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INDONESIA SOUTH-SOUTH TECHNICAL COOPERATION PROGRAM
considerations, before making their recommendations to the Minisrty of State Secretariat of the Government
of the Republic of Indonesia. The final decision on all nominations will be made by Ministry of State
Secretariat of the Republic of Indonesia. Applicants will be notified about the results to their respective
nominating governments through diplomatic channels;
— The commencement date and deadline for submission of applications forms of each training program will
be announced in due course through the Indonesian Embassies;
— Participants will have to attend the training Program in accordance with the rules and regulations laid down
for the training and the Program schedule prepared by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia.
L
ANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
All Programs will be conducted in English and candidates are requested to have proficiency in the English language, both
spoken and written.
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INANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENTS
Financial and administrative arrangements for fellowship holders will be made in accordance with the rules and
regulations of the Government of the Republic of Indonesia andor patners.
1. Allowance and International Travel
The Government of the Republic of Indonesia in cooperation with patners will bear the board and lodging costs of
participants and provide pocket money as well as international travel. The candidates should be aware that the amount of
these allowances would be sufficient to cover just basic living expenses. It is therefore suggested that participants provide
themselves with additional money or obtain financial support from their respective governments.
2. The participant’s Respective Government will be required to bear the following:
a. All incidental expenses in the home country necessary in order to travel abroad, including expenditure for
passport, visa, medical examinations, and others miscellaneous items as well as travel to the airport of
departure and from the airport of arrival in the home country;
b. Salary and other benefits for the participants in their home countries during their participation in the
Programs.
3. Passport and Visa
All participants travelling to Indonesia must hold a passport valid for at least six months after the date of their arrival.
Participants in the SSTC Programs are required to have a valid visa during the duration of their training course.
Indonesia Embassies will issues necessary visas. In the case of countries where Indonesian does not have a resident
diplomatic mission, a visa can be granted in acreditation country which Indonesia Embassies there.
4. Health
The application should be duly supported by medical reports on the prescribed form and chest X-ray film. International
certificates of valid smallpox, cholera, and yellow fever vaccination are required only for travelers coming from
infected areas.
5. Arrival Arrangements
Participants will be met at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta or other designated airport in Indonesia
by a representative of institution conducting the training program. The flight details are communicated at least 2
two days before arrival, therefore; they should notify the Indonesian Embassy in their respective countries to inform
the implementing agency on their arrival time in Jakarta.
6. Accommodation
Assistance will be given to the participants in acquiring suitable accommodation. Participants are prohibited to have
members of their families accompany them.
7. Certificate and Examination
A certificate of attendance will be issued to trainees who have completed their training satisfactory. The committee also will
be issued an examination result to the participants in order to measure the progress of knowledge and skills if necessasry.
O
THER ARRANGEMENTS
1. The Government of the Republic of Indonesia GOI will not be responsible for the following:
a. Loss or damage to personal property of participants while attending the Program;
b. Purchase of personal belongings and compensation in case of damage caused to them by climate or other
conditions; c. Excess baggage for travel to and from Jakarta.
2. Currency Regulation
There is no restriction on the import or export of foreign currencies and a traveler’s cheque.
3. Customs
— Customs allow on entry a maximum of two litters of alcoholic beverages, a reasonable amount of perfume
and 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, or 100 grams of tobacco per adult;
— Photography equipment, typewriters, and radios are admitted provided they are taken home again re-
exported. They must be declared to customs.
4. Clothing
a. Light clothing is advisable for the hot humid climate; b. For traveling to mountain areas, a light sweater or
jacket is recommended; c. A jacket and tie for man and a dress for lady are only
required for formal occasion or when making officials calls.
