Money & duty free for Indonesia
Exchange rates:
RupiahC$1 = Rp10014.01
€1 = Rp14015
£1 = Rp16659
US$1 = Rp13433
Currency & Money
Rupiah (IDR; symbol Rp). Banknotes are in denominations of Rp100,000, 50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000, and 1,000. Coins are in denominations of Rp1,000, 500, 200, 100, and 50, though smaller coins (Rp100 and Rp50) are rarely seen in daily transactions.
Credit cards are widely accepted in Indonesia, especially in major cities, tourist destinations, hotels, restaurants, and larger shops. Visa and Mastercard are the most commonly accepted. However, outside urban centres and in smaller establishments, cash is generally required.
ATMs are widely available across Indonesia, particularly in urban centres and tourist areas. Most ATMs accept international cards with Visa (Plus), Mastercard (Cirrus), and Maestro logos. Beware that withdrawal limits and fees can vary.
There are no restrictions on the amount of foreign currency you can bring into Indonesia, but amounts equivalent to or exceeding Rp100 million (or its foreign currency equivalent) must be declared upon arrival.
Exporting rupiah is restricted.
Currency exchange is available at banks, authorised money changers, and some hotels. US dollars are the easiest foreign currency to exchange, followed by euros, Australian dollars, and Singapore dollars. It is advisable to exchange money at reputable locations and check for clean, undamaged banknotes, as worn or torn notes may be rejected.
Indonesia duty free
The following goods may be imported into Indonesia by travellers aged 18 and over without incurring customs duty:
• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100g of tobacco.
• 1L of alcoholic beverages.
• A reasonable amount of perfume for personal use.
• Personal belongings up to US$250 per person or US$1,000 per family.
Before entering Indonesia, travellers are required to complete an electronic customs declaration (e-CD). This can be done online up to two days prior to arrival, or upon landing by scanning a QR code at the airport. Once submitted, a QR code will be generated—this should be saved or printed and presented to customs officers during inspection.
Travellers bringing items such as mobile phones, laptops, video cameras, radios, binoculars, and sports equipment must declare them upon entry and re-export them upon departure. Any device with an International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number—such as mobile phones or other SIM-enabled devices—must be registered either on arrival or within 60 days of entering the country. Registration is limited to two devices per person. Devices valued under USD $500 are generally exempt from import duties; items exceeding this value may be subject to tax on the amount above the exemption limit.
Prohibited and restricted goods include illegal drugs and narcotics, weapons, explosives, pornographic materials, counterfeit goods, used consumer goods, hazardous materials, items of cultural or historical significance, certain plants, seeds, animal products, and Chinese herbal medicines.
This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the official customs website or contact the embassy or consulate near you for the most up-to-date information.
Banned exports include endangered wildlife species or products derived from them, as well as cultural heritage items such as artifacts and antiques.
This list is not exhaustive. Travellers should consult the official customs website or contact the embassy or consulate near you for the most up-to-date information.
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