Indonesia customs allowances and what to declare
You can also complete the All Indonesia arrival card yourself, free of charge, on the official government portal allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id.
Summary of the rules applied by Bea Cukai (Indonesian Customs) for arriving passengers. Always check the official customs site for the latest figures.
| Item | Allowance per adult passenger | If exceeded |
|---|---|---|
| Personal goods (non-commercial) | USD 500 total value | Import duty and taxes on the excess |
| Alcoholic beverages | 1 litre | Excess is confiscated and destroyed |
| Tobacco | 200 cigarettes, or 25 cigars, or 100 g tobacco | Excess is confiscated and destroyed |
| Cash and bearer instruments | Below IDR 100,000,000 (or equivalent) | Must be declared; penalties for non-declaration |
| Mobile phones | Max 2 devices; IMEI registration required to use an Indonesian SIM beyond 90 days | Register at customs on arrival; tax may apply above allowance |
| Animals, plants, fresh food | Requires quarantine declaration and permits | Confiscated; fines possible |
| Drugs, weapons, pornography | Prohibited | Criminal prosecution |
Quick check: do I need to declare?
Nothing to declare based on these answers. Answer “no” to the customs questions on the arrival card.
Indicative only. Customs officers make the final decision.