Useful Information

About the visa

You do not need to do anything before your arrival in Indonesia. When you land, apply for a Visa on Arrival (35 USD) which allows a stay of up to 30 days. To stay 30 more days you need an extension (again 35 USD, requested at least one week before your VoA expires). The extension is done in Mataram, the capital of Lombok, within the week preceding the end of your 30 days; you will be asked to come back a second time for your fingerprints. You need to wear long pants when you go there.

About money

The Indonesian currency is very low: 1 USD is around 15,000 IDR. Be careful to count the money when you pay and when you get change, because it is easy to make mistakes.

ATM

There are a couple of ATMs on the island, but if you need to exchange currency you may prefer to do it on the mainland, because here they could charge you more.

Shops

Gili Meno is a very small island. There are small shops and supermarkets with basic stuff, usually a little more expensive than normal, so if you need something in particular bring it with you from the mainland.

Electricity

As in many South East Asian countries, blackouts can happen for a few minutes or a few hours, especially at night. We cannot do anything about it. Just be patient, light some candles, or go out and enjoy the sea and the stars.