# Indonesia > Citation bundle for Indonesia on The Treatment Registry. > URL: https://thetreatmentregistry.com/countries/indonesia > Bundle URL: https://thetreatmentregistry.com/api/citations/countries/indonesia - ISO code: ID - Currency: Indonesian Rupiah - Language: Indonesian - Timezone: WIB/WITA/WIT (UTC+7 to UTC+9) ## Overview Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania, between the Indian and Pacific oceans. Comprising over 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guinea, Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic state and the 14th-largest country by area, at 1,904,569 square kilometres. Indonesia has significant areas of wilderness that support one of the world's highest levels of biodiversity. It shares land borders with Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste, and Malaysia, as well as maritime borders with seven other countries, including Australia, Singapore, and the Philippines. *Reference text adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.* ## Healthcare system Healthcare in Indonesia is overseen at national level by the Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Health), which publishes patient-rights information on its website. Medical care is delivered in Indonesian, and English is also used in medical settings. The US State Department highly recommends that travellers buy insurance before visiting and check with their provider about medical cover, evacuation assistance and trip cancellation. Indonesia regularly experiences natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions, and these can disrupt transport, infrastructure, sanitation and health services. Travellers who rely on medication should note that some prescription medicines, including those used for ADHD, as well as marijuana, cannabis and CBD products, are illegal in Indonesia, and the customs office does not publish a list of prohibited drugs. The unified emergency number is 112, with a direct ambulance line on 118. The currency is the Indonesian rupiah; amounts above 100,000,000 rupiah may not be taken into or out of the country. ## Practical info US citizens require a visa to enter Indonesia and can apply for a 30-day electronic visa in advance if arriving at airports in Jakarta or Bali. Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the arrival date, must not be damaged or altered, and need two blank pages. Marijuana, cannabis, CBD products and some prescription medications, including those for ADHD, are illegal, and the customs office does not publish a prohibited-drugs list, so travellers carrying medication should take care. The US State Department highly recommends travel insurance covering medical care and evacuation, and notes that earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions can disrupt health services. The UK Foreign Office advises against all travel to areas close to several volcanoes and warns that insurance could be invalidated by travelling against its advice; the State Department advises against all travel to Central Papua and Highland Papua. Medical care is provided in Indonesian, with English also used; the unified emergency number is 112. ## Emergency numbers - **Police / Ambulance / Fire (unified):** 112 - **Police (direct):** 110 - **Ambulance (direct):** 118 - **Fire (direct):** 113 ## Medical malpractice framework Reference page scaffold; editorial sourcing pending. - Patient rights reference: https://www.kemkes.go.id/article/view/14010200005/hak-hak-pasien.html ## FAQs ### Do I need a visa to enter Indonesia? A visa is required for US citizens, who can apply for a 30-day electronic visa in advance if arriving at airports in Jakarta or Bali. Passports must be valid at entry, have at least six months' validity beyond the arrival date, contain two blank pages, and must not be damaged or altered. Travellers must leave Indonesia on the same passport they used to enter; if it is replaced, a special pass from immigration is required before departure. ### Who regulates healthcare in Indonesia? Healthcare is overseen nationally by the Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia (Ministry of Health), which publishes patient-rights information on its official website. Patients wishing to raise a concern about care received in Indonesia can direct it to the ministry as the national health authority. ### Can I bring my regular medication into Indonesia? Travellers should check carefully before carrying medication into Indonesia. Marijuana, cannabis, CBD products and some prescription medications, including those used for ADHD, are illegal, and the Indonesian customs office does not share a list of prohibited drugs. Criminal convictions can result in heavy fines and long jail sentences, and in extreme cases the death penalty may apply. ### What are the emergency numbers in Indonesia? The unified emergency number for police, ambulance and fire is 112. Direct lines also operate: 110 for police, 118 for ambulance and 113 for fire. Natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions can disrupt transport, infrastructure, sanitation and health services, so travellers should monitor local information during their stay. ### Do I need travel or medical insurance for Indonesia? The US State Department highly recommends buying travel insurance before travelling and checking that it covers medical care, evacuation assistance and trip cancellation. The UK Foreign Office also advises appropriate travel insurance covering the itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses, and warns that insurance could be invalidated by travelling against its advice. The State Department separately advises against all travel to the provinces of Central Papua and Highland Papua. ## Sources - [CIA World Factbook — Indonesia](https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/indonesia/) — US Central Intelligence Agency (accessed 2026-07-05)