Practical Information in Tanjung Pinang

Visiting unfamiliar places like Tanjung Pinang is a great adventure; however, you will need a few Tanjung Pinang practical information tips to make your journey safe and worth while.

Climate, Geography and Time Zone

Tanjung Pinang is situated on the southern part of Bintan Island, Indonesia. Tanjung Pinang has a tropical climate, and its rainy season is from October to March. From April to September it is normally dry.

Tanjung Pinang falls in the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) +7 time zone. Thus, it is 13 hours ahead of the Eastern Standard Time (EST) time zone.

Visa and Passport

If you are visiting Tanjung Pinang, your passport will need at least 6 months validity after your arrival. You will also be required to have a return ticket and a tourist visa. The Indonesian government issues visas on arrival, so you will be given a visa when you arrive in Indonesia.

Customs

You are not allowed to carry any deadly weapons, prohibited drugs or pornographic materials into Indonesia and this applies to all cities in Indonesia. You are required to declare all expensive and valuable possessions and register the same at the customs. There are no limitations on exporting and importing foreign currencies. However, you are not allowed to import or export more than Rp. 5,000,000, crocodile skin, ivory or tortoise shells. You are permitted to carry the following duty free products in limited quantities: 50 cigars, 100gms of tobacco, 200 cigarettes, 1 liter of alcohol (if you are above 18 years old) and a reasonable quantity of perfume.

People and Language

Most people residing in Tanjung Pinang are Muslims so it will be helpful if you learn or understand several ideas about their religion and culture. The official language is Bahasa Indonesia although there are few who can speak English. It will be advisable to carry a pocket translation book because this will be helpful in communicating with the locals. 

Emergency

In case you encounter any hardship and an accident, you can dial the following numbers for assistance:

Ambulance: 118 Police: 110 Fire: 113 Search & Rescue: 111/115/151 

Clinics / Doctors: 

Bali International Medical Centre (BIMC)
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 100X, Kuta
Phone #: 761263

International SOS
Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai 505 X, Kuta
Phone: 710505; Fax: 710515

Ubud Clinic
Jl. Raya Campuhan 36,
Phone: 974911