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The customs and immigration people at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport in Kuta are usually mellow and respectful, but it all depends on the time of day, the official's mood, who’s watching, the crush of the line behind you, and your nationality. The officials are mostly concerned with moving the tourists through as quickly as possible.

Duty free items that may be imported are: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars and two pounds of tobacco (no limit) and reasonable amounts of films, two liters of liquor; a reasonable amount of parfume for personal use. Weapons and ammunition, narcotics, anything that can be considered pornography (such as a scorching copy of Playboy), Chinese medicines are forbidden entry.

Technically, photographic equipment, computers, radios, typewrites, cassette recorders, TV sets, cordless telephone and transceivers should be listed on your passport, declared to customs, and taken out upon departure, but officials don't seem to care. All movie films, video cassettes, laser disc, records, and computer software should first be screened by the Film Censor Board. Books and printed matter using Indonesian languages are supposed to be cleared by the Minister of Culture, but seldom are.

Except for drugs and weapons, customs officials are pretty relaxed about enforcement. If you need or if you carry prescription medication, carry a letter from your doctor. The import of pets, plants, and fresh fruit is also controlled. Pet owners must present a certificate from a veterinarian vouching for their pet’s good health. Dog and cat owners must carry proof that Fido and Kitty have been inoculated against rabies within six months prior to arrival.