Indonesia: Authorities extend COVID-19 restrictions in Java and Bali through Aug. 16 /update 81

Event

Authorities in Indonesia have extended existing public activity restrictions (PPKM) in Java and Bali until at least Aug. 16 to curb the spread of COVID-19.

The Indonesian government employs a multi-tier system for applying PPKM in individual cities and regencies based on local disease activity. The system consists of PPKM levels 1 through 4 in order of increasingly strict controls.

Level-4 restrictions are active in some parts of Java and Bali. Employees in nonessential industries must telecommute, while staff from essential sectors can work on-site at various capacity limits. Restaurants and cafes are limited to takeaway services but may offer dine-in services of up to 25-percent capacity with only two guests per table if situated outdoors. Most retail establishments and recreational facilities are closed. Places of worship may operate at 25-percent capacity or with a cap of 20 people. Supermarkets may operate until 20:00 at 50 percent capacity. Facemasks are mandatory in public areas. Public transport services may operate at 50-percent capacity. Some eased restrictions are in place in some level 4 cities, including Bandung, Jakarta, Semarang, and Surabaya. Shopping malls may operate at 25-percent capacity from 10:00-20:00 in these localities, though only vaccinated individuals and visitors aged 13-69 may enter.

Level 3 restrictions are in place in several cities and districts in Banten, Central Java, East Java, and West Java, amongst others. Level 3 restrictions are largely the same as those in level 4, except that retail establishments can operate until 20:00 at 25-percent capacity and public transport can operate at 70 percent capacity. Authorities have enacted level 2 restrictions in Tasikmalaya Regency, West Java Province. Supermarkets may operate at 75-percent capacity through 21:00, while shopping centers may open until 20:00 at 50-percent capacity. Places of worship may hold religious activities at 50-percent capacity or at a cap of 50 people. Food stalls in both level 2 and 3 localities may operate through 20:00 at 50 and 25-percent capacity respectively; customers may only dine-in for a maximum of 30 minutes.

Officials will extend public activity restrictions in areas outside Java and Bali through Aug. 23; level 3 to 4 measures are in place in Kalimantan, Nusa Tenggara, Sumatra, Sulawesi, and Papua. The restrictions are mostly the same as those in Java and Bali but with slight differences in some areas like capacity limits in public transport and places of worship.

Local officials in some areas may implement rules that are tighter than those mandated by the central government. Officials may extend or expand enhanced restrictions in areas based on caseloads in the coming days.

Domestic long-distance travel restrictions remain in place. Individuals must provide a vaccination card indicating at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and a negative result from a PCR test taken within 48 hours of departure for air travel. People traveling by land or sea must provide a vaccination card indicating at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine or a negative rapid antigen test result taken within 48 hours. Officials may randomly subject some passengers to tests. All air and sea domestic travelers must also register on the Health Alert Card (eHAC) mobile application before travel; officials advise travelers to download the PeduliLindungi contact tracing application.

Travel Restrictions
An entry ban for most foreigners remains in place. The government provides exemptions for high-level state visits and Limited Stay Permit Cardholders, among others. Permitted travelers must present a COVID-19 vaccination certificate, a negative RT-PCR test result within 72 hours before departure, and register on the eHAC app. Arrivals must quarantine at designated facilities for at least eight days and undergo two COVID-19 tests before release. Authorities continue to ban entry for noncitizens who have visited India in the past 14 days. Officials encourage international travelers to download the PeduliLindungi contact-tracing application.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.

Resources

State COVID-19 Portal
World Health Organization (WHO)
PeduliLindungi application
eHac application