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THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA
in Vancouver, B.C., Canada

The Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia in Vancouver was officially established in 20 November 1982, and in 1993 it was upgraded to a Consulate General.

Before the opening of the Consulate, Indonesia’s interests in British Columbia were represented by Honorary Consuls:

  • Mr. Leslie Thomas Gray (1962-1973)
  • Mr. Robert W. Lindsay (1973-1978)
  • Mr. Sidik Martohardjono (1978-1982)

Whereas the Consuls/Consul Generals were:

  • Drs. Abdul Aziz (1982-1986)
  • Drs. Eddy Sumantri (1987-1990)
  • Dra. Sukartini Sabekti (1991-1995)
  • Jacky D. Wahyu S.H. (1995 - 1998)
  • Drs. Marlis Syamsuddin (1998 - 2001)
  • Dra. Binarti F. Sumirat (2002 - 2004)
  • Drs. Bunyan Saptomo M.A(2005 - now)

The Consulate General’s mission is to enhance economic relations in trade, investment, and tourism, and also to develop better interactions in all areas including information, social culture, and consular affairs between the Republic of Indonesia and all areas of its accreditation. As the representative of the government of Indonesia, the Consulate General also has the responsibility to protect and to provide assistance to Indonesian citizens in its accreditation areas.

FORMATION OF OFFICIALS

CONSUL GENERAL: Drs. Bunyan Saptomo M.A

  • Economic Affairs
    Wibanarto Eugenius (Consul/ Head of Chancery)
    Ary Aprianto (Vice Consul)
  • Consular Affairs & Protocol
    Susilawati Bakrie (Consul)
  • Information and Cultural Affairs
    Singgih Yuwono (Consul)

HOLIDAYS (Office closed) 2007

JANUARY Jan 1st
New Year 2006
observed on Jan 2nd, Monday
Jan 20th
Islamic New Year
 
FEBRUARY Feb 18th
Chinese New Year
   
MARCH Mar 19th
Nyepi - Hindu Religious Seclusion Day
Mar 31st
Maulid Nabi
(The birth of Prophet Muhammad)
APRIL Apr 6th
Good Friday
Apr 9th
Easter Monday
MAY May 17th
Ascension of Jesus Christ
May 21th
Victoria Day
JUNE Jun 1st
Waisak
(The birthday of Buddha)
JULY July 1st
Canada Day
observed on July 2rd
AUGUST Aug 6th
British Columbia Day
(Civic Holiday)
Aug 11st
Isra Mi’raj
(The Ascension of Prophet Muhammad)
Aug 17th
Indonesian
Independence Day
SEPTEMBER Sep 3rd
Labor Day
OCTOBER Oct 8th
Thanksgiving Day
Oct 13th - 14th
Idl Fitr 1 Syawal 1426H
NOVEMBER Nov 1st
Remembrance Day
observed on Nov 12th
DECEMBER Dec 20th
(Islamic Feast of Sacrifice Day)
Dec 25th
Christmast Day
Dec 26th
Boxing Day

The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia
1630 Alberni Street Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6G 1A6