Arrival and Settlement

Arrival in Surabaya

Arrival Checklist

Here are some checklists that must be done after your arrival in Surabaya:

[  ] Check-in report to the International Office

[  ] Accommodation Arrangement
[  ] Police Report (go to the Resort Police Office nearest your residence)
[  ] Open a Bank Account
[  ] Register with the Health Insurance

 

  1. Police Report

Within the first 24-hours of your arrival in Indonesia, you must get the:

  1. STM / STMD

Within the first 24-hours of your arrival in Indonesia, you must get the STM/STMD (Surat Tanda Melapor Diri) – a resort report acknowledging your residence from the POA (Pengawasan Orang Asing – Foreigners’ Surveillance) of the resort police office nearest your residence.

Here are the requirements:

  1. A copy of your passport
  2. A copy of the KTP (Indonesian ID Card) of the host

Note:

Failure to do this within 3 days will probably constitute a violation of a legal hassle that can only be overcome through the payment of IDR 5.000.000 fine and a maximum of 1 year in jail.

 

  1. SKLD – YELLOW CARD

Students holding KITAS card must register with the National Police within 30 days of issuance of the Stay Permit. The Police Department (Direktorat Intelpam, Sub Direktorat Pengawasan Orang Asing) will issue  an SKLD (Surat Keterangan Lapot Diri – Certificate of Police Registration), which is an important document and you must keep this card or a photocopy with you at all times.

Here are the requirements:

  1. A letter of recommendation from the Directorate of Partnership and International Relations of ITB
  2. A copy of your passport
  3. A copy of your KITAS Card and Bluebook
  4. A copy of STM/STMD
  5. A police finger print report
  6. A completed application form (provided by the Police Headquarters)
  7. 3 sheets of 3×4 size photos (red background)

Note:

  • Failure to report exposes you to harsh punishment. Article 61 of the immigration law, number 9 year 1992 says failure to report would expose you to a miximum of IDR 5.000.000 fine and a maximum of 1 year in jail

“Orang asing sudah mempunyai izin tinggal (KITAS) yang tidak melapor kepada kantor Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia di tempat kediamannya dalam waktu 30 hari terhitung sejak diperolehnya izin tinggal, dipidana dengan pidana kurungan paling lama 1 tahun atau denda paling banyak Rp5.000.000,-”.

  • This Yellow Card and your EPO (Exit Permit Only) must be returned to the International Office before you return home.

Living in Surabaya

  1. Accommodation

It is not very difficult to find an accommodation in Surabaya. Students usually stay in campus dormitory. But, due to the limitation of rooms, it is also recommended to live in home-stays, the quality of which varies according to the rent level. Several students also find local housing around the campus.

 

The rate of a standard room ranges from IDR 400,000 to 700,000 per month for a simply-furnished one. Students in home-stays generally provide their own meals as meals are not normally provided by the landlords.

 

  1. Cost of Living

Surabaya is a relatively inexpensive city. A typical Indonesian student spends IDR 1,000,000 – 1,500,000 (US$ 115 – US$170) per month depends on your lifestyle. This rate includes meals, lodging, transport, and some entertainment.

 

  1. Etiquette

People in campus usually dress casually. Shorts, tank-tops, sandals and sleeveless shirts are not allowed in the campus. For more formal occasions ties and suit may be needed for males while females are expected to wear gowns or other formal dresses.

 

As in other parts of Indonesia, it is almost always sunny in Surabaya, except during the wet season (September-April). Umbrellas and light jackets are recommended during that season.

 

  1. Public Transports

Surabaya is rather prone to traffic jam, and this is due to the public transportation system which relies heavily on the-so-called “angkot / lyn”- minibuses which travel to all corners of the city. The fare is about IDR 2,000 – 5,000. You can hop in and out anywhere, not necessarily at a bus stop. You will not take the bus so often, as the bus routes are not as many as those of angkot.

 

  1. Places Of Worship

At most Indonesian people profess the Islamic faith, you can find hundreds of mosques around the city. People of the Christian faith can also find a range of churches nearby. There are Catholic, Pentecost, Methodist churches around Surabaya. There are also numerous Hindu and Buddha temples in the city.

 

  1. Health Matters

Should you ever get ill, you can visit Medical Center of PPNS with a free cost of consultation and medicines. For more serious cases, there are a lot of specialists practicing around the city. The campus is close to one of major hospitals, Haji Hospital. Other major hospitals are RS Dr. Soetomo, Husada Utama Hospital, or Mitra Keluarga Hospital. The cost of consultation in a hospital or a doctor’s surgery is roughly IDR 150,000 or more for specialists. Public health center costs less.

 

  1. Banks

Banks are usually open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, and are closed on weekends. Cash withdrawal may also be done at Automated Teller Machines (ATM) located in all corners of the city.

 

  1. Office Hours

Most government offices are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays to Fridays.