How to top up your mobile phone credit
There are multiple ways to top up your phone credit. Go to your local convenience store/Indomart and ask for credit at the counter.
Do I get a chance to pick the Host Organisation for internship?
Your Program Officer will be in charge with arranging your internship placement based on the Host Organisation availability and the sectoral preference you stated in the application form
I’m covered by my university insurance; do I still need to purchase my own travel insurance?
You don't need to purchase additional insurance as long as your university insurance covers: personal safety; security contingency; and medical expatriation; and provide these information: company/ insurer’s name; policy number; and a 24-hour emergency contact. Please double-check with your university
When do I find out where my placement is?
Participants will be notified about their Host Organisation via email in mid-to-late November.
Do I have to obtain my Social-Cultural Visa upon arrival?
You already have your visa and do not need to get another one on arrival. There is no need to join the visa on arrival queue at your “port of entry” (e.g. Bali or Jakarta airports). Proceed directly to the immigration desks. Please be sure to inform the Immigration Officer [...]
What is the Social-Cultural Visa?
Practicum participants enter Indonesia on a pre-purchased, 60-day Social-Cultural Visa. This is a single entry sponsored visa that is valid if presented within three months from the date of issue. Please doubly note that the visa is single entry, non-extendable and, once issued, must be used on your next entry [...]
Obtaining a Social-Cultural Visa in Singapore
Please note that individual requirements and processing times vary from mission to mission*, ACICIS cannot influence these requirements. Typical requirements may include: A complete visa application form (available from the Embassy/Consulate) filled out using a black pen only; A letter from the sponsoring university, and copy of the authors’ Indonesian [...]
Professional Practicum: Passport Validity
Please note that participants’ passports must be valid for at least six months beyond their intended date of departure from Indonesia (post-program). Participants renewing their passports must supply new passport details to the ACICIS Secretariat prior to 15 September (first round applicants)/15 October (second round applicants) as these are included [...]
Accommodation
Professional Practicum The first thing to remember regarding your accommodation post-Orientation is: ‘Don’t stress!’ ’Jakarta is a huge city filled with loads of affordable accommodation options for students. Student volunteers from Atma Jaya University will assist you during orientation to survey accommodation options (kos or boarding houses, or apartments). ACICIS [...]
Gifts
In Indonesia, it’s always a nice gesture to bring a little ‘Australiana’ gift for the various people you will meet during your program. These needn’t be expensive, but even something little will go a long way and be greatly appreciated. I suggest participants consider different kinds of gifts for the [...]
