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Indonesia Travel Advisory on COVID-19

The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) issued a new policy regarding the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic during the year-end holiday.  This policy, especially applies to travelers including tourists from abroad, who come or return to Indonesia. 

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The following are a number of requirements that must be obeyed by Indonesian citizens (WNI) or foreign citizens (WNA) who wish to enter Indonesia which are valid from 19 December 2020 to 8 January 2021 as reported by the information released on the Twitter account of the Ministry of Health:


1. Shows a negative result of Covid-19 from the RT-PCR test in the country of origin no later than 3x24 hours


2. Re-check the RT-PCR test upon arrival in Indonesia


3. While waiting for the results of the RT-PCR examination, quarantine is mandatory at a place provided by the government (for Indonesian citizens) or hotels / inns that have received Ministry of Health certification at independent costs (for foreigners).


In addition, the Indonesian government also prohibits foreigners from England from entering Indonesia, either via direct flights or transit.


This is due to the existence of a new variant of the Corona virus originating from the UK.  This provision applies from 22 December 2020 to 8 January 2021.


 The following are additional provisions that must be obeyed by Indonesian citizens and foreigners who will enter Indonesia:


1. British foreigners (direct flights or transit) cannot enter Indonesia


2. For foreigners and Indonesian citizens from Europe and Australia, Indonesian citizens who come from the UK who intend to enter Indonesia must show the results of the RT-PCR test in their country of origin.  The test results are valid a maximum of 2x24 hours before departure.


3. Upon arrival in Indonesia, foreigners and Indonesian citizens who have completed their trip are also required to perform another RT PCR test.  If the result is negative, it is mandatory to quarantine at a place provided by the government (for Indonesian citizens) or hotels / inns that have received Ministry of Health certification at independent costs (for foreigners).