Lampung

Visas

Citizens of another 87 countries are eligible to obtain one of the following visas:

• Electronic Visa On Arrival (e-VOA/B213)
• Electronic Visitor Visa
• Social, Tourist, or Cultural Visa (B211)
• Free Visa Stamp
• Multiple Entry Visa

Some passport holders are eligible to apply for an online e-VOA or Visitor Visa, otherwise, you must obtain a visa in advance at an Indonesian embassy or consulate. If you get the e-VOA before you arrive, you have the option to extend by simply filling out a new Indonesia eVisa application form online, but must first leave the country in order to request a new visa.

Visas issued at the airport on arrival can only be extended through an immigration office, which should be done 14-7 days before expiry.

Visitor Visa is a single-entry visa valid for a 30-day stay in Indonesia with the purpose of Tourism, Government visits, Business Meetings, Goods Purchasing, or Transit only and is not extendable.

The B211 is a 60-day visa for visiting family, friends or an employment trial and can be extended 3 times by 30-days. More hoops to jump through including being sponsored by an eligible Guarantor. Cost IDR 2,000,000.

9 neighbouring countries get a Free Visa Stamp for stays of up to 30 days maximum with no extensions permitted (Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam).

Multi Entry, investment, sport and journalist 60-day visas are available through the main portal.

The 30-day e-VOA & Visitor Visa fee is IDR 500.000. You may be asked for proof of your return flight details and proof of financial resources.

DO NOT overstay as the fines aren’t cheap (IDR 1,000,000/day) and they can stop you from re-entering for a period of time. As always, check for any updates before you book your trip, as visa policy has changed a few times in recent years.

Getting There

Fly to Jakarta (CGK), then on to Bandar Lampung (TKG) with Lion Air, Garuda or its subsidiaries. Air Asia has a new Bali-Lampung direct flight. The small Krui Airport only has a flight on Fridays and boards can be a problem. Most surf camps offer airport transfers from Bandar Lampung (1.2M rupiah e/w, 6h), or 7h in the small Krui Putra bus or take the morning express bus from the Pulo Gadung terminal in Jakarta (14h instead of 21h for regular ones).

Getting Around

Motorbikes are rented for around 65K rupiah a day and have board racks. It's a big zone so travelling end to end on motorbikes is tough (Ujung Bocur to Jennys takes 1.5-2hrs), so surfcamps can organise a driver for a full day’s expedition for around 700k/day.

Accommodation

Surfers spread between the surf camps that extend from Jimmy’s to Ujung Bocur and provide all transportation and guiding services. Sumatran Surf Resort has multiple traditional-style huts with a/c and hot showers just behind the point at Ujung Bocur from Rp630,000 p/n including 3 meals. The original Ombak Indah Losmen is in front of the wave along with many others like Damai Bungalows, Ujung Bocor Camp, Karang Nyimbor Hotel and others. Closer to Krui, check Kambuna, right in front of The Peak for a traditional stay, or Kruisurf and the higher-end Secret Sumatra.

Activities

It's all about nature as you're surrounded by the Bukit Barisan National Park. Walk the beautiful beaches, bike from one village to the other, cruise the local market in Krui or stay on the water by going fishing (bring your own gear). Most accommodations can hook-up nature treks showing traditional agricultural practices, or tours to the waterfalls and riding inner-tubes back down the river starting from Biha dam. There is also a gym in Ujung Bocur.

Hazards & hassles

There are virtually no reliably safe spots for beginners and there aren't many soft-tops for rental. This is a zone for competent intermediates upwards. Close reef inspections are unavoidable, especially at low tides and at the treacherous Way Jambu. Getting over the reef both ways will test the toughest soles - booties are recommended. Check out the garbage thrown in Krui's river, explaining why rivermouths are off-limits after the rain. Chloroquine-resistant malaria and dengue fever is a risk throughout Sumatra, but few cases are reported in this coastal area so prophylaxis is optional.

Handy Hints

This is not a tourist area, but surfers are well-catered for. You’ll find a proper bank in Krui, ATM's that take foreign cards, well-stocked surf shops and plenty of ding repair. Water is warm, but a shorty and or booties will provide protection against reef cuts and wind chill. Watch where the experienced surfers enter and exit the line-up. Beware of leaving any valuables under your scooter seat - the locks are easily opened. English is becoming more widely spoken - spend some time with locals exchanging words and learning phrases.

Due to global pandemic, Visas, Getting There, Getting Around or Accommodation information and pricing may have changed. Always check Government Travel Advice before travelling.