Raja Ampat

i love raja ampat

The name of Raja Ampat comes from local mythology that tells about a woman who finds seven eggs. Four of the seven eggs hatch and become kings that occupy four of Raja Ampat biggest islands whilst the other three become a ghost, a woman, and a stone.

And local man tell the story: Raja Ampat means the Four Kings. Why the Four Kings well the myth tells us that there was a woman who found 7 eggs, 4 eggs hatched and out popped four princes who were separated and each became a powerful king in Waigeo, Salawati, Misool Misool East and West. The other 3 eggs turned into a ghost, a woman and a rock. Now as legends go, I am not sure this is a breathtaking story but please put that aside as the Four Kings, Raja Ampat is breathtaking in every other way.

History shows that Raja Ampat was once a part of Tidore Kingdom, an influential kingdom from Maluku. Yet, after the Dutch invaded Maluku, it was shortly claimed by the Netherlands. The main occupation for people around this area is fishing since the area is dominated by the sea. They live in a small colony of tribes that spreads around the area. Although traditional culture still strongly exists, they are very welcoming to visitors. Their religion is dominantly Christian.

Located off the northwest tip of Bird's Head Peninsula on the island of New Guinea, in Indonesia's West Papua province, Raja Ampat, or the Four Kings, is an archipelago comprising over 1,500 small islands, cays, and shoals surrounding the four main islands of Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo, and the smaller island of Kofiau.

Raja Ampat Regency is a new regency which separated from Sorong Regency in 2004.It encompasses more than 40,000 km² of land and sea, which also contains Cenderawasih Bay, the largest marine national park in Indonesia. It is a part of the newly named West Papua (province) of Indonesia which was formerly Irian Jaya. Some of the islands are the most northern pieces of land in the Australian continent.

The oceanic natural resources around Raja Ampat give it significant potential as a tourist area. Many sources place Raja Ampat as one of their top ten most popular places for diving whilst it retains the number one ranking in terms of underwater biodiversity.

According to Conservation International, marine surveys suggest that the marine life diversity in the Raja Ampat area is the highest recorded on Earth. Diversity is considerably greater than any other area sampled in the Coral Triangle composed of Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste. The Coral Triangle is the heart of the world's coral reef biodiversity, making Raja Ampat quite possibly the richest coral reef ecosystems in the world.

The area's massive coral colonies along with relatively high sea surface temperatures, also suggest that its reefs may be relatively resistant to threats like coral bleaching and coral disease, which now jeopardize the survival of other coral ecosystems around the world. The Raja Ampat islands are remote and relatively undisturbed by humans.

The high marine diversity in Raja Ampat is strongly influenced by its position between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, as coral and fish larvae are more easily shared between the two oceans. Raja Ampat's coral diversity, resilience, and role as a source for larval dispersal make it a global priority for marine protection.

Although accessing the islands is not that difficult, it takes some time. It takes six hours flight from Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia to Sorong. Then, taking boat to reach the islands is necessary.

Prepare to see natural beauty at its best. This archipelago comprises overall were 9.8 million acres of land and sea. It is at the heart of a Coral Triangle of rich biodiversity and It is said to have the largest variety of species of aquatic life in the world.

Through research in the area it has been found that this area holds 75% of all coral species in the world and put on top of that the fact that there are well over 1000 species of fish swimming

1,309 fish species, 537 coral species (a remarkable 96% of all scleractinia recorded from Indonesia are likely to occur in these islands and 75% of all species that exist in the world), and 699 mollusk species, the variety of marine life is staggering. Some areas boast enormous schools of fish and regular sightings of sharks, such as wobbegongs.

around. This all adds up to the fact that you have to get into the water.

Through talking to dive as I have learnt that there is no such thing as a bad guy in this part of the world, You're able to ask your guide to see a particular type of aquatic life and your guide with a degree of certainty will be able to find it for you that day and I how big or small it might be.

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The miracle of Ujung kulon

 Story of ujung kulon park

Ujung Kulon region first introduced by a German expert Botany, F. Junghun in Year 1846, while collecting tropical plants. At that time a wealth of flora and fauna Ujung Kulon already known by the researchers. Even a trip to Ujung Kulon had a chance to go in the scientific journal a few years later. There are not many records of Ujung Kulon until the eruption of Mount Krakatau in 1883. But then the magnitude of the eruption of Krakatoa that generates a wave up to about 15 meters, have devastated not only the residential population in Ujung Kulon, but wildlife and vegetation. Although the eruption of Krakatau has swept the Ujung Kulon, but a few years later it was discovered that the ecosystem-vegetation and wildlife in Ujung Kulon grow both rapidly.

Subsequent developments, some forested areas designated as protected areas, respectively, as follows:

In 1921, on the recommendation of the Association of the Netherlands Indies Society for The Protectin of Nature, Ujung Kulon peninsula and P. Panaitan set by the Dutch government as a nature area with the Netherlands Indies Government Decree No. 60 Date 16 Nofember 1921.

In 1937, Van Der Gouverneur Besluit - General Van Nederlandch - Indie by decision No. 17 Date June 24, 1937 set the status and nature is then converted into a Wildlife Area to include P. Peucang and P. Panaitan.

In 1958, by decree of the Minister of Agriculture Number: 48/Um/1958 Date 17 April 1958 End Zone Kulon change the status back to nature by including areas of marine waters wide area 500 meters from the lowest low tide limit.

1967, by the Minister of Agriculture Number: 16/Kpts/Um/3/1967 Date March 16, 1967 Region G. South Honje 10,000 hectares and the eastern arm in Ujung Kulon Peninsula Nature Reserve is set to end Kulon.

In 1979, by the Minister of Agriculture Number: 39/Kpts/Um/1979 Date January 11, 1979 Region G. North Honje area of ​​9498 Ha incorporated into the Nature Reserve Ujung Kulon.

In 1992, through the Decree of the Minister of Forestry Number: 284/Kpts-II/1992 Date February 26, 1992, designated as Ujung Kulon Park is home to a total area of ​​122 956 hectares land area consists of 78,619 ha and 44,337 ha waters.

In the case of confirmation of state forest boundaries, limits the development of the arrangement are as follows:

In 1980, Tata held in the Nature Reserve boundary G. Honje, Boundary Minutes to Date March 26, 1980, and approved February 2, 1982 by the Minister of Agriculture.

Year 1995:

    Conducted Reconstruction Limit Park is home to the region G. Honje Forestry Planning Agency.

    Forestry Planning Agency, Park is home to cooperate with the Government of New Zealand perform the installation of 6 (six) consisting of 1 (one) unit signs flares, and 5 (five) units vest as boundary waters.

Year 1999:

    Forestry Planning Agency carry out the installation of yellow beacon in Tj. Alang - alang and fixing a reference point in Tj. Sodong, Tj. Screen, Tj. Alang - alang, Tj. Parat and Tj. China.

    Forestry Planning Agency carry out measurements of the natural boundary Ujung Kulon Peninsula coast.

    As per decree of the Minister of Forestry and Plantations No. 758/Kpts-II/1999 Date 23 September 1999 setting Region Aquatic Park is home to an area of ​​44 337 ha as a Nature Conservation Area waters.

In 2004, Forest Area Consolidation Center (BPKH) Region XI Java - Madura implement Reconstruction Boundary Park is home in the Mount Honje.

Regions Park is home to the area protected by the Act 5 of 1990 on Conservation and Natural Resources Act 41 of 1999 on Forestry, has been recognized as an important area and proud of nationally and internationally, including :

In 1992, the Commission set a UNESCO World Heritage Park is home to a Natural World Heritage Site by Decree No. SC/Eco/5867.2.409 Date February 1, 1992.

As a National Strategic Areas of interest in terms of function and carrying capacity of the environment (in Government Regulation. 26 of 2008 on National Spatial Plan).

As the National Park Model by the Director General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation Decree No. 69/IV-Set/HO/2006 dated May 3, 2006 On appointment 20 (Twenty) National Park For National Park Mode

Some The Great Place in Ujujng Kulon

Peucang Island

Peucang Island is one of the islands visited by many visitors. In fact, because of its beauty, few visitors this island dubbed as the "Dream Island". This island has an area of ​​450 hectares with a cluster of coral and marine life under the sea so it is suitable for snorkeling and diving. Also on the island, we were able to chat with deer (timorensis Russa) and long-tailed monkeys (Macaca fascicularis) that many around. Tourist facilities can be found on the island include lodging and visitor Centre. In this island there is a large rock off the reef contained copong Peucang northern island. In addition to the Coral Copong hiking, visitors will see a fantastic view of the sun set against the backdrop of beautiful ocean stretches. From this island we can go even a attractive tourist sites such as pastures and waterfalls Cidaon Citerjun

Handeuleum Islands

Handeuleum archipelago consists of several island them are great Handeuleum Island, Handeuleum Handeuleum middle and small. The wealth of species in the three islands is very diverse. Besides mangrove species, the ecosystem there are many birds, reptiles, aquatic species such as shrimp and crab brackish mangrove.

Also in these islands there are also rivers like the river that can be laced with Cigenter canoeing (Canoeing). At the end of the trip down the river Cigenter, we can enjoy the view of the beautiful cascading waterfall.

Canoeing down the rivers islands Handeuleum would be very nice. Visitors can spend the night on the island Handeuleum, then on the morning of canoeing down the rivers that flow between the islands are very small in Handeuleum. During canoeing, visitors can observe wildlife in the coastal forest and mangrove forest on either side of the river like birds, flying fish, crab, mud and stopped on the island Kalong.

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Visa in Indonesia

Prosedur visa in Indonesia

VISA REGULATIONS

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

Basic Law:

Decree of the Minister of Justice no. M.02-1995 and IZ.01.10 Dirjen.Imigrasi Guideline no. F-306.IZ.01.10 1995

    Visa to visit Indonesia granted to foreign nationals who assessed the visitors that can provide benefits to Indonesia, to provide assurance will return to their home country or move on to another country and do not have a criminal record. Visa issued by the Embassy or Consulate General (called Representatives Indonesia) after all requirements are met.

Visas that have been issued by the representative is not a guarantee for the holder to enter Indonesia. Entry remains in immigration policy officer at the entrance of immigration.

Work paid or not during his stay in Indonesia without the approval of the Director General. Immigration is a violation of immigration laws Indonesia.

Preview Visa

    Indonesia visa issued in the form of stickers, placed in the applicant's passport. The validity of visa is issued is 90 from the date of issuance. Permission granted a maximum stay of 60 days and entered into force at the time of entry clearance granted by the immigration authorities at immigration checkpoints upon arrival.

    Visa Procedures

Visa applications can be submitted directly to the nearest Indonesian representative of the applicant's residence abroad. Requests will be processed when all requirements have been fulfilled assessed. Consulate General in Chicago will process visa applications within 3 (three) days.

    Category visits

Visits that are Diplomatic or Service. For this type of visa is issued kunjugan for one entry or multiple entry into Indonesia.

Visits in order to:

bilateral cooperation

tour
transit

business
socio-cultural visits or family

work permit by the Director General. Immigration

join Indonesian citizen parent or parents who have a Limited Stay Permit Card / Permanent

            Indonesian citizens to join my husband or husband / wife who has a Limited Stay Permit Card / Permanent

  For this type of visit is only issued for one entry visa.

Visits business trip a few times, for this type of visit visa is issued for a single entry into Indonesia in one (1) year to a maximum of residence permits granted each visit for 60 days and can not be extended

 II. TYPE OF VISA

Consulate General in Chicago serves as the visa application after fulfilling the following requirements.

A. Diplomatic and Official Visa

Visa diplomatic / official passport holders are given to the applicant or the diplomatic service who will go to Indonesia for placements or representatives of international organizations in Indonesia or in the context of other official visits or tours.

Requirements:

passport valid 6 months from date of entry

Memorandum from the Department of State or the applicant State Representative

fill the two (2) visa forms and 2 (two) pasphoto (vide Visa Application Form

no fee visa

B. Ordinary Visa

1. Visa Drop

This type of visa granted to an applicant in order to:

stopped in Indonesia to continue the journey to another country or return to their home countries;

stopover in Indonesia because of an emergency caused by weather or mechanical failure in the conveyance to be carrying that delay the trip back to their home country or to other countries

Requirements:

passport valid 6 months from date of entry

round-trip ticket or go on to other countries

fill the two (2) visa forms and 2 pasphoto (vide Visa Application Form)

pay the visa fee (Visa fee vide Drop / Transit)

proof of funding to be able to stay in Indonesia
Transit visa valid for 30 days and given a residence permit for a maximum of 14 days and can not be extended, except in emergencies.

In an emergency, for those who do not have a transit visa may request a visa upon arrival directly to the immigration officer at the airport or at the port.

2. Visa

Visit Government,

This type of visa granted to an applicant who visited Indonesia in the framework of bilateral cooperation between the Indonesian government and other governments, international organizations, private or individual.

Requirements:

passport valid 6 months from date of entry

letter of sponsorship from institutions in Indonesia

fill the two (2) visa forms and 2 pasphoto (vide Visa Application Form)

round-trip ticket or go on to other countries

letter from the company where the applicant works

pay the visa fee (see visa fee)

Visa is issued with a residence permit is given a maximum of 60 days and can be extended.

Visit Tourism

Tourist visa granted to an applicant in order to visit tourist attractions in Indonesia and other activities directly related to the tourism

Requirements:

passport valid 6 months from date of entry

fill 2 visa form and 2 pasphoto (vide Visa Application Form)

round-trip ticket or go on to other countries

Green Card or other residence permit (for foreign residents in the United States) the original or copies that have been certified

letter from the company where the applicant works

financial evidence to support life while in Indonesia

visa fees (see the visa fee)

Visa issued with a residence permit granted for a maximum of 60 days and can not be extended.

     
Socio-Cultural Visits

 This visa is issued to an applicant who visited Indonesia in order visited relatives, social organization or within the framework of the exchange of visits between educational institutions.

Requirements:

passport valid 6 months from date of entry

fill 2 visa form and 2 pasphoto (vide Visa Application Form)

round-trip ticket or go on to other countries

Green Card or other residence permit (for foreign nationals in the United States) the original or a copy of the approved

sponsor letter from Indonesia

letter from the company where the applicant works

proof of living expenses during their stay in Indonesia

pay the visa fee (see visa fee)

This visa is issued to permit a maximum stay of 60 days from the date of entry and can be extended

 Business Visits

 a. Visit efforts in the form of meetings and talks with business associates or branches in Indonesia.

 b. Visit Enterprises in the form doing activities with getting paid either directly or indirectly.

Requirements:

passport valid 6 months from date of entry

fill 2 2 pasphoto visa form (see the Visa Application Form)

round-trip ticket or go on to other countries

Green Card / another residence permit (for foreign nationals living in the U.S.) the original or a copy of the approved

letter of approval from the relevant authorities in Indonesia (for business visa while working, vide number 4b)

letter from the company in which the relevant work

pay the visa fee (see visa fee)

Residence permit is given only for 60 days and can be extended.

3. Stay in a Group:

Collective visas issued to those who will go to Indonesia in the form of a group of at least 5 people and a maximum of 25 people for excursions, social, cultural or business.

Requirements:

fill 2 visa forms collectively and shall state clearly the identity of the members, passport number and their signature (see the Visa Application Form)

includes photographs of each form filled in

Forms must be signed and stamped by the Travel Agents who will organize group trips are

letter of Travel Agents mentioning a planned visit to Indonesia is clearly the leader of the group and the name

round-trip ticket or go on to other countries

membiayar visa fee (see the visa fee)

Residence permit to those who joined in the collective visas granted a maximum of 60 days and can be extended. All members are listed in the visa form must be signed and left Indonesia at the same time and bring their passport valid 6 months from date of entry.

In this visit, no one comes first or going later from his entourage. Violation of this provision may be subject to sanction violations of immigration and the head of the delegation shall be liable to pay a fine.

Repeated visits 4.Visa Business Travel

This type of visa granted to an applicant who frequent business visits to Indonesia not to work. This visa will be valid for 1 (one) year if the period of 90 days after the date of issuance, the visa has been used.

Requirements:

passports are valid 18 months from date of entry

fill 2 visa form and 2 pasphoto (vide Visa Application Form)

round-trip ticket or go on to other countries

copy of Green Card or other residence permit has been legalized (for foreign nationals living in the U.S.)

letter from the company where the applicant works

pay the visa fee (see Business Visa Fee Multiple-trip)

 5. Visa on Arrival

This visa is issued by the immigration office at the border immigration checkpoint / entrance in Indonesia to foreign nationals who:

    Should be and into Indonesia as an emergency such as a natural disaster or illness that causes them to not be able to continue the journey back to their home country or to other countries.

    have a letter of invitation to attend a conference or a hearing organized by the Indonesian government and the State Department.

To those who do not belong to the above provisions, Visa on Arrival will be granted upon approval of the Director General. Immigration.

C. Visa to Live and Work

Limited Stay Visa

This type of visa issued in order to:

investment in Indonesia.

worked for the government, private companies or NGOs

joined with parents citizen or holder of a Limited Stay Card / Permanent.

 husband joined the citizen or the holder of a Limited Stay Card / Permanent.

former Indonesian nationals to the repatriation to Indonesia.

In order to obtain visas, the applicant must have a bona fide sponsor residing in Indonesia. Sponsor will take care of the administrative approval to the Ministry of Manpower and Immigration in Indonesia.

If the request is approved, the Director General. Immigration will send the approval to the nearest representative of the applicant, and the applicant should be asked to the mission.

Chicago Consulate will issue this type of visa to the applicant after fulfilling the following requirements:

    passport is valid 18 months from date of entry.

    visa approval from the Directorate General of Immigration.

    fill 2 visa application forms and 2 pasphoto (see the Visa Application Form

    Curriculum Vitae

    letter of good conduct from the police station

    pay the visa fee (see Fee Limited Stay Visa);

Limited Stay Visa issued valid for a single entry. Holders of this visa should contact the nearest Immigration to administer Card Limited Stay in question immediately upon arrival in Indonesia.

Cardholders must have a limited stay permit at every exit or re-enter the territory of Indonesia.

Citizens of countries that are not included in the list of countries eligible for visa-free visits or Visa arrival must submit an application in accordance with the procedures at the Indonesian Embassy in their respective countries.

Visit Permit Non-Visa Short Term

Intended for citizens from 11 countries were given a short-term visit passes Non-Visa for a vacation destination, exhibitions, tourism, business and social culture that prevailed for 30 (thirty) days. This visa can not be converted, extended, or used to obtain other immigration permits.

11 countries are:

1. Brunei Darussalam

2. Chili

3. Hong Kong SAR

4. Macau SAR

5. Malaysia

6. Morocco

7. Philippines

8. Peru

9. Singapore

10. Thailand

11. Vietnam

Legal requirements for the issuance of visa-free short visit permit:

1. Passport must be from one of the countries mentioned above.

2. Passports must be valid for at least 6 (six) months from the date of entry into Indonesia.

3. Required to have a ticket to go and come back.

4. Visitors must enter and exit through the 15 airports, 21 ports, or 1 overland border post officially approved as an "international gateway" by the Indonesian Immigration Section.

VISA Arrival

In accordance with the Regulation of the Minister of Justice and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia No. M.02-IZ.01.10 of 2007 dated May 28, 2007, nationals from 62 countries and 1 region are eligible to apply Visa on Arrival. This visa can be applied immediately when you land at the airport and seaport in Indonesia regardless of the purpose of your visit (business, travel, social).

Visa Visa arrival not work or visit. Therefore, it can not be converted, extended, or to obtain an immigration permit. Maximum residence time is allowed for the arrival visa is 30 days.

General requirements Visa arrival is:

Applicant's passport expiration date at least 6 (six) months from the date of entry.

Airfare and visa costs for arrival is:

Visa to settle up to 7 (seven) days = U.S. $ 10, -

Visa to settle up to 30 (thirty) days = U.S. $ 25, -

64 countries and 1 region are:

1. Algeria

2. Argentina

3. Australia

4. Austria

5. Bahrain

6. Belgium

7. Brazil

8. Bulgaria

9. Cambodia

10. Canada

11. China

12. Cyprus

13. Czech Republic

14. Denmark

15. Egypt

16. Estonia

17. Fiji

18. Finland

19. French

20. German

21. Greece

22. Hungary

23. Iceland

24. India

25. Iran

26. Ireland

27. Italy

28. Japan

29. Kuwait

30. Laos

31. Latvia

32. Libya

33. Liechtenstein

34. Lithuania

35. Luxembourg

36. Maldives

37. Malta

38. Mexico

39. Monaco

40. Netherlands

41. New Zealand

42. Norway

43. Oman

44. Panama

45. Panama

46. Poland

47. Portugal

48. Qatar

49. Romania

50. Russia

51. Saudi Arabia

52. Slovak Republic

53. Slovenia

54. South Africa

55. South Korea

56. Spain

57. Suriname

58. Sweden

59. Switzerland

60. Timor Leste

61. Tunisian

62. United Arab Emirates

63. England (Britain)

64. United States of America

Visa issuance of the necessary approvals (for certain countries)

All visa applications for business, travel, and social impacts of the following countries require approval from the Immigration Office in Indonesia before departure.

1. Afghanistan

2. Albania

3. Angola

4. Bangladesh

5. Cameroon

6. Cuba

7. Ethiopia

8. Ghana

9. Iraq

10. Israel

11. Nigeria

12. North Korea

13. Pakistan

14. Somalia

15. Srilanka

16. Tanzania

17. Tonga

Variations depending on the requirements of the proposal to visit Indonesia. This process takes four to six weeks before the embassy received a decision from the referral application from the authorities in Indonesia. Please do not buy tickets before the visa granted.

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