 100 grams of tobacco and 1 liter of alcoholic beverages per adult.

The entry into the country with more than Rp 100 million in cash, flora and fauna and their products, films, videotapes, records, etc. need to be declared. If caught undeclared it will be considered a violation and the person concerned will be fined or the items confiscated in accordance with the law. Drugs, firearms, sharp instruments, bullets, explosives, pornographic books and magazines are not allowed to be brought into the country.

Chinese Consular Service - Practical Information on Indonesia

Chinese Consular Service - Residence in Indonesia