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Originally Posted by kbt7046
There is no ceiling on the amount of foreign currency that can carry into Indonesia, however if you bring in over RP100 million, you need to declare, a lot of questions asked. You may encounter problems if you're bring in large amount of cash into Indonesia but traveling there without business permit. They may accuse you for doing business there illegally and demand "kopi" money. S$5000 is alright, i've bought such amount of cash into Tg Balai and Batam almost every time i go to these places, no problem. However i alway keep the cash separately onto my body, just keep a couple thousand in my messenger bag as i don't want all my cash undergo X-ray scan at Indonesia custom. Changing large amount of cash at money changer also no problem, however i normally go to several money changers on different day and change in smaller amount, not large amount at one go at one money changer as I don't want to attract the attention from others. Indonesia is not as safe as Singapore, i alway remove all my gold jewelry and Rolex gold watch before i go. Unlike in Singapore i can wear my $30,000 Rolex gold watch and $15,000 gold necklace and gold bracelet daily wherever i go.
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Thanks. As I need the money in Batam to make payment, I overlook that today is PH in Singapore, hence bank no open. I just tried to send the fund through, and it went through with issue. Initially it was telling the fund will arrived tomorrow (17/5) hence I was contemplating bring cash in large denomination. But, all is settled now. Thanks for your reply.