National emblem of Indonesia of birds". In Bali, Garuda traditionally portrayed as a divine creature with head, beak, wings, and claw of an eagle, while has the body of a human. Usually portrayed in intricate carving with golden and vivid colours, as the vehicle of Vishnu or in battle scene against Nāga (dragon) serpents. The important and noble position of Garuda in Indonesian tradition since ancient times has venerated Garuda as the national symbol of Indonesia, the embodiment of Indonesian ideology, "Pancasila". Garuda also chosen as the name of Indonesian national airlines, Garuda Indonesia. Next to Indonesia, Thailand also uses the Garuda as its
Garuda Indonesia provide more convenience for their passengers traveling to Indonesia. With this service, in cooperation with the , an agency under Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Garuda Indonesia passengers on certain long haul flights could complete their immigration process on-board before landing and disembarking. By utilizing this service, Garuda Indonesia passengers did not have to queue at the immigration counter upon arrival at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar or Soekarno–Hatta International Airport in Jakarta. The service was discontinued in September 2014. A Jakarta-based 24-hour call center is available for local customer access where payment can be made by