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Visitor Agreement and Child Protection Code of Conduct

Please review Room to Read's Visitor Agreement and Child Protection Code of Conduct. This waiver must be signed prior to the visit by each participant and will be sent to you from our team via DocuSign.

Visa and Entry Requirements

In order to enter Indonesia, you will need a valid passport with at least one blank page and six months validity remaining. It is likely that you will need to purchase a visa-on-arrival which costs around USD 35. If you are travelling from select ASEAN countries, you will not be required to purchase a visa.

Please note that if your country is not on the visa-on-arrival list, you will need to apply for a B211A Visit Visa in advance.

Check what applies to you here.

Travellers aged 18 or above are required to show proof of vaccination (2 or more doses) on arrival. See the full COVID-19 entry requirements here.

Medical Recommendations and COVID-19 Information

All trip participants should visit their doctor at least 4-6 weeks in advance of their departure date to discuss recommendations and immunization prior to travelling.

For more information on immunizations either recommended or needed for travel to Indonesia, please visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s website.

Visiting the Room to Read Office or Partner Community

By entering the Room to Read office and/or visiting a partner community, you understand the following requirements and recommendations:

It is our strong recommendation that you are up-to-date on COVID-19 boosters.
You are responsible for monitoring for COVID-19 symptoms before visiting our work. We ask that you postpone your visit if you are sick/unwell.
If you develop symptoms or test positive within 48 hours following your Room to Read visit, please notify your Room to Read contact so that we can inform those in the office or community as relevant. Your identity will be kept confidential by Room to Read to the maximum extent possible.

Travel Insurance

Room to Read strongly recommends that participants purchase travel insurance, or ensure that their regular insurance plans cover travel-related illnesses and injuries. All participants will be requested to provide insurance information prior to travel.

There are several companies that offer travel insurance. Below, we have listed two that you can contact directly. You can also call your insurance agency to see what is already included in your plan.

Travel Struck

For custom insurance packages our travel partner, Travel Struck (formally known as Courtney Regan Travel), can work with you to ensure that all areas important to you such as trip cancellation/interruption, baggage delays and medical expenses are covered. Click HERE to learn more!

International SOS

This company offers membership to a complete network of travel assistance including travel advice, medical assistance overseas, and a global ‘911’ service including emergency medical evacuation. Sign up at least one day in advance of your trip. International SOS Membership is generally around US$85 for an individual traveller. Click HERE to learn more!

Information on Indonesia

Below are some external resources that may help you learn more about Indonesia, traveling within the country, and the culture and customs:

Lonely Planet: A detailed and reliable guide for travelling to Indonesia and what to expect
Wonderful Indonesia: Indonesia Tourism Board's official website
Travel Savvy: A wealth of information on Indonesia's customs, food, things to do and how to get around