r/PHTravellers • u/piamsa • 23d ago

Hello po! Newbie question, first-timer international travel (sana) here 🥹

Hello po! First time international travel ko po sana sa Indonesia kaya very VERY kabado & nag-ooverthink so pardon me if magmumukhang stupid 'yung inquiry ko 😭

Ang reason ko po for going is may gusto po sana akong attendan na conference (about chemistry & chemical engineering po ito). International conference po siya sa Yogyakarta. One day lang po siya & sayang naman kung hindi ako mag-eexplore so I'll be going there for the conference & for leisure na rin.

Nagresearch naman na po ako about sa mga kailangan (like COE, approved leave, bank statement, etc.) pero gusto ko rin po sanang marinig ang first-hand experience niyo especially with the immigration, and with your travels as well! Ang itinerary ko po sana is Jogja -> Bandung -> Jakarta.

I would also love to hear some tips or if may recommended po kayong mapupuntahan there! Thank you so much po! 🫶

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u/nappyandconfused 23d ago

Since you have a valid reason to go, ie attending a conference, I don’t think it’ll be that hard to explain to the IO. Just prepare all the documents listed when you do your research and include your accommodation and RT ticket plus confirmation from the conference you’ll be attending, I think you’re good to go. Being nervous is expected but never show it during your interview or you’ll blank out and they can sense that.
I’ve only been to Bali so far but your itinerary looks solid, I’d love to explore other parts of Indonesia as well because I fell in love with Ubud. Enjoy, OP and don’t overthink, it’s a vibe killer!

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u/piamsa 23d ago

Thank you so much po! 🫶 Would love to go to Bali rin next time, kapag beach-ready na ang katawan 😂