Use official entry portals, keep cash, and match each island with the right app
Complete the free All Indonesia arrival declaration through allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id before an international air or sea arrival.
It has been mandatory since 1 October 2025 and is separate from any visa. Use only evisa.imigrasi.go.id for an eligible eVisa or eVOA, and ignore payment links in messages claiming the free arrival form needs a fee. Bali also charges a tourist levy of Rp150,000 as reviewed in August 2026 through lovebali.baliprov.go.id. Gojek and Grab are the most useful everyday apps, but coverage, airport pickup points and card acceptance vary.
Carry rupiah and at least two physical cards because cash and QRIS remain important. Do not assume a QRIS sign means a foreign wallet will work. Motorcycle crashes are a major traveler risk. Use licensed transport, check current volcano and weather advice, and save 110 for police plus local medical contacts because the 112 service is not nationwide.
The leading Indonesian app for GoRide motorcycles, GoCar vehicles and Bluebird taxi dispatch in supported areas.
A widely available alternative for GrabCar, GrabBike and other live vehicle types across Indonesia.
Bluebird's official app for licensed taxis, fixed or metered trips, airport transfers and selected rentals or shuttles.
A lower-cost ride and delivery app with car and motorcycle service in many large and smaller Indonesian cities.
A ride app that lets passengers and drivers agree a fare, with service in dozens of Indonesian cities.
The app containing GoFood, with broad restaurant delivery coverage across supported Indonesian cities.
The app containing GrabFood, with live restaurant coverage in many Indonesian cities and tourism areas.
Indonesia's local Shopee app, which includes ShopeeFood alongside its shopping and payment features.
An optional Indonesian wallet for QRIS, Gojek services and merchant payments after successful identity verification and funding.
The main practical messenger for Indonesian hotels, drivers, guides, tour operators and local businesses.
The best general map for Indonesian businesses, accommodation pins, city transit and road orientation.
A free account-free offline map based on OpenStreetMap for backup navigation when mobile coverage is weak.
The official Transjakarta app for bus routes, nearby stops, live arrivals, vehicle positions and crowd information.
Jakarta MRT's official app for schedules, station information and eligible in-app ticket payment.
KAI Commuter's official app for Commuter Line schedules, live train positions, fares and selected QR or airport tickets.
Indonesia's free official arrival declaration for immigration, customs, health and quarantine at international air and sea entry.
The official immigration portal for checking eligibility and applying for an Indonesian eVisa or electronic visa on arrival.
A major Indonesian marketplace for hotels, domestic flights, trains, buses, transfers and activities.
Bali Province's official service for paying the foreign tourist levy and receiving its QR voucher.
A large Indonesian booking app for hotels, flights, trains, transfers, attractions and events.
An international marketplace with Indonesian activities, attraction tickets, transfers and selected transport products.
The most practical Indonesian translation tool for downloaded text, camera and basic conversation support.
KAI's official app for intercity and local trains plus selected commuter, airport, LRT and high-speed rail services.
A major Indonesian booking app for domestic flights, trains, buses, shuttles, hotels and selected local transport.
An Indonesian alternative for flights, KAI and Whoosh trains, buses, ferries, airport transfers, hotels and attractions.
The official app for Jakarta and Bandung high-speed rail ticket search, booking, changes and refunds.
ASDP's official booking service for passenger and vehicle tickets on covered Indonesian ferry crossings.
The official app for schedules, reservations, check-in and tickets on PELNI's long-distance passenger ship network.
Indonesia's official app for weather, earthquakes, maritime conditions, air quality and early warnings.
Reliable mobile internet at better prices than most travel eSIMs, with polished iOS and Android apps and support for making and receiving phone calls.
One of the biggest travel eSIM brands, with a very large destination catalog.
Known for unlimited-data plans in many destinations, at a higher price per gigabyte.
Check the phone’s IMEI or device-registration rules before using a local SIM, especially on a longer stay.
Best choice for broad coverage, including rural areas.
Strong in major cities, with weaker rural coverage.
A solid alternative; compare current prepaid offers before buying.
Strong in major cities, with weaker rural coverage.
The essential apps for Indonesia are Gojek, Grab, WhatsApp, Google Maps, All Indonesia.
We've curated 31 apps across 12 categories for traveling in Indonesia, including 14 essential apps.
Gojek is the top-rated ride hailing app in Indonesia. The leading Indonesian app for GoRide motorcycles, GoCar vehicles and Bluebird taxi dispatch in supported areas.
Use local ride apps, official entry portals, and current border advice
Compare rides by city, keep Lao kip, and expect the official railway app to be fallible
Check official warnings, plan every route, and keep cash and offline backups
Use Grab widely, treat Touch 'n Go card and eWallet as separate tools, and verify every terminal
Register eTravel, keep pesos, and download maps before moving between islands
Fast, English-friendly travel where cards work widely, but local QR still needs care
