Pre-departure Preparation

1. Personal Account for Cash
   Bring enough money with you to cover initial expenses for the first month, such as accommodation (rent, bond, utilities, and furnishings), study materials, personal effects, food and transport, of at least 5 million rupiah (US $400-$500) in cash. It will take a few days before you are financially settled after your arrival in Indonesia. On the other hand, you will definitely need an easy access to your financial source for immediate expense when you abroad. It would be more convenient if you have relevant international account from your country or bank account corresponding to banks in Indonesia. Ensure that cash access is easy, for example from ATMs or money transfer. There are quite a number of banks with international network available in Indonesia. Major International credit card are accepted in Indonesia.You may need to seek information as much as possible before deciding which bank you can trust to manage your cash abroad. If you have limited knowledge about it, you can obtain advice from your current bank.
2. Corresponding Accounts to Politeknik Negeri Sriwijaya (Polsri)
   In addition, we also recommend that you open an account at one of the banks that has cooperated with Polsri. Polsri has partnered with them to facilitate students in paying their academic fees. Because payments are made in a host-to-host (online) system, having an account at one of the banks will give you comfort whenever you need to pay academic fees every semester. However, opening an account at a local Indonesian bank may take time. You need to provide a copy of your KITAS (Limited Stay Permit) and a copy of your passport. The minimum amount of money you need to deposit to your account can vary. Please note that if you do not have an account at one of the banks suitable for the university, you must pay academic fees in cash. Paying academic fees with a bank concept cannot be accepted.

Having insurance is recommended before you leave your home country. However, you need to ensure that the insurance covers services worldwide. There are quite a number of reputable international insurance companies available in Indonesia.

Communication Device As you are arrived in Indonesia, you may need to let your family or friends know that you have arrived safely. You will also probably need to make a contact with people in your home country for emergency. You will need to bring communication device that allows you to keep in touch with them. Most cellular device providers operate globally. Should you have any problem with it, you can find the service center without any difficulties.

In the interest of public health, any person arriving from outside of Indonesia must take a COVID-19 test at their port of entry and after arrival. After arrival all foreign students will be also required to complete their 14 days of self-isolation whether or not they have symptoms of COVID-19. Polsri will pay 50% for the cost of self isolation and the rest is charged to the person concerned.